Oak Valley Tabula Rasa PN777 Pinot Noir 2018

Hand-picked and sorted. Destemmed & berry sorted then whole berries transferred to tank while keeping 15% as whole bunch. 7 days cold maceration at 8 °C until indigenous fermentation starts. Fermentation temperature kept low at 18-22 °C. Two gentle punch downs per day until dry, pressed to barrel where malolactic fermentation took place. Matured for 10 months before bottling. Use of Oak – 50% New, 50% 2nd Fill (300L)

Serious & masculine, with some leather, tobacco leaf & forest floor on the nose. The palate is ripe & dark fruit led with some black cherry &blackberry with good grip.