Cleanskin 2008 Pinot Noir. Grown, produced and bottled in the Yarra Valley.
Description
The 2008 vintage was about 4 weeks ahead of our usual vintages. Instead of harvesting our Pinot towards the end of March, the fruit for this wine was picked in late February. Our harvesting criteria is based on fruit flavour. We like to see bright berry, floral and some herbal or undergrowth characters.
Matured in French oak for 10 months, the 2008 Pinot is showing beautiful freshness and a beautifully textured palate. Dark cherries, lifted violet aromas and dried herbs are all present on the nose. Well-balanced, spicy oak with a subtle chariness supports the fruit on the palate. This is a complex wine that has savory characters supported by bright floral aromatics. Like all Long Gully Estate Pinots, this will drink exceptionally well for at least the next 5 years providing correct cellaring conditions.
