Yarra Valley Accommodation > Pinot Noir

Kiltynane Estate – Pinot Noir

Site Elevation is 110m above sea level on the northern Yarra Valley slopes. Slope of 1:10 to the south and west. Soil is ancient devonian weathered grey loam over yellow/orange clay. Rainfall 750mm. Ripening season: Average day temp approx 26 deg. Average night temp. approx 10 deg.

Viticulture

The 5 year old vines are close planted 1 x 2m. Seven clones are grown. Biodynamic practices are followed to enhance soil life and negate the need for artificial fertilizers. Chemical inputs are avoided totally where possible. Irrigation avoided. Vines are trellised VSP unilaterally to yield 1 to 1.5kg per vine.

Harvest

Handpicked four clones mid March in cool temperature. Analysis of 12.8 baume, 3.2 PH.

Winemaking

This Pinot Noir was destemmed, keeping 10% whole bunches. Fermentation took five days with gentle hand plunging. Secondary fermentation followed and the wine was then pressed into one new French oak barrique for maturation. Prior to bottling, the wine was fined with egg white to clean it prior to bottling without filtration.

Bottling

Bottled September 2004 without filtration. Final analysis of 3.4 ph, 12.8 % alcohol and < 0.25gm/l sugar. Production of 30 dozen only.

Tasting Notes

Colour is dark plum with some garnet in the depth and violet aura. Great density is evident in the colour, with clean brightness in the glass. Long viscous tears attest the minimal vine yields. Aromas of rich black cherry fruit, hint of rhubarb, spice and funghi. A complex and balanced wine with soft tannins and good length.
Cellaring Optimum drinking from 2005 – 2007.

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