2009 Manu Pinot Noir

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Winery Principals: Steve & Caroline Bird, David & Michelle Duckhorn
Director of Winemaking: Steve Bird

Wine Specifications
Alcohol: 14.0%
T/A: 0.51 g/100ml
pH: 3.60
Residual Sugar: 0 g/100ml
Brix at Harvest: 23.5 - 24.0
Cellaring: Up to 3 years
Harvest Date: Late March 2008

Vineyards
Location: Marlborough southern valleys
Soils: Alluvial
Vines: VSP trellising. Intensive canopy management system. Certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

Vintage
The 2007/8 growing season was notable for its extremes. Spring was cold and crisp, with (unusual for Marlborough) morning frosts. Summer brought record high temperatures, leading to an early vintage start.

Vinification
Hand-harvested. Destemmed to open-top fermenters. Hand-plunged. Aged in large-format French oak. Winery is certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

Winemaker’s Notes
Overall Impression: Elegant, fruit-forward, approachable.
Aromas: Cherries, violets, red fruits.
Palate: Chocolate, coffee bean, plum, toasty oak.
Serving Suggestions: Anything barbecued. One glass for the marinade and the rest for the chef.

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