The expressive, flowery red fruit aromas set the scene for a palate with fine, silky tannins and a lingering finish. A wonderfully structured and elegant drop. Perfectly paired with some charcuterie meats.
Tasting Note
AromaA perfumed and floral aroma.
ClosureScrewcap
GrapePinot Noir
Maturation
Oaked0
PalateThe palate is finely structured and concentrated with a host of tightly packed red berry fruits. Polished and poised, the glossy sheen of subtle French oak is beautifully integrated in the background. Super silky tannins, and with incredible length.
VarietalV_PINOTNOIR
VinificationThe fruit was handpicked, with each parcel handled separately in the winery. Hand sorted and carefully destemmed (25% whole bunches). Each parcel went into traditional oak open fermenters. The fermentation was hand plunged up to three times per day, the temperature of the fermentation peaked at 32 degrees and the wine stayed on skins for 13-15 days, after which the wine was pressed into tight grain French oak puncheons (500 L) for malolactic fermentation and maturation (11 months in oak, 20% new). The wine was bottled in early February 2019. No fining, light filtration.
RegionMornington Peninsula - VIC
Region CodeDVICMORNPE
Region Notes
StateVIC
Subregion
WinemakerTom Carson
Wine StyleRed (Light Medium Bodied)
James Suckling
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94
2019/06/28
jamessuckling.com, 28 June, 2019
Gorgeous decadence and richness with plum and crushed-flower aromas and flavors. Full body, very round and integrated tannins and a savory edge to the transparent fruit. Drink or hold.
James Halliday's Winter Warmers
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95
2019/05/24
James Halliday, Weekend Australian, 25 May, 2019
Multiple clones hand-picked and sorted, 25% whole bunches, gentle destemming, 13-15 days on skins, matured in French puncheons (25% new) for 11 months. Juicy red and purple fruits; ready soonish although the balance underwrites cellaring. Drink to 2030.
Huon Hooke
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95
2019/05/26
The Real Review, 26 May, 2019
Deepish red/purple colour with a subtle smoky, faintly compost-scented aroma, with 'forest floor' touches and discreet cherry. The wine is medium to full-bodied and rich, while the tannins are abundant and finish with a slight residual bitterness. Good concentration and persistence. A very smart wine, bold and fresh and solidly composed. It will have a long cellar future.
Huon Hooke
0
95
2019/05/26
The Real Review, 26 May, 2019
Deepish red/purple colour with a subtle smoky, faintly compost-scented aroma, with 'forest floor' touches and discreet cherry. The wine is medium to full-bodied and rich, while the tannins are abundant and finish with a slight residual bitterness. Good concentration and persistence. A very smart wine, bold and fresh and solidly composed. It will have a long cellar future.
