Product Description
CRITTENDEN ESTATE ‘THE ZUMMA’ PINOT NOIR (750ML)
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
2021 PINOT NOIR
PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH GRILLED QUAIL
VINTAGE
A cool summer with above average rainfall initially gave cause for concern with disease pressure being at its highest in many years. However, through rigorous canopy management and excellent vine health we managed to avoid any botrytis & mildew outbreaks. The moderate weather conditions also allowed for a prolonged ripening season with most reds developing amazing structure & depth of colour, while the whites retained vibrant acidity and an elegance that will provide age-ability for many years to come. With yields being adequate if not bountiful this is certainly a year to remember!
WINEMAKING
The grapes were hand harvested and statically chilled to about 8°C before being majority destemmed to recently purchased French oak fermenters (15% whole bunches were retained in the ferment). A protective CO2 cover was maintained and the must was “cold soaked” for five days prior to ferment to enhance aromatics, tannin structure and colour. Once the must had warmed to ambient temperature the fermentation process was allowed to commence with wild yeast. The ferment was hand plunged 2 times per day during the peak while temperatures were limited to 32 degrees Celsius to help retain aromatics. Once pressed, the wine was allowed to settle in tank briefly before being racked to a combination of new and recently used tight grain, light toast French Barriques and Puncheons. After natural malolactic fermentation and 11 months barrel age each of the individual barrels were blended in tank before a final racking and bottling without fining or filtration. The Zumma Pinot is aged in bottle for a further 15 months prior to release.
NOSE
Cherries, berry fruits and fresh spice on the nose
PALATE
Fine silky tannins and restrained oak on the palate.
DRINK WITH
Coq au vin, porcini mushroom risotto, spice roasted chicken, duck or quail.
CELLARING
Enjoy now or over the next 10 years.
12.5% ALC/VOL
Crittenden Estate is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s oldest and most iconic wineries. Family owned and operated since 1982 Crittenden Estate is known for its exemplary quality cool climate wines that have consistently received awards and accolades worldwide. They were recently awarded The Dr Alan Antcliff Award for their commitment to environmental excellence.
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