Allan Scott THE HOUNDS Marlborough Pinot Noir 2007

Our Prestige Single Vineyard range of wines are produced from our best estate grown grapes and reflect low yield vines and meticulous viticulture. Special attention in the cellar in terms of handling, employing high tech and traditional methods, result in these elegant wines of limited production.

Viticulture

Pinot Noir is one of the most labour intensive grape varieties in both the vineyard and the winery. After initially pruning to two canes in winter, the vines then have a host of other activities carried out to ensure a high quality is achieved. These techniques include; shoot thinning, leaf plucking, bunch thinning, and are then harvested when the grapes are at their optimal balance and ripeness.

Vinification

Pinot Noir is one of the most labour intensive grape varieties in both the vineyard and the winery. After initially pruning to two canes in winter, the vines then have a host of other activities carried out to ensure a high quality is achieved. These techniques include; shoot thinning, leaf plucking, bunch thinning, and are then harvested when the grapes are at their optimal balance and ripeness.

Description

Complex aromas of dark berry fruits entwined with spicy, savoury, chocolate tones supported by the French oak. The palate constructs a harmonious array of classical pinot fruit flavours of dark cherry & plum, balanced acidity, integrated all-around-the-mouth tannins and oak, with chocolate complexities

Serving Suggestions

This wine would love the chance to develop with age. Cellar up to 5 years. A great wine to be served with wild game or red meats. Also very enjoyable with a wide range of cheeses or just enjoyed on its own. Serve at room temperature.

Technical Information

• Alcohol: 14%
• Residual Sugar: 2.6g/ltr
• Titratable Acid: 6.53
• p.H: 3.44

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