2023 Gilbert Pinot Noir
2023 Gilbert Pinot Noir

2023 Gilbert Pinot Noir

Gilbert by Simon Gilbert |Orange |Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir as pretty as a picture - Will Gilbert showcases all the goodness from the Orange region.
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$35.00
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Description

Will Gilbert is back at it again, turning out another belter with this elegant, spicy Pinot Noir from the cool climate vineyards of Orange. Taking full advantage of the volcanic soils and high altitude of the region, this is a perfect drop for those easy-going nights when you just want a solid, delicious red without too much fuss.

With cherries and red berries upfront, a dusting of spice, and those earthy, wet-leaf notes that make Pinot fans weak at the knees, this wine is the perfect answer when that itch for Pinot strikes. A touch of creamy, spiced oak brings it all together, while the finish is clean, with a delicate hint of orange zest that keeps you coming back for more.

Will is one of the most exciting young winemakers in the country (and he’s got the awards to prove it), so you know you’re in good hands. And at this price? It’s an absolute steal for everyday drinking. If you like your Pinots light on the ego but heavy on the flavour, this is the one to pop open.

VINEYARD REGION
Gordon Hills + Borrodell Vineyards, Orange

VINEYARD ALTITUDE
850 - 1030m above sea level

WINE ANALYSIS
Alc/Vol: 13.5% pH: 3.77 TA: 5.46g/L RS: 0.31g/L Yeast: Wild

WINEMAKER
Simon Gilbert and Will Gilbert

VINEYARD CONDITIONS

Sourced from the foothills of Mt Canobolas, at an altitude of 970 – 1015 metres, these vineyards have extremely fertile soil, rich in volcanic ash. It is deep well drained clay loam, and red and brown ferrosol soils derived from basalt, with silty textures being found at hill top sites. One of Australia’s cooler climate regions, Orange has a mean January temperature of 19.5°C with a 15°C variance between Summer and Winter months, and an average rainfall of approximately 875mm per annum. . With Orange being the highest wine growing region in Australia, grapes grown here not only enjoy all the benefits of its cooler temperatures and unique topography, but also benefit from over 9 hours per day of direct sunshine during the growing season. The
combination of both the cooler climate and plentiful sunshine is vital to the fruit's ability to develop intense aromas and maintain flavour, giving these grapes a long mouth feel and flavour profile.

WINEMAKERS NOTES

Sourced from the Gordon Hills and Borrodell Vineyards in Orange, the fruit was handpicked and hand sorted at harvest. The grapes were harvested in small lots in the early morning, taking advantage of the cool morning temperatures . The fruit, a combination of clones, was separated into many vessels based on picking dates. 30% carbonic maceration and 70% whole berry.
The carbonic maceration component spent 7 days in a sealed up vessel where fermentation commenced enzymatically inside the berry itself. This ferment was then turned into a whole cluster ferment where we foot crushed the fruit increased extraction whilst allowing for the remaining sugars to be fermented by wild yeast. This component spent 35 days on skins.
The whole berry component was cold soaked for 3 days and gently pumped over. Once fermentation commenced, the fermenting juice was pumped over twice daily through a screen in open fermentation, for long slow gentle extraction. Temperatures were allowed to spike at 28°C, and then slowly dropped back to 24°C for the duration of the ferment. These component spent 28 -35 days on skins. All parcels were separately basket pressed at their ideal structure and tannin balance and delivered straight into 100% French oak of which 15% new and the remainder older oak. All malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel, after which it was then matured on full lees. This wine was blended in October where it was then held in stainless steel on light lees for 2 months and then bottled unfined.

Gilbert Wines

Will Gilbert is a sixth-generation winemaker based in Mudgee in country NSW who's taken up the family mantle.

The Gilbert family sources fruit from local vineyards in and around the Mudgee area as well as from premium vineyards in the cooler region of Orange. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc feature heavily in their excellent lineup as well as a suite of experimental wines, including Pet Nats and Piquettes.

Will is one of the most exciting young winemaking talents in NSW at the moment. If you like to keep your ear close to the ground on what's hot, Will's wines are to have a close eye kept on them.

Winemaker Will Gilbert Gilbert Wines

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