2018 Ngeringa Pinot Noir "Summit Vineyard", Adelaide Hills, AustraliaABOUT THIS WINE At an altitude of 360m, this vineyard on the cooler easterly facing slopes in Mount Barker commands a view of Lake Alexandrina and the mouth of the mighty Murray River in the distance. The vines reliably receive cool air each evening and the soil is a light sandy loam over clay with areas of red ironstone. Select clones of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are planted here, along with a few clones of Syrah and Viognier. The Pinot Noir is hand

The estate has gradually grown over the course of time

it was sold to a congregation of priests and turned into a convent

and lasts 2 to 4 months

aging and maturation on fine yeast for 6 months

with an emphasis on tradition and respect for terroir

Blackbird Vineyards (a former walnut orchard first planted with 5

100% Sauvignon Blanc

and they met in California 'dragging hoses' in Sonoma for harvest in 2007

the vines are located in a valley which helps cool down the grapes

Following eight months in old French oak tonneau the wine received one racking to tank with no additions throughout the lifecycle other than a small amount of SO2

Marie-Christine

Grech vineyard (3 properties west of Kronos)