Denton Pinot Noir 2021 (6 Bottles) Yarra Valley

by Fine Wine Cellars

$226.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

The Denton Pinot Noir block sits at the very top of our North Eastern slope, and sees the softest morning light and is shielded from the hot afternoon sun. The planting density here is 1.3m x 0.8m and this high density spacing always gives us more power and concentration while maintaining the lightness and elegance of the vineyard. The granitic sand over granite boulders and long, slow growing season provide a very special and unique terroir.

This unique micro-climate and soil profile contribute lots of bright, fresh red and black fruit, and mineral florals, framed by fine tannin on an acid frame.

Winemaking
Fermented with 80% whole bunches included, wild yeast fermented and held on skins for 19 days with frequent plunging and foot stomping. No temperature control. Pressed to 500 litre French oak puncheons (15% new) and left unsulfured for 12 months prior to bottling without fining or filtration.

Vintage 2019
A warmer, dryer year but probably the most elegant, fine wines we’ve made from a hot year.

Winemaker: Luke Lambert

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About Denton Wines

Welcome to John and Simon Denton’s Vineyard. Our vineyard, ‘View Hill’, is an isolated hill in the middle of the Yarra Valley on the north side of the Yarra River and has a great aspect for grape growing and wonderful views of the whole valley.

This unique terroir was formed 370 million years ago in the late Devonian age from an active volcano that left behind a ‘granite’ plug. This granitic sandy soil over massive granite boulders is the key element of our special site.

Set on 60 hectares of land (150 acres) the vineyard covers 32 hectares (80 acres) planted in three stages between 1997 and 2004. We have been growing grapes here since 1997 and making wine since 2006.

Denton wine aims to make elegant, varietal and site specific wines that are delicious and enjoyable.

Fine Wine Cellars

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