Anthem Pinot noir 2006

Anthem777      New Zealand

“Scents of wild herb complement floral spice and intense berry fruit, while supple tannins and silky texture impart balance and generosity to the palate. The wine reflects the best attributes of our Gibbston Estate from a classic Central Otago vintage”

The ripe, concentrated fruit was handpicked and vinted in small batches using
traditional methods. During fermentation, gentle plunging of up to 3 times per day ensured the desired level of colour extraction, structure and aroma compounds. Ferments peaked at above 300C. Following ferment dryness there was a period of up to 10 days post ferment maceration, and the wine was then drained to French oak barriques (50% new) for 14 months. Malolactic fermentation concluded in the spring and the wine was blended, received no fining, and one gentle filtration before bottling in July 2007.

Tags:   pinot noir   central otago   gibbston valley   new zealand   outstanding   oak

Tasting date : 01 Jan 2009

Maturity : Keep in cellar(mature 2010  from  2013)

Meaning on the maturity : This is still slightly tight but will open up perfectly in the next 18 months

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