2022 Nanny Goat Vineyard Super Nanny Pinot Noir 750ml

Big, bold and full of all the black fruits, namely cherries, the Super Nanny is tempered with subtle notes of leather, spice and oak. Fine tannins and juicy acidity join forces to give it a long, clean finish. Super Nanny loves gamey red meats, so try it with duck or venison in particular.

Aroma: Upon opening you are immediately greeted by a powerful nose of dark Plum, Blueberry conserve and Cola, complimented by a background of toasted brown baking spices and oak char.

PALATE: The palate is a juxtaposition of vibrant red berry fruits and finely structured tannins building towards a generously velvety core of cherry and spice balanced by precise seam of acidity that draws the palate out to a long lingering finish.

FOOD MATCHING: Pan seared hare fillet, simply prepared with olive oil, sea salt and coursely ground black pepper.

WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS: Despite the challenges thrown at us, we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have been able to pick a small but tremendously flavourful crop from our own vineyard and those of our dedicated growers throughout the Central Otago region.

VINIFICATION: 100% hand-picked and predominantly destemmed into small open fermenters with the retention of a high proportion of whole berries. Select fermenters received up to 66% whole bunch, with the finished blend consisting of 8% whole bunch. Spontaneous natural fermentation and 28 – 32 days on skins with a gentle twice daily plunge at the peak of ferment before pressing and transfer to 225L French Oak barrels (25% new) where it underwent Malo-Lactic fermentation. MATURATION 13 months

VINTAGE NOTES: The 2020 vintage in Central Otago was a challenge in many respects, not only weather and yield wise but also with the arrival of the Covid 19 Pandemic and nationwide lockdown on the eve of harvest. CELLARING POTENTIAL With careful cellaring this wine will age gracefully for 10+ years