SETTLEMENT PINOT NOIR 2019

Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"Strong red fruit aromas backed by spicy notes. Rich and focused palate framing the red fruit. Tannins are constant from the beginning to end, finishing with a pleasant grip that suggests ageability.

Hand-picked and stored overnight to reduce the fruit temperature prior to hand sorting the following morning. 70% was destemmed and 30% whole bunches were included. This wine had an ambient soak before undergoing wild fermentation. Both free run and pressing were combined to barrel where it finished off fermentation and was aged for a period of 18 months in French oak barrels. 35% new oak was included. This wine was unfined."

Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, June 2021 (2019 Vintage)
"Aromas of black currant and dark cherry, there’s plenty of wood spices and barrel smoke moments, dried herb and dry stone mineral notes bring complexity, depth and intrigue. On the palate – dry, tense, youthful, fruity and young. A wine that must remain in your cellar till at least the end of 2022 so integration and harmonies can begin to engage. In the meantime and if you must open a bottle – be sure to serve with fresh protein foods. Firm tannins and acid line add texture, the core of fruit remain but is hidden till the tannins and dried herb layers are allowed to integrate. Plenty of potential and a lovely expression with best drinking from 2022 through 2028+."