2008

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2008 Valli Vineyards Bannockburn Pinot Noir

Viticulture Location: Climate: Clones: Soils:

Banno ckburn, Central Otago Semi Continental Dijon 115 / 777 Wind blown loess over glacial gravels. Moderately deep, sandy and free draining Aprox 1100 400mm per Annum Planted 2000 4 Tonnes / Hectare 3400 Vertical Shoot Position

GDD: Rainfall: Vine Age: Yield: Vines per hectare: Trellis System: Winemaking: Harvest Date: Brix: pH: TA: Whole Bunch : Destemmed : Peak Ferment Temp: Oak: Coopers: Time in Barrel: Fining: Filtration: Alcohol %: Tasting Note:

16 April 2008 25 3.51 6.5g/l 25% 75% 32˚c 30 % New, 40% 1 year, 40% 2 year Mercurey, Sylvain, Francois Freres 11 Months None 4 Micron (Coarse) 14% Alc

“Rich, ripe, dense fruit. Up front power layered with complex spice from barrels and the use of whole bunches. Seriously drinkable now but expect it will age for at least 7 - 8 years.” Grant Taylor