2022 Red Claw Pinot Noir
2022 was a vintage of tiny yields, the lowest in Yabby Lake's history. This was due to severe storms during flowering. However, the positive is the wines are of exceptional quality - they are intense, with incredible balance and persistence.
This Red Claw Pinot Noir is bright, juicy and beautifully silky. Crafted following the same principles that guide our Single Vineyard wines.
Winemaker Notes
Handpicked with each parcel handled separately in the winery. Hand sorted and carefully destemmed with 10% whole bunches, each parcel went into traditional open fermenters. The wine underwent three days of cold soaking to ensure even and thorough extraction. Batches were on skins for 5-7 days, after which time they were transferred into French oak (500L puncheons) for 10 months, the blend was then assembled and bottled in January 2023. The final blend of pinot noir clones in this wine is 36% G5V15, 31% MV6, 16% D4V2, 8% 115, , 3% ABEL, 4% 114, 2%667. (Alc 13.5%)
Tasting Notes
Characteristic perfumed, fragrant aromas highlighted by bright cherry and red fruits, complemented by a touch of spice and underlying French oak. The long, silky palate has lovely elegance and delicacy, a plush, velvety texture and a finely poised finish.