Sato Northburn Pinot Noir 2021

Description

A direct contrast in style to the 2021 Cuvee L'Insolite (which is 100% whole bunch), the 2021 vintage of Yoshiaki & Kyoko Sato's Northburn Station Pinot Noir is both savoury and earthy yet incredibly soft and plush on the palate.  Think bright, juicy red fruits with a nicely integrated, fine boned tannins.

Vintage: 2021
Vineyard: Northburn Vineyard - lake side terrace facing west
Soil: Sandy, stony loam over river gravel with mineral rich schist and quartz
Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used
Harvest: Hand picked. 19 & 25 March 2021. 27 HL/Ha
Vinification: Natural yeast fermentation. No whole bunch. 20-24 days on skins. No additives except 17 mg/L sulphites before bottling
Maturation: 15 months in French oak barrels. No new oak.
Bottling: 17 August 2022 without fining or filtration. 2461 bottles produced (just 9 barrels!)