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FAIRHALL DOWNS PINOT NOIR 2008

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Harvest Date:

26 -28th March 2008

Bottled Date:

27/02/09

Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: DRY
Titratable Acidity: 5.5g/l
pH: 3.7
Packaging: 12 bottle case

Variety
Pinot Noir

Region
Marlborough

Style
Single vineyard

Vineyard
Fairhall Downs

Vinification
Hand harvested 3 week maceration followed by ageing for 11 months in french barriques. Only those barrels that are of the highest quality are included in the Fairhall Downs blend.

Appearance
Deep dark colour

Bouquet
Dark fruit characters with savoury notes and forest floor from the wild ferment.

Palate
Rich pallet with great texture and ripe tanins.

Cellaring
This wine can be enjoyed now but also has great cellaring potential.

Serving Temperature
Room temperature

Food accompaniments
Braised chicken, cold duck, rabbit, partridge, roasted turkey, roasted beef, lamb, veal, truffles, gruyeres

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