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PINOT NOIR 2022

SOUND OF WHITE

SOUND OF WHITE

PINOT NOIR 2022

The aromatics are layered with dark fruit and spices with a slight lift from whole bunches in the ferment. The palate is supple with dense ripe fruit and a youthful backbone to support ageing. A stunning wine that will reward time in the cellar.

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SKU: SOWPN2022
My desire with the Sound of White wines is to highlight the vineyard, with very little influence from the winemaker, aside from the harvest decision. The process from here is very simple. Fruit was hand-picked in two passes from our hillside and then mostly destemmed into small open top fermenters. A portion was made with 30% whole bunches to provide aromatic lift and give core tannin structure to the wine. All parcels were fermented with indigenous yeast and left on skins for up to 7 days before running to French barriques, 30% of which are brand new.

Vintage

The 21/22 season is one for the books. Winter rains replenished parched soils and broke a three-year drought. A warm and wet winter continued into spring, bringing lush growth to the vines, and a perfect flowering. January was warm and dry, and dropping excess fruit was necessary to ensure quality fruit. Our Sound of White vineyard in the Waihopai Valley is elevated above sea level, cooler and drier, and the fruit harvested later than other parts of the region.