Production
Really really simple – 90% is carbonic maceration till nearly dry (0.5 Baume) pressed off for final tank ferment to dry. Remaining is whole bunch ferment for savoury aromatics and tannins. Fermented for 4 days then pressed to tank for final ferment. We utilise the indigenous yeast found in the vineyards to initiate ferment and provide complex aromatics. All held in tank, no oak – including a large 3000L Stainless Steel Egg vessel – this adds texture to the mid palate whilst retaining brightness and purity of fruit.Bottled after 7 months maturation.
Payten & Jones Valley Vignerons Pinot Noir 2020 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Bright and light style of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. Savoury secondary notes developing, from a cracking vintage. Whole berry ferment to produce perfume and that carbonic spice on the nose with with a savoury structured pallet. Old oak to complex. No fining or filtration.
Food match
Deliciously juicy red, lovely with duck ragout, or more simply wild mushrooms on toast.
Info
GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir
VINTAGE
2020
COUNTRY
Australia
REGION
Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV
13%