Winemakers are beginning to be convinced by the potential of single-varietal Pinot Meunier- which comes as no surprise when you taste Ochota Barrels’ Mark of Cain. With just a very gentle maceration, this is lurid light red and bursting with pure, racy red berry fruits and laser-focused acidity that belies the warm region.
South Australia
Adelaide Hills
Pinot Meunier:
Mediterranean
Sandy and clay loam
Practicing organic
400-600 metres
De-stemmed whole-bunch with some stalks added
In seasoned French oak