COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Ocean Eight
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ocean Eight Pinot Noir 2019 is a red wine from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Produced by the family-owned Ocean Eight winery, the wine is crafted by winemaker Michael Aylward, who draws inspiration from his family's winemaking legacy and his travels through Burgundy. The Mornington Peninsula's cool-climate conditions are central to the winery's philosophy, aiming to create wines that reflect the unique terroir and pair well with food. The Pinot Noir grapes for this vintage were grown in a vineyard planted in 1999, featuring clones 114, 115, and MV6, and were harvested in March of 2019.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted in 1999 with classic Pinot Noir clones.
Fact 02
Winemaker's family has a long history in Australian wine.
Fact 03
Winery is family-owned and operated.
Fact 04
Focus on small-batch, high-quality production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Ocean Eight Pinot Noir 2019 begins with destemmed grapes undergoing a 3-4 day cold maceration in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation follows in stainless steel at temperatures between 25-32°C for about three weeks, after which a gentle pressing is performed. The wine is then aged for approximately 9 months in old 500-liter French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation also occurs. Farming practices include yield restrictions and soil protection.
