Goose Bay Tasting Notes

Goose Bay East Coast Pinot Noir

The most recent release of Goose Bay Pinot Noir. The 2008 vintage was not made as it did not meet our strict standards for this wine. Made from Marlborough and Nelson grapes in a style that is full in berry flavors, soft in depth, lingering in its fruit filled acidity and superbly balanced. A wine made to get your taste buds into, rather than pose alongside. It is a measure of Goose Bay's commitment to quality.

Vintage Conditions:

A wet Spring and fairly cool long Summer ended near harvest with excellent weather. A very nice vintage.

Harvest Date:

Late April 2009

Vinification:

Grapes were crushed and placed into small one ton containers allowing the yeast to slowly ferment the wine over a four to five week period.Post ferment soaking is allowed for about two weeks to obtain further extraction.

Bottling Date:

December 2009

Alcohol:

13%

pH:

3.43

Acid:

5.4 g/l

Residual Sugar:

3.4 g/l

Colour:

Bright Ruby red

Bouquet:

Aromas of raspberry, red cherry, strawberry, light oak and mustyness.

Palate:

Strawberry, cherry and other berry flavors. Good up front and middle palate with a soft finish.

Packaging:

12 x 750ml with Diam cork closure.

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