2024 Thompson Estate - Rose

COLOURPale strawberry and salmon colour with brilliant clarity.NOSEDelicate strawberries and cream infused with hibiscus roselle lift effortlessly while a subtle raspberry and rose petal edge adds an extra dimension of complexity.PALATEElegant strawberries and cream flavours reflect on the nose while the refined acidity and soft minerality combine effortlessly to bring finesse and grace to the palate. With amazing balance soft fruit flavours and length this wine finishes with delicate persistence and satisfaction.WINEMAKINGThe estate-grown fruit is harvested during the cool of the night to maintain delicate fruit characters. Treated very similarly to the white varieties the Pinot Noir fruit has minimal skin contact using only the free-run juice from a very gentle press cycle. The clarified juice is fermented with select wine yeast at cool temperatures to preserve the aromatic intensity. The wine is bottled early in its life to further retain its freshness and varietal character.VINTAGE NOTESThe 20232024 growing season started with a cool wet winter which quickly receded and was replaced by a warm dry spring. Above-average temperatures and almost no rainfall led to an early budburst and perfect growing conditions for the vines. Canopy growth was good and flowering occurred early which led to a good berry set among all varieties. The continuation of above-average temperatures led to an early veraison and the persistence of hot dry conditions prompted an early fast-paced harvest. 2024 promises to be another exceptional vintage for Thompson Estate delivering exceptional quality wines with a high concentration of aromas and flavours.WINEMAKING DETAILSWinemakers Paul DixonVariety Pinot Noir 100Harvest Date 22 January 2024Standard Drinks 7.4