Train Trak Pinot Noir 2004

Bright garnet in colour, this Pinot Noir shows an alluring aroma of dark cherry, violets and dusty tannins. The palate delivers sweet cherry fruit with well balanced natural acidity supported by fine round tannins. Smooth and lively
&Silver Medal, International Cool Climate Show 2007
&Bronze Medal, Royal Melbourne Wine Show
90/100 James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2008 Edition
WINE PROFILE
Harvested: March 2004
Bottled: February 2005
Released: October 2007
Alcohol: 13%
Cellaring: Optimum drinking from 2007 to 2014
2004 vintage:
The 2004 vintage started with a wet spring resulting in good soil moisture. The summer was a hot dry summer before late rain set in. It was an unusual and early season with picking times dictated by pending rain.
Viticulture:
The vines are trelliesed by the VSP method. Crop level was low, at 2.5 t/ac. Attention to vine site location, based on variety preference, canopy management, low cropping levels and hand picking have resulted in our premium wine, displaying intense varietal flavour and elegance.
Maturation and Vinification:
Following de-stemming, the fruit was gently transferred with a high proportion of whole berries into an open top fermentor, where it was cold soaked for 4 days. Fermentation started with a traditional Burgundian yeast and the wine was lightly plunged . The Pinot matured in French barrique, 27% new, for 8 months, completing mlf.
Country and region of origin:
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
Grape varieties:
100% Pinot Noir fully estate grown and hand picked.
Food pairing:
Braised duck, venison, mushroom risotto.

RRP:	25.00
Your Price:	23.50	($AU inc. GST)
Min. order quantity:	12