Rock Ferry Orchard Pinot Blanc 2020
$35.00 $29.90 inc. GST
Accolades:
5 stars – Michael Cooper
92/100 – Cameron Douglas MS
“Fragrant and full bodied, this powerful, harmonious wine was fermented and lees-aged in a concrete egg and oak puncheons. Vibrantly fruity, with strong stone-fruit flavours, showing excellend depth, vigour and poise, it is dry and well-rounded, with wide appeal.” – Michael Cooper
“Aromas of green and brown pears, citrus and apple, some white spice notes and a stone mineral core. Taut, youthful, and dry on the palate with flavours of citrus then white fleshed orchard fruits, plenty of acidity and gently warming alcohol forms a solid foundation for fruit and ageing. Well made, ideal for seafood dishes and as an aperitif.” – Cameron Douglas MS
Tasting Note Aromas of green tea and white peach, this Pinot Blanc follows through on the palate with a ripe citrus and nashi pear flavours. A compelling palate that contrasts the fruit characters with texture and savoury notes from the fermentation vessels and time on lees, giving a lengthy textural finish.
Winemaking Notes: The grapes were hand harvested on 31st of March 2020. The fruit was whole bunch pressed where the free run juice settled for 24 hours then racked with light lees. A portion was fermented in a concrete egg with the remainder in a 500L French Oak puncheon. The wine was matured on lees to gain complexity and texture for 10 months before blending, a light filtration, and bottling.
Certification: Organic
Alcohol: 13.5%
Variety: Pinot Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
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