Sidewood Pinot Noir 2017

Sidewood Estate

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The Sidewood Pinot Noir was handpicked from the Oakbank

Vineyard. It is a blend of the Oberlin, 777 and Abel clones. The grapes were chilled in the cool room for 24 hours before being divided into clonal varieties and fermented seperately. These consisted of various batches of whole bunch and non whole bunch ferments. After ferment, the wine was Matured in French oak barrels for 10 months before it was carefully barrel selected for the final blend. Limited intervention. Wild yeast ferment,

approximately 30% whole bunch in the final blend.

Displaying complex aromas of raspberry, sour cherry and hints of forest floor. The palate is seamless and elegant with flavours of strawberry, dark cherry and rhubarb over layers of mushroom and truffle. The French oak barriques add ample but delicate tannins with a creamy palate delivering a generous and delightful length. Superb on its own or enjoy as an outstanding accompaniment to a duck or game dish, alternatively stuffed

wild mushroom and pumpkin pasta as a vegetarian option.