Hip Little Sister Novello
2023 VINTAGE
A chilled red for summer. Fresh, fruity and lively – an early look at the vintage, made to be enjoyed now.
$35.00
Colour: Bright cherry red.
Bouquet: Raspberry jelly with some smokeyness.
Palate: Raspberries, dates, molasses, and toasted sesame. Bright acidity and a slight spritz.
Food Match: Easy drinking. Serve chilled. Great as an aperitif, or match with chicken, red fish, or vegetable dishes.
Cellaring: Made for drinking now.
Viticulturists and winemakers: Katherine Jacobs and Jeremy Corban.
Variety:
Pinot Noir, clone 10-5.
Region:
Te Muna, Martinborough.
Harvest date:
9 April 2023.
Brix at harvest:
21 brix.
Crush:
Full carbonic maceration of whole clusters for 14 days, then pressed to finish ferment.
Fermentation:
Wild ferment.
Wine analysis at bottling:
Alc: 11%
pH: 3.8.
TA: 6.3 g/L
RS: 7 g/L
