Tasting Notes
The Half-Acre block represent the oldest planting of Pinot Noir on the Mornington Peninsula.
Located on the elevated ridge line of the Main Ridge Estate vineyard the warmer, rocky/clay soils provide faster ripening conditions, resulting in darker fruit aromas, intense flavours and softer tannins.
Winemaking
Picked 3rd and 11th of April 2023
0% Whole bunch
17 days on skins
Fermented with native yeasts
Matured in 225L French barrique (35% new)
18th month barrel maturation
Unfined, unfiltered.
14.1%, pH 3.53, Titratable Acids 6.40g/L
Vineyard
Soil: Rocky heavy red clay
Elevation: 240m
Clones: MV6, 114, 115, 777, D2V5
Trellis: Modified Scott-Henry
Pruning: Spur
Aspect: North
Planting: East-West
Vine age: 49 years