Allan Scott Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir bottle image

Wine Description

A cool climate grape, Pinot Noir is particularly suited to the Marlborough region. The aging of our vines and the greater understanding we gain as growers has enabled us to further develop our Pinot Noir style each year and this 2013 vintage is no exception, continuing our aim of developing our own distinctive style.

Allan Scott Family
Allan's Grandchildren
An Allan Scott Toast
Golden Mile, Jacksons Road in sunny Marlborough
Tasting some Allan Scott Wines
The Scott Family: Allan and Cathy with children Vic, Josh & Sara
Allan Scott winery and vineyard aerial view
Allan Scott Winery view
Sara Scott
Josh and Allan Scott in the vineyards
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Acclaim
“Pale to medium ruby colored, the 2013 Pinot Noir has a subtle nose of crushed red cherries and raspberries with hints of roses, underbrush and Provence herbs. Light to medium-bodied, the elegantly fruited palate gives just enough red berry expression with an earthy edge and low level of chewy tannins, finishing with plenty of freshness.”
— Wine Advocate, Dec 2015
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Besley/Omaka
Vineyard size
14 acres
Soil composition
Gravel
Training method
VSP
Elevation:
495 feet
Vines/acre:
808
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Year vineyard planted:
1998
Harvest time:
March - April
First vintage of this wine:
2001
Bottles produced of this wine:
48,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
30
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7 days
Fermentation temperature:
35 °F
Maceration technique:
Punchdown and Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Size of aging container:
500 liters
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
6.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
5.1 g/L