2023 Dream Sunbury Pinot Noir
Vineyard - Lakey Farm in the Sunbury GI is a regenerative farm, where the practices of low stocking rates, rotational mixed grazing, respecting native pasture, cover cropping, native tree revegetation and wildlife corridors, and use of dung beetles aim to convert CO2 into soil carbon.
Winemaking - 25% of the fruit was placed in the bottom of the fermenters as whole bunches, the rest gently destemmed over the top. Wild yeasts were allowed to complete the fermentation, with the cap being rolled under the juice by hand once a day for 22 days, before being pressed to older neutral French oak barrels.
No additions apart from sulphur, no fining or filtration. Vegan friendly.
Who am I?
My name is Matt Aulich, and I started Blood Moon Wines in 2014 with a couple of mates.In 2019 I went solo. This is oversimplifying, but I come at winemaking from two angles:
One, I get a kick out of flavours and aromas. The wine offers a vast spectrum, both in its final bottled form and along the way, from fresh grapes to ferments and barrels. Then there’s texture… this is a primal sensory experience but infinitely nuanced.
Two, the mortal coil is beyond wonderful, but at times, let’s face it, it can be a tough gig. It can be awful. It can be boring. Sometimes people want something that harmonises with the good times; sometimes we need to jazz it up or just ease the furrowed brow. I try to provide that. In moderation. or not.
I grow grapes in Sunbury and the diamond valley, and I source other fruit from responsible growers all over victoria. I’m equally happy working with the traditional french varietals and a suite of Italians. The latter are often well adapted to our hotter, dryer farming conditions.
I try to make wines that are expressive of time and place, where a less-is-more approach in the winery comes in. I believe that everyone should be able to buy good wine. Assuming you think mine is good, I try to keep it affordable for you.
| Wine Region | Victoria |
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| Liquor License | 36135837 |
| Occasion | Sip, Smash |
| Wine Tags | Exciting, Low Sulphur, Sustainable Practices, Vegan |
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