Scordatura Hexa 2021
Experimental Design / Unique Feature
This wine explores the expression of heavier clay and loam soils through multiple small-batch fermentations and firm pressing:
Multiple small-batch fermentations to capture precise expressions of each vineyard section
High whole bunch inclusion (51%)
Firmer than usual pressing followed by extended settling
Maturation in French oak with moderate new oak influence (17%)
Vineyard Source
Mount Pisa Vineyard, Central Otago ● Selected parcels from heavier soils across the vineyard, predominantly clays and loam
Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir, from multiple clones
Vintage Notes
The 2021 Hexa draws from various parcels across the vineyard, focusing on the heavier clay and loam soils. These soils contribute to a wine of structure and depth, reflecting the solid, earthy character of its terroir.
Technical Information (at harvest)
● Brix: 24.4 ● pH: 3.44 ● Total Acidity: 7.2 g/L
Winemaking Details
● Harvest Date: 4th April ● Yield: 4.0 t/ha ● Fermentation: ○ Multiple small-batch fermentations to capture precise expressions of each vineyard section ○ 51% whole bunch inclusion ● Firmer than habitual pressing was followed by a week long settling before barreling down ● Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel ● Maturation occurred in French oak barrels (17% new oak)
Technical Information (post bottling)
● Alcohol: 14% ● pH: 3.69 ● Total Acidity: 5.8 g/L ● Volume: 778 Bottles
Reflection
Scordatura Hexa 2021 interprets our Mount Pisa vineyard's clay and loam-dominant soils. The combination of multiple ferments from across the vineyard has resulted in a wine that is solid and earthy, with dense, plummy tannins and a mellow character. This wine showcases the depth, structure, and complexity characteristic of these soil types, offering a grounded and foundational expression of Pinot Noir.