2018 Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Cuvée Nina
Robert and Mem Kirby established the Yabby Lake Vineyard in 1998. This Single Vineyard Cuvée is named after their daughter Nina.
The 2018 season was characterised by a warm and extended summer. The wines are intensely flavoured, yet poised and balanced, ensuring their longevity.
From this classic vintage, the 2018 Cuvée Nina is made by the traditional method, spending three years on lees. A wine of great delicacy and finesse. Winemaker: Tom Carson
Winemaker Notes
Hand picked on 22 February from Block 4. This block's soil profile is sandy clay loam with iron shot stone and light medium clay. This wine is made following the Traditional Method. Whole bunch pressed, only the cuvée used (512.5L/t). Primary fermentation in stainless steel before bottling and secondary fermentation in bottle for three years on lees.
Assemblage: 47% 2018 chardonnay, 44% 2018 pinot noir, 9% reserve wine (2012 vintage - 5% chardonnay, 4% pinot noir). Tirage: September 2018. Riddling: January 2021. Disgorged: January 2021. Dosage: 4.0g/L. Alc 12.5%
Tasting Notes
From the classic 2018 vintage, this is a wine of great delicacy and finesse. A fine, dry aperitif style, the extended time on lees imparts wonderful complexity and texture. Pure, with incredible line and length, the wine has a poised, lingering finish.