David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2023

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson

Main Variety - Pinot Noir

Alcohol - 13.81 %vol

pH - 3.52

RS - 1.8 g/l

Total Acid - 5.77 g/l

Appellation - Western Cape

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Taste - Fruity

Tasting Notes

A fresh, modern, New World style with a nod to the complexity of Burgundy. This Pinot Noir shows ripe, fresh raspberry, strawberry and vanilla notes on the nose. The palate has a touch of minerality and earthiness layered below the fresh, clean fruit.

Ageing Potential

The wine shows wonderful, youthful drinkability with the potential to age well for 3-5 years.

Blend Information

100% Pinot Noir

In The Vineyard

Rootstock: R99
Soil types: Bokkeveld shale and Hutton
Aspect of vineyards: NS
Ha planted: 2.5
Planting distance: 1.2 X 2.4
Vines per hectare: 3500
Trellis system: Hedge
Irrigation: Drip
Altitude: 300-700M
Rainfall: 400-650MM

About The Harvest

Harvest dates: February – March 2022
Average Production: 4-5 T/HA

In The Cellar

Sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch, the bunches were mainly hand sorted and de-stemmed with 10% whole bunches added back to the ferment. Fermentation in 3000 litre tanks. 2 pump-overs per day. After 2 weeks maceration on skins the free-run wine was drained and the pulp was gently pressed so as not to extract harsh tannins from the skins. Maturation period, 14 months in 1 year old 45 hl foudres as well as 3 rd fill French oak barrels.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2023	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2022	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2021	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2020	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2019	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2018	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2012	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir
David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2011	David Finlayson	Pinot Noir