2018 Pinot Noir 750 Ml Producer_mathilde 000 small French and American

000 small French and American oak barrels

Winemaking Notes:The Shiraz and Grenache grapes were picked at optimum aromatic ripeness then briefly cold macerated

dirt and wet cedar wood

Meerlust Estate has been part of the Myburgh family tradition for eight generations

it goes thru fermentation by maceration and pump-overs in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 82 Fahrenheit for a duration of 20 days

2018 Pinot Noir 750 Ml Producer_mathilde 000 small French and AmericanSt. Francis Winery & Vineyards source their Pinot Noir fruit from the cooler areas of Sonoma County where fog from the Pacific Ocean rolls in at night during the summer, dropping temperatures substantially. This natural air conditioning allows the grapes to develop deep flavors while retaining natural acidity. To capture the distinct varietal characteristics of each vineyard, the lots are fermented separately starting with a five to ten day cold soak