SOFT PRETTY CLASSY
Body: Light-ish
Grapes: Pinot Noir (100%)
Region: Adelaide, South Australia
Vintage: 2023
Winemaker: Damon Koerner
Winemaking: Hand harvested in April / completely destemmed 50% whole berries / ferment in open stainless steel tank, hand plunged daily / maceration across 2 weeks / free run juice & pressings combined and settled on lees for 7 days / aged in Slavonian oak for 10 months then stainless steel for 6 months
ABV: 12.6%
Volume: 750ml
Serving Suggestion: Room temp
I call this one a Gilchrist. An all rounder. Soft, pretty & approachable but still maintains plenty of interest and class. Fruit forward but beautifully held by soft tannin & gentle acidity, and just a touch of minerality.