Description

TASTING NOTES: With its delicate perfume and refined structure, the Thamnus Pinot Noir 2022 is a wine of quiet confidence and layered complexity. The nose is fragrant with rose petals, crushed violets, and a touch of exotic spice, leading into a core of bright red cherry and wild raspberry. Subtle notes of damp earth, mushroom, and forest floor add depth, reflecting its cool-climate origins. The palate is beautifully poised, showing an interplay of fresh acidity and finely woven tannins. Red berry fruit takes center stage, supported by hints of black tea, clove, and vanilla from welljudged French oak maturation. A whisper of baking spice lingers on the finish, adding warmth to the wine’s elegant restraint. PINOT NOIR 2022

WINEMAKING: We opted against whole-bunch fermentation, as extended sunlight provided ample tannin. Fermentation took place in 5-ton fermenters with pump-overs for controlled extraction, followed by a 10-day maceration. Natural malolactic fermentation occurred in 36% new French oak, where the wine matured for 10 months, enhancing its structure and depth. The result is a balanced, complex wine that reflects the character of this unique vintage. months prior to bottling.

WINE ANALYSIS: Alcohol 12.95% Total Acidity 6.1 g/l pH 3.26