THE HERMIT RAM 2020 ZEALANDIA PINOT NOIR

WINERY NOTES - " This Pinot Noir comes from a small close planted vineyard on the Omihi slopes. The soil is predominantly clay with bands of limestone and iron oxide. As the clay is the dominating force through the soil, it brings a richness and flesh to this wine. The use of whole bunches helps to add floral aromatics and length to balance out this richness. It was fermented with indigenous yeasts. It underwent a natural malolactic fermentation. It has no Sulphur added until bottling. It is unfined and unfiltered. 20 ppm SO2 Total. This wine is hugely aromatic, redolent of violets, roses and wild cherries. The Whole bunch palate gives line and length to the wine and creates a fresh texture to compliment the masses of aromatics. Smashable."