Trentham Estate Pinot Noir Murray River Western Australia
Name:
Trentham Estate Pinot Noir Murray River Western Australia (Stelvin Closure) - 2005
Where it's from:
>Australia
>New South Wales
>Riverina
Price per case:
£91.68
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Grapes:
Pinot Noir
Description:
Trentham Estate was once part of a large sheep station called Trentham Cliffs'. After the Second World War the riverfront areas - bordering the Murray River - were developed into horticultural properties.
The Murphy family were pioneers who established vineyards at Merbein in 1909 and they moved to the present property in 1960 where Jack Murphy instilled his knowledge of viticulture to the family, who established Trentham Estate. The vineyard flourished in the rich red loam over limestone soils, nurtured by water from the magnificent Murray River and Trentham Estate was officially launched in 1988.
The Estate is continually striving to achieve the best possible fruit, involving use of many different varieties, with many different clones. Today, the Murphy vineyards spread over 50 hectares and have an annual crush of approximately 1,200 tonnes, however, only selected grapes are used to produce the estate's own range of wines.
Vineyard Manager and Owner Pat Murphy, has over 30 years experience in Viticulture, and this definitely shows in the Trentham award winning wines. Known for their full flavour, structure and varietal character, it certainly proves that 'Good wines are made in the Vineyard'. However the modern state of the art facilities allow the flexibility to perform different winemaking styles, resulting in the diverse and always consistent Trentham Estate wines.
Pinot Noir has been referred to as the noblest of all grape varieties, making some of the most famous of all red wines, but it is difficult to grow and make. The Trentham 2003 Pinot Noir is made from four different clones which produce grapes of varying colour and flavour, which adds complexity and weight to the final wine.
All the Pinot was harvested in the last 2 weeks of February during the early morning. The grapes were well coloured and ripe at 13.8ยบ baume.
Once in the winery the grapes were de-stemmed, lightly crushed and allowed to 'cold soak' for 36 hours before yeasting with a Burgundy yeast. Fermentation was at moderate temperatures before pressing and finishing the fermentation in French oak. After a short 8 month oak maturation period the wine was blended and bottled in the April.
The combination of good ripe fruit and careful handling has produced attractive berry fruit flavours and toasty oak aromas with a very soft lingering finish.
The Trentham Estate is in the Sunraysia District of the Murray River Valley at Trentham Cliffs on the New South Wales side of the Murray River. The Estate is owned and run by the Murphy family, who have grown grapes in the region since 1909. The region boasts a creamy Chardonnay. (12 x 75 cl)
The Trentham Estate is in the Sunraysia District of the Murray River Valley at Trentham Cliffs on the New South Wales side of the Murray River. The Estate is owned and run by the Murphy family, who have grown grapes in the region since 1909. The region boasts a plummy Merlot. (12 x 75 cl)
The Trentham Estate is in the Sunraysia District of the Murray River Valley at Trentham Cliffs on the New South Wales side of the Murray River. The Estate is owned and run by the Murphy family, who have grown grapes in the region since 1909. The region boasts a raisin-like Shiraz. (12 x 75 cl)
Trentham Estate NOBLE TAMINGA Murray River Western Australia from Australia, New South Wales, Riverina by Trentham Estate Botrytis-Affected Whites (24 x 37.5 cl)