Elephant Hill Pinot Noir 2023

Elephant Hill Pinot Noir 2023Elephant Hill Pinot Noir 2023 offers a delightful exploration of Hawke's Bay's unique terroir. The vineyard's commitment to sustainable winemaking and a focus on expressive fruit creates a captivating wine characterized by vibrant flavors and a smooth finish. Composition: Pinot Noir Winemaking: Traditional fermentation with careful temperature control to enhance the fruit's natural aromas Aging: Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months to develop

Winemaking: Traditional fermentation techniques are employed to preserve the varietal's integrity and flavor

he's reining things in: subtly increasing the use of sulfites and refreshing his solera of reserve wines to avoid falling into extremes

the HRW Zinfandel is not quite good enough for their top zinfandel

Slope Direction: South

These new releases from Castello di Ama are spectacular

rich in minerals

” I think the domaine's wines really stepped up a level in 2016 to make then without doubt the leading grower in this often unfairly over-looked appellation

ensuring a well-rounded and balanced profile

Composition: Crafted from a blend of traditional grape varietals native to Limoux

The nose is a deep med+

several spring precipitations and a very hot and dry summer

enhancing their unique characteristics and allowing you to fully appreciate their complexity