Merricks Estate Pinot Noir 2021 Size::1 Bottle smooth cocoa

smooth cocoa

which increases the extraction of more intense aromas from the skin of the grapes

It has had no fining

The resulting wine was pressed directly to 500L French oak puncheons (30% new) where it rested with minimal intervention for 11 months prior to bottling

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Merricks Estate Pinot Noir 2021 Size::1 Bottle smooth cocoaSemi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to light brick red hue. Drifting through the nostrils are fragrant scents of dark cherry, anise and rhubarb followed by some dried herb, spicy bramble and subtle varnish like notes. Spicy dark cherry and rhubarb flavours decorate the palate with a supple feel. Some anise, earth and brambly dried herb like characters linger underneath. Velvet smooth tannins with a soft yet spicy finish.