2016 Estate Pinot Noir, Paringa Estate *Magnum* Great Wines Silky tannins and bright acidity

Silky tannins and bright acidity provide lift and structure

the grapes spend around 2 days in steel with regular stirring followed by a slow fermentation and maceration for 3 weeks

The sought-after Silex soils make up just 20% of the Sancerre appellation and are considered as ‘early-ripening soil’ as the flinty stones capture the heat from the sun during the day and radiate it at night

Kyperounda invariably harvests approximately one month later than vineyards at half their elevation and the long hang time results in concentrated flavours in the fruit

2016 Estate Pinot Noir, Paringa Estate *Magnum* Great Wines Silky tannins and bright acidityParinga Estates 2016 Estate Pinot Noir in magnum is mature Mornington Peninsula Pinot with real presence. The vintage gave low yields and impressive concentration, and the larger format has helped the wine evolve slowly and gracefully. Expect lifted red cherry, dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry and violet, with layers of cedar, spice, anise, forest floor and savoury oak now settling beautifully into the fruit. On the palate, it is silky, textural and