FOX by John Belsham
Belsham Vineyard Selections
Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008
Vineyards:
Belsham Vineyard Selections
John Belsham works closely with a select group of vineyard owners who grow grapes specifically for Foxes Island and to his exacting quality requirements. This provides an opportunity for Belsham to craft exceptional wines, representing the best of a region. The sustainably produced wines are designated Belsham Vineyard Selections.
Winemaker:
John Belsham
Winemaking:
Hand harvested at an average of 24º Brix the fruit was chilled, destemmed, cold soaked for twelve days prior to warming and fermentation in small open topped fermenters. At dryness the wine was drained and the skins gently pressed following which the components were matured in French oak barrels for 10 months before blending and bottling.
Technical Details:
| Bottling Date | April 2009 | |
| Total Acidity | 5.9 g/L | |
| pH | 3.47 | |
| Residual Sugar | 2.1 g/L | |
| Alcohol | 13.5% vol |
Tasting Note:
Pretty and elegant, this wine captures John Belsham’s love of the fantastic Pinot Noir expressions found throughout Marlborough. Aged for ten months in barrel, the wine showcases a scented bouquet of red fruits, roses and violets whilst flavours of cherry, blackberries and sweet clove spice co-mingle with subtle toasty aromas that are positively delicious.