Pinot Noir Brut Rose 2018

Harvest Report 2020

The region was hit very hard by water shortages due to the ongoing drought and experienced a big drop in production. The grapes were very healthy in general due to low pressure from diseases. Water stress due to the drought and greater sunlight exposure led to definite style differences in the wines. The colour and concentration of the red cultivars looks very promising.

Verification

The grapes were handpicked at optimal ripeness, de-stalked and given a light crush. Fermented in stainless steel tanks with the aid of a specially selected yeast strain. Pumpovers of the fermenting juice over the cap of sinks took place at regular intervals to ensure the desired colour extraction. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to French aok barrels (30% new) for a 12-month maturation period. Matured for a further 12 months in bottle prior to its release.

Total production: 1808 bottles

Food Pairing

• Seafood such as smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, lobster, and seared scallops
• Prosciutto-wrapped melon
• Strawberry and goat cheese salad
• Duck breast with a berry reduction
• Desserts like fresh berries and cream, raspberry sorbet or berry tart