Moondarra Samba Pinot Noir 2019 Liqueur

Moondarra Samba Pinot Noir 2019 LiqueurFacing the angrier afternoon sun, Samba Side is named after the Sambar Deer who foraged on the vines when we first planted the vineyard. This part of the vineyard is also impacted by the South Westerly winds, which stress the vines. Bunches in Samba Side are incredibly small and average about 35 grams weight each. The grapes have incredibly thick skins with extraordinary intense morello flavour. About two thirds of the fruit is put in the fermenters

Soils of alluvial origin

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He also owns two small vineyards across the river on the south side of the Loire in the Anjou

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Sustainably farmed vineyards with hand-harvested fruit and gentle vinification — minimal new oak so the fruit speaks clearly

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spring water from the northern Quebec and barrels of white oak grown in the North American forests

2020 saw a dry start to the growing season with winter rainfall well

Dry and vinous on the palate and fresh and lively

Fermentation: open/natural in wooden vats using indigenous yeast

traditional Arabic style with conical “hat”

cooked spices with hints of plum on the nose