Torea Pinot Noir 2010
Fruit-driven yet elegant, dry but packed with delicious, ripe, fruit characters!

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Harvest Date: 30 March - 13 April 2010
Bottled Date: 22 December 2010
Winemaker: Brian Bicknell
Brix at Harvest: 24.8
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: Dry
Titratable Acidity: 5.4 g/l
pH: 3.7

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VINIFICATION
The grapes were hand harvested with 3 weeks maceration and wild ferment followed by ageing in tank and French barriques.
APPEARANCE
Deep red to purple colour, bright and intense.
BOUQUET
Violet floral characters blended with some savoury and spice notes from the barrel ageing and time on yeast lees. An intense nose with some rich fruitcake notes also.
PALATE
Rich complex and textural showing the sensual palate that pinot is renowned for. Black fruit along with some redcurrant hints give a broad range of flavours. The wood, skin and seed tannins are balanced but evident on the back palate, more grainy than angular, and along with the acidity provide the balance and extend the finish of the wine.
CELLARING
This wine can be enjoyed now but also has great cellaring potential.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Room Temperature
FOOD ACCOMPANIMENTS
The ideal partner for a number of dishes including hot ham, roast pork and those with Moroccan flavours.