Tech Bible Specifics

Question 1

Reserve Pinot Gris (2023)

Answer 1

Harvest dates: 7/8 March 2023
Malolactic ferment: none
Barrel: Stainless Steel
Alcohol: 13.5%
Cellaring: 10 years
Cases: 206
Vineyard: mudbrick and seaview road

Aroma: cut pear, ginger and spice
Taste: apple, lychee and lime
Palate: Rich and sweet

Question 2

Pinot Gris (2022)

Answer 2

Harvest dates: 9/10 February 2022
Malolactic ferment: none
Barrel: Stainless Steel
Alcohol: 13%
Cellaring: 5 years
Cases: 390
Vineyard: mudbrick and seaview road

Aroma: cut pear, melon
Taste: apple, lychee and lime
Palate: Crisp, dry

Question 3

Rose (2023)

Answer 3

Harvest dates: 7-31 March 2023
Malolactic ferment: none
Barrel: Stainless Steel
Alcohol: 13%
Cellaring: 2 years
Cases: 567
Vineyard: mudbrick, shepherds point, seaview road

Aroma: strawberry, watermelon, citrus
Taste: strawberries and cream, watermelon
Palate: full bodied, fresh acidity

Question 4

Reserve Chardonnay (2022)

Answer 4

Harvest dates: 3-15 February 2022
Malolactic ferment: yes
Barrel: French Oak
New barrels: 25%, medium toast
Matured: 8 months
Alcohol: 13.5%
Cellaring: 10 years
Cases: 750
Vineyard: shepherds point, hawkes crest, seaview road
Aroma: complex, peach, nectarines, lime, hint of oak and wet stones
Taste: citrus, pineapple and creamy notes
Palate: balance of acidity and creaminess

Question 5

‘Francesca’ Chardonnay (2022)

Answer 5

Harvest dates: 4/5 February 2022
Malolactic ferment: yes
Barrel: French Oak
New barrels: 67%
Matured: 9 months
Alcohol: 13.5%
Cellaring: 10+ years
Cases: 112
Vineyard: hawkes crest, seaview road
Aroma: complex, peach, nectarines, lime, cream, hint of oak and struck matches
Taste: concentrated, citrus, pineapple and creamy notes
Palate: soft tannins, fine acidity, creaminess

Question 6

‘Bordeaux blend’ Reserve (2020)

Answer 6

Variety: 40% merlot, 25% petit verdot, 25% cab sav, 10% malbec
Harvest dates: 14 march - 8 april 2020
Malolactic ferment: yes
Barrel:french oak, small open top fermenters
New barrels: 40%, medium toast
Matured: 8 months
Alcohol: 14.5%
Cellaring: 15 years
Cases: 787
Vineyard: shepherds point, seaview road, mudbrick
Aroma: cassis, plums, cinnamon, dark chocolate
Taste: cassis, plums, cinnamon, dark chocolate
Palate: concentrated, plush round tannins, long finish

Question 7

‘Oscar’ Syrah (2022)

Answer 7

Harvest dates: 18 - 31 march 2022
Malolactic ferment: yes
Barrel: french oak, small open top fermenters
New barrels: 40%, medium toast
Matured: 8 months
Alcohol: 14.75%
Cellaring: 10-15 years
Cases: 107
Vineyard: shepherds point, seaview road, mudbrick
Aroma: cassis, plum, camphor, black pepper
Taste: dark fruit, liquorice, spice
Palate: smooth texture, plush round tannins, long finish

Question 8

‘Onetangi Valley’ Syrah (2022)

Answer 8

Harvest dates: 15 - 31 march 2022
Malolactic ferment: yes
Barrel: french oak, small open top fermenters
New barrels: 15%, medium toast
Matured: 11 months, 1 racking
Alcohol: 14%
Cellaring: 10 years
Cases: 927
Vineyard: shepherds point, seaview road, mudbrick
Aroma: plum, grilled meat, cracked pepper
Taste: plums, cassis
Palate: soft, plush round tannins, long finish

Question 9

‘Matiatia’ Port style Petit Verdot (2019)

Answer 9

2019 weather: wet and hot summer
Fortified: 2015 mudbrick brandy
Harvest dates: 17 April 2019
Malolactic ferment: no
Barrel: American oak, small open top fermenters
New barrels: 50%
Matured: 24 months, 1 racking
Alcohol: 20%
Cellaring: 20 years
Cases: 57
Vineyard: seaview road
Aroma: Christmas cake, vanilla bean, violet, spice
Taste: forest fruits
Palate: sweet tannins, long finish