Moko Hills
Kakano Pinot Noir 2023 750ml

Kakano

1. (noun) texture.

2. (noun) grain (in wood, stone, etc.).

3. (noun) colour.

4. (noun) texture (music).

Where the Moko Hills label is about place and identity, Kakano is the subjective interpretation of the texture that creates Moko Hills.  A creative outlet, focusing on the textural experience of the drinker.

Labels were designed with the care and direction of Emma Holder. Artwork was created by Nature itself – textural components of Moko Hills photographed through Donald’s eye, matched specifically to present the interpretation of the wine within.

100% Abel Clone, 100% Whole Bunch Fermentation

Vintage

The 2023 vintage was a rare continuation of a 3-year long La Nina cycle  - a warm and very dry season with little wind. This was followed by a long protracted dry spell, with plenty of warmth - a warmer than average season.

As a result of the low soil moisture levels, vines set with very small berries on compact bunches bringing great wine concentration and tannin structure.

The weather began to cool post-veraison, and the season finished off with a cool steady ripening period.

Wine Making

The fruit came from a single Pinot Noir clone - Abel. 100% whole bunch and fermented with natural yeast. Gentle winemaking techniques were used to avoid excessive extraction. 18 days on skin, pressed to 100% old French oak barrels. 12 months in barrel, and allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation naturally in spring, before being racked and allowed to naturally settle and integrate in tank.

Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Hand Harvested: 31st March 2023

Bottled: 14th April 2024

pH: 3.68

TA: 6.1g/L

Alcohol: 13.5% v/v