Scorpo Noirien Pinot Noir 750ml

The Pinot Noir for the Noirien (47% Road Block 115, 40% Road Block MV6, 13% Big Hill MV6) is hand-picked, predominantly de-stemmed, and open-vat fermented in a mixture of concrete and stainless steel. Pre-fermentation cold soaking of the de-stemmed fruit enhances flavours and complexity. Spontaneous wild yeast fermentation usually begins after 5 to 6 days, and the cap plunged as required. After fermentation, the wine is pressed and transferred to a selection of new (approx. 20%) and used (one, two and three year old) tight-grained French barriques for the Estate and High Density wines and 5% new oak for the Noirien. The wine is bottled unfiltered 12 to 13 months later and is suitable for vegans.

The 2022 Noirien is front and centre, with instant hits of cherries, plums, ruby grapefruit and rhubarb on the nose supported by spice and toast. The palate has a tight linear acid line with chalky tannins that showcases raspberries and cherries along with a fleshy body. – Paul Scorpo