Peter Max Pinot Noir
Peter and Max are the first names of the growers who supplied the fruit for the first vintage of this wine. The fruit sources have since changed but the name remains to honor the beginnings of our multi-vineyard Pinot Noir blend. The philosophy here is to use the different batches to form a blend that is more than the sum of its parts.
Latest release (2025)
A lively, pretty vintage with tautness and crunch from 50% whole bunch fermentation. Cranberry andpomegranate lead on the nose ahead of liquorice and Christmas spices. The palate is generous and red-fruited, with layers of blueberry and dark chocolate adding weight and complexity. A wet stone acidity defines the finish.
Vinification
Naturally fermented with 50% of the fruit de-stemmed and the remainder left as whole clusters. Extraction is kept to a minimum during active fermentation with a total time of 4 weeks on the skins.
Technical Analysis
pH 3.54
alc% 13.8%
Total acidity 5.4 g/l
Total sulphites 76 mg/l
Residual sugar 2.3 g/l