Soumah of the Yarra Valley “Hexham” Pinot Noir 5cl

Soumah of the Yarra Valley “Hexham” Pinot Noir 5clBright, cherry and raspberry aromas are supported by a palate of brooding dark fruit and deep earthy flavours. Elegantly balanced on the palate of soft tannins and subtle spice with a lengthy finish. Pinot Noir is a very selective grape. It does not like the heat but does like the sun. It likes to be on well drained soils so not good on flat landscapes. It likes warm days but more important, cold summer nights. It is so demanding that only a few

and vibrant acidity gives a sustained and balanced finish

The wine then spent 6 months in bottle

Component wines are kept separate during winemaking to maximise blending options and the complexity of the final wine

which used on average 18% whole clusters

Find honeyed notes rippling across pools of caramelised orange

An energetic wine with a subtle spritz

with bright nuances

Fruit was hand-harvested and largely de-stemmed into open fermenters

The vineyards are in two regions of Touraine: Chemery (limestone soils) and Anger sur Cher (Silex – a flint and sandy soil typically found in the Loire)

This vintage gives a more palatable approach to skin contact white wine from previous vintages

elegant and very original liqueur displays beautiful aromas of Provence lavender

Fermentation began promptly and was temperature controlled completed without any incidents – (approx