Pooley Butchers Hill Pinot Noir 2023

The richest and deepest of the Pooley pinot’s, the 2023 combining weight, intensity and power. Dark in colour, deep red, with purple hue, with violets, blackberry, mulberry, sweet cherry, dark chocolate, fresh compost and clove. Medium to full bodied, the tannins working to stretch and lengthen the palate. Silky mouthfeel and precise acidity, with layers of sweet and tangy fruit, Middle Eastern spices and petrichor. Generous in every which way. Waters Wine Co

The Butchers Hill Vineyard located in Richmond at the historic Belmont Lodge was established in 2003. The vineyard is a prominent feature to the Richmond landscape as it protrudes from the borders of the town. The steep north facing slope of this site starting from 30m-100m above sea level means that it receives some very long sunlight hours, protection from cold southern winds and increased drainage of soils. The ferricrete attribute of the soils not only hold heat and water longer as they are darker but the iron oxide also interacts with the production of flavonoids in the fruit and typically produces wines that are complex and robust. There are currently 6ha of vine planted on this property in total.

Fruit was handpicked. 20% Whole bunch was included in the ferment with the balance being destemmed. The ferment was inoculated with XR yeast. Fermentation was approximately 20 days on skins. The wine was matured for just under 11 months in French oak barriques of which 35% was new. The cooperage used was Sirugue. Pooley Wines

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