EKIN Pinot Noir 2024

VITICULTURE

Variety: Pinot Noir.

Clones: MV6 / 18GM / G8V7

Vine Density: 3500 vine per ha.

Elevation: 300 to 400 meters above sea level.

Vine Age: 25 years.

Soil Type: Free draining limestone, over a sandy loam.

Irrigation: Daily monitored drip irrigation.

Harvesting: A combination of handpicked and machine harvested fruit.

WINEMAKING

Machine picked fruit transported to the winery in the early hours of the morning. Hand picked fruit stored in the cool room for 24 hours before processing. Small open top fermenters used for the 20% whole bunch pressed fruit. The remaining fruit was pressed not crushed using whole berries only. The fruit was in tanks for 48 hours soaking at room temperature before being inoculated. Monitored and plunged daily. Pressed to tank and settled for 3 days. French 2-5 year old oak for 10 months. Racked to tank and bottled with minimal finings or filtration.

FOOD MATCHES

Peking duck pancakes Roast pork with cranberry sauce.