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62 578 574
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info@freycinetvineyard.com.au
Meticulously
managed vines from the original plantings produce moderate yields of
fully ripened fruit. The hand picked fruit is lightly crushed and
destalked into a rotary fermenter with 5% whole bunches and a pure
yeast culture incorporated. The ferment temperature is allowed to
peak at 32 degrees. After gently extracting colour, flavour and
tannins from the skins over a 7 to 8 day period, the wine is pressed
followed by 12 months maturation in tight grain French oak barriques
(25 to 30 % new).
The hallmarks
of power, concentration, complexity and great length feature in this
wine. A magnificent wine reflecting the unique terroir (soil and
climate) of our site.
Alluring
aromas of spicy black cherries, ripe raspberries and plum fruits
combine with a subtle perfume of game, truffle and cedar.
The vibrant
palate is smooth and even with plenty of ripe berry and plum
flavours intermingled with sweet oak nuances, fine savoury tannins
and the all important velvety mouthfeel. Extra mellow textures and
gamey, intriguing forest floor characteristics will develop with
careful cellaring aiming for
a constant, cool temperature over 10 to
20 years.
The
suppleness, complexity and fine silky texture of this wine provides
thorough enjoyment with most medium flavoured dishes. Combining 5
to 10 year old Freycinet Pinot with roast veal is sensational. The
gamey flavours in the food and the wine simply sing. Other great
matches can be made with venison, quail, duck, turkey, home made
Italian lasagne, ravioli, gnocchi and other pasta dishes.
