Michael Hall - Sang de Pigeon Pinot Noir 2019 750ml COL-TrappistAbbey proscuitto & figs

proscuitto & figs

For a distillery that celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2017

the vines have been in the ground for 13 years but the first vintage was only in 2015

The hand-picked fruit was lightly crushed before gentle pressing to tank

Region: Southbank

Michael Hall - Sang de Pigeon Pinot Noir 2019 750ml COL-TrappistAbbey proscuitto & figs"Low winter rainfall and blustery weather during flowering resulted in a very small crop. December and January were hot with cooler weather during February and March. Picked on the 4th, 15th and 24th March from Lenswood and Piccadilly, wild yeast fermented in open fermenter and closed puncheons with 22% whole bunches. Matured on malo lees for 11 months in French oak (18% new). Unfined. Cinnamon, blackcurrant blossom, Pears soap, jasmine, mulled