East End Cellars
Munda Wurundjeri Country Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023
Munda Wurundjeri Country Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2023
MUNDA (LAND/TERROIR)
A mix of lower (80%) country of red-brown clay for profile and body with upper (20%) country of deep red volcanic soils and granite for perfume and lift.
VINTAGE 2023
A cool and wet vintage presented its challenges yet reflects wines of finesse and lovely complexity.
HARVEST
Separate pickings over mid-March.
FERMENTATION
Traditional small open fermenters, wild yeast, gentle pump overs twice a day for gentle extraction before gentle pressing.
AGEING
Matured in French Oak barrels- with 20% new barriques, for 10 months.
AROMA
Red cherry and berry fruits combine with earthy spice- cardamom and white pepper with hints of rose and leafiness- presenting an appealing and varietal aromatic wine.
TASTE
Bright red and dark cherry fruit flavours combine with leafy and earthy forest flavours. A fresh and vibrant medium weight palate with good acidity and fine and long, elegant tannins.
CELLARING
7-10 years in the right cellaring conditions.