Black Poplar Pinot Noir 2006

The ‘Black Poplar Block’ is a four hectare planting. It takes its name from the two majestic 100 year old Black Poplar trees that dominate this area of the vineyard. The oldest vines are now 12 years. The first two hectares are planted in Clone 10/5 and 5 – the balance is planted in a number of Dijon clones - 113, 777, 114, 115 and 667.

The 2006 vintage was a classic textbook vintage – good weather during flower set with the warm settled weather continuing over summer and into early autumn. The vines were beautifully balanced producing excellent fruit quality and good tonnage. As is our practice, the grapes were hand harvested clone by clone on 30/31^st March 2006. The wine has matured in French oak barriques (one third new) for one year. Bottling took place in March 2007.

Winemakers Note:

Colour: Ruby

Bouquet: Distinctly Pisa Range Estate - perfumed wild herbs on the nose - sour cherry

Palate: Fine pinot noir fruit palate, silky, supported by very tightly knit tannins

Cellar: 4-7+ years

14%Alc