Lethbridge Menage a NoirLethbridge Menage a Noir 2023 Fruit was destemmed and cold soaked on arrival. Wild yeast fermentation took place in a mixture of small 500L open vats with pigeages and 3000L wooden fermenter with daily pump over. Post fermentation maceration enabled good tannin and colour extraction. The wine was matured in vat for 8 months prior to bottling. Tasting Notes Dark cherry, satsuma plums and red berry aromas savory woodland earthiness with crunchy red

Sourced from the Calvert Vineyard

facing north and north-east

delivering modest yields and excellent acid retention

An aromatic and complex wine which will age extremely well

The palate is both concentrated and elegant

framed by fine tannins and balanced oak

and then opens up to show complex pinot character

Beautiful fresh berry fruit with spices - mulberry flavours finishing with a light toast and delicate velvety tannins

finishing with firm tannins that sit in wonderful harmony with the fruit and acidity

wild-fermented in small lots and aged in French oak barrels for 10 months

The palate starts out with crunchy red fruits complimented by the whole bunch used in fermentation and the French oak used

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