2000 Yarra Valley Geelong Pinot Noir
Ruby red colour. Complex nose, showing fleshy, smoked ham aromas and a hint of violets. There is a myriad of flavours on the palate including red meat, plums and charry oak, encased in an attractive furry tannin structure. Lingers on the palate. Will develop further complexity with age, although drinking beautifully now. Will be superb with tea-smoked duck or mushroom risotto.
| The Wine | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Harvest Date | 22 March 2000 - 30 March 2000 |
| Bottling Date | 5 November 2001 |
| Oak | 18 months in French Oak - 33.3% in new, 66.6% in 4-5 year old |
| Altitude | 80 - 120 m |
| Average rainfall | 540 mm - 910 mm |
| Sunshine hours per day | 7.4 - 7.8 |
| Heat Degrees Days | 147- 1490 |