Pinot Noir
Gentle Folk Single Vineyard Scary Gully Pinot Noir 2023
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The Pinot Noir at Scary Gully is one of the highest and oldest in the Adelaide Hills, situated upon a ridge of sandstone and quartz. The 2023 vintage turned out to be the coolest and latest on record, presenting significant farming challenges on the steep, wet slopes. However, the low-yielding, cool, and slow ripening season has resulted in wines that exhibit a depth and tension rarely achieved in the Hills, particularly from 2023, making it a true testament to the site.
Vineyard: Scary Gully, Forest Range
Planted: 1984
Clones: MV6, D5V12, GM8, and Pommard
Elevation: 620m
Aspect: SE and SW
Soil: Light loamy clay over sandstone with extensive quartz
Vinification: The wine underwent 20% whole cluster open top fermentation for two to three weeks, followed by 10 months in oak, with 20% being new oak, before being racked to tank for three months and then bottled.
Alc/Vol: 12.6%
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Producer: Gentle Folk
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Type: Pinot Noir