Ochota Barrels The Mark of Cain Adelaide Hills Pinot Meunier 2021 750ml

2021 the mark of cain piccadilly valley pinot meunier

this chimeric mutation of pinot noir is simply about pink florals in spring there are elements of freshly baked vosges mountain cherry cake with an estery core dotted with fennel seed, almond meal, rhubarb and feijoa

the palate drive is from crunchy whole bunch natural acidity

the ochota trademark of tightly wound fine tannins wrapped in a core of pulsing bright red berries

succulent with the mid palate holding length and energy

pH – 3.55   T.A. – 4.9   Alc. - 11.5%
planted in 1985 in the heart of the piccadilly valley
handpicked march 13
wild open ferment
destemmed with whole bunches and a few handfuls of stalks added back gentle cap submersion by hand once a day for 7-10 days
pressed to seasoned French barriques
unfined and unfiltered
no additions besides minimal so2