Rochford Wines

Rochford V Victoria Pinot Noir

Vintage
2003

Varieties
100% Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes
Mid cherry red in colour and of briliant clarity. The nose shows distinct Pinot Noir fruit being a combination of lifted cherry and spice complexed with hints of forest floor and toasty oak. The palate is rich and soft with fine grape tannins and a long clean finish.

Cellaring
Enjoy in its youth or cellar for 2 to 3years

Winemaking Notes
The winemaking has been kept as simple as possible to preserve the pristine fruit characters. Fermentation was done in open top tanks with twice daily plunging. After pressing and malo lactic fermentation the wine received 8 months oak maturation. Prior to bottling the wine was egg white fined to remove harsh tannins and improve clarity. Early bottling has preserved the primary fruit flavours.

Viticultural Notes
While 2003 was a warm and dry year the fruit for this wine was sourced from two very cool Yarra Valley vineyards. This resulted in good sugar levels in combination with excellent fruit characters.

Technical Data
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.48
Titratable acidity 5.5 grams per litre
Residual sugar 0.5 grams per litre

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