Wedgetail Estate
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"Fusing Burgundian winemaking
with Yarra Valley terroir..."
Wedgetail estate wines are cool climate Yarra Valley wines, with a European influence. They are single vineyard, hand crafted wines which ferment on natural yeast and are stored in French Oak barrels, some for up to 18 months.
The Wedgetail winemaking style is a fusion of centuries old Burgundy tradition, the new Australian reverence for grape quality and owner/winemaker Guy Lamothe's individual flair. All the wines are produced on site and the estate wines are all Single Vineyard wines with fruit grown under Guy's supervision.
Guy Lamothe developed his signature winemaking style from his experiences in France and Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. He only produces as much wine as he personally can tend to and the fruit is hand picked over a long period, on a row rather than paddock basis.
"The slopes are demanding. the land rocky and hard. Rainfall is low so water is scarce. These factors and the practise of dropping fruit to control yield, produces exceptional grapes. Grapes which display intense flavours and complexity."
Guy Lamothe Winemaker and Vigneron
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Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Vintage: 2007
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Yarra Valley
Winemaker: Guy Lamothe
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Tasting Notes
Dark berries, barnyard, spices and some wild sage aromas After a few minutes after it opens up and the fruit is more predominent. The palate is well structured with good oak integration and some firm but elegant tannins on the finish.
Technical details
Cropping Level: 1.5 Ton / Acre
Oak Treatment: 25% New French Oak, Burgundian
Coopers, 12 months in Barrels
Alcohol: 13.5%
Ferment details:
Pre maceration, until ferment starts, about one week.
Fermented in open vats, with indigenous yeast.
Some stems added back, 15% whole bunches.
Left on skins one week after fermentation is fully completed.
Natural Malolactic occurs slowly through spring.
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(+ 61 3) 8415 0591
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