SATO Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023

95/100 – James Suckling

Winemaking Notes: Domain Road Vineyard. Soil: Clay loam from the remain of an ancient lake. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked. 17 April 2023. Vinification: 10% whole bunch. 17-20 days on skins. No additives except for 15 g/L sulphites before bottling. Maturation: 12 months in French oak barrels. 15% new oak. Bottled: 8 May 2024 without fining or filtration. 4263 bottles produced.

Alcohol: 13.4%

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Region: Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand