the Viper Pinot Noir 2009
sorry limited availability - maximum 6 bottles per order
Winemakers Comments: The Viper Pinot Noir is made from grapes grown in the Vipers vineyard in the Parkburn area on the western side of Lake Dunstan. The vineyard takes it name from the wildflower Vipers Bugloss that covers the area. This vineyard sits on an undulating terrace above the valley floor. The soils are predominantly silt loam over schist gravel. The terrace enjoys moderate temperatures and a long growing season. Ripening tends to be late into the season as the daytime temperatures are cooling. The cooler ripening tends to produce spicy wines with dark fruit flavours and a dense grippy palate.
Wine Notes: Earthy tones envelop the dried wildflower, dark red berry and black spice aromas. The full round mid-palate offers earthy berry fruit flavours with a blueberry focus in the finish. There are layers of fine silky tannins and a long elegant and mineral finish.
Harvest: 17th and 22nd April 2009
In Bottle: 5th August 2010
pH – 3.56
TA – 5.25
Alc. – 13.5%
