Kyberd Hills 2019 Brigadier Pinot Noir
The 2019 Pinot has a swagger about it. The heat caused significant concentration and an uptick in the alcohol, all of which led to a Pinot with more body. The aroma is of concentrated fruits, which continues effortlessly on the palate, with a symphony of slightly confected berries and cherries. Texturally, the silky tannins and dancing acidity carry the flavours a long way and help a clean finish.
Partners beautifully with confit duck and any dishes with wild mushrooms. Hell, maybe even steak!
Technical Information
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Origin of grapes: Mornington Peninsula
Winemaking: Winemaking: Hand-picked, gently crushed and destemmed and allowed to cool soak for 4 days, prior to fermentation for two weeks. Pumped over twice daily in the early part of fermentation, with the work tapering towards the end. Pressed, sulphured, settled and racked to barrel. Post-maturation, it was transferred to tank, settled, filtered and bottled in winter of 2020.
Oak Maturation: 12 months in 15% new French oak and the balance in 2-5 year old French oak barriques.
Analysis:
pH: 3.55
TA: 6.5
Alc 13.9%
RS: 0.04g/L
Appearance: Garnet to brick red.
Nose/Aroma: Floral, red berries, spice and a little forest floor.
Palate: The 2019 Pinot has a swagger about it. The heat caused significant concentration and an uptick in the alcohol, all of which led to a Pinot with more body. The aroma is of concentrated fruits, which continues effortlessly on the palate, with a symphony of slightly confected berries and cherries. Texturally, the silky tannins and dancing acidity carry the flavours a long way and help a clean finish.
Food match: Confit duck and/or something with wild mushrooms. Hell, maybe even steak!
Winemakers Comments: Our method is all about bringing out the flavours and aromas native to the vineyard. Hence just a dab of oak and a cold soak to help the tannins sit beneath the the fruit. Whilst our Pinots can be enjoyed when quite young, they are built with sufficient structure to live and develop for at least fifteen years. It is up to you to decide whether you prefer just to focus on the primary red fruit (Drink young), adding some of the savoury developed character (Mid-term) or full-blown Burgundy complexity (You’ll have to wait a bit more!).