Wine Specs
Vintage
2008
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Niagara Peninsula
Vineyard Designation
Delaine Vineyard
Harvest Date
Sep-27
Acid
5.4g/l
Aging
French Oak-12 months
Residual Sugar
4g/l
Alcohol %
12.4%
2008 Gold Series Delaine Vineyard Puncheon Pinot Noir
ONLY 250 CASES PRODUCED
In Stock
Complex, with intriguing flavours due to the oak surface to wine ratio of the Puncheon - displaying strawberry, raspberry, and vanilla cassis on the nose, with plum, cherry, and clove on the palate, this wine embodies the best of Jackson Triggs, the benchmark of excellence in Canadian winemaking.
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for the 2008 Puncheon Pinot Noir were harvested on September 27, 2008 from Delaine Vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake at 21.3° Brix, and reflect the best of our Niagara terroir.
Production Notes
The grapes for this vintage were softly pressed then cold soaked for 2 days. They were fermented at 25°- 28°C for 7 days and underwent extended maceration on the skins for another 15 days. Winemaker Marco Piccoli used 500 litre Puncheon barrels as vessels to ferment the grapes with selected wild yeasts. This Pinot Noir underwent 100% malolactic fermentation and was aged completely in French oak for 12 months.
Winemaker Notes
With this rare release of 250 cases, our winemaker has created an elegant Pinot Noir that displays intriguing flavours and complexity due to the oak surface to wine ratio of the barrel. Aromas of ripe red berries combine with vanilla cassis while on the palate luscious plum, red cherry, clove and rosehip predominate. The finish is smooth, supple and lingering.
Food Pairing Notes
This wine pairs beautifully with roast turkey or chicken, game meats, braised beef, seared salmon, and firm cheeses.
