Rob Dolan Signature Series Pinot Noir 2017 (No 1 Winestate)

Trophy: Pinot Noir of the Year for Australia and NZ - Winestate 2019.
Only 2100 bottles produced.

WINE NOTES

Plum red, hints of purple with black cherry, blueberry, five spice + potpourri

Supple on the palate with bright acidity, gentle tannins, structured, lingering finish

Cellar: mid term cellaring - 10 years

Yarra Valley
Vineyard:
Willowlake Vineyard, Gladysdale Mandala Vineyard, Yarra Junction.
Gently destemmed, whole berry, 20% whole bunch.

Open pots fermentation with 4 day cold soak, partial wild ferment, foot stomped, warm ferment to 34 degrees c, no post ferment maceration.

French oak, aged in 40% new, + 60% first + second use for 10 months, MLF in oak

13.5%
Winemakers Rob Dolan, Adrian Santolin + Tim Holmes