{"title":"Lowestoft Estate Range","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lowestoft-2019-pinot-noir","title":"2019 Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucid crimson in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and fluid. A delicate nose of cranberry, bright strawberry and brambly undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayered whole bunch spice drives the palate, with ripe, fresh raspberry, subtle quince and five spice providing exotic lift, line and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage began early than usual in February for super premium grapes, with the majority of harvesting complete by late April. It was a warmer than average season, and also generally dry across the state, reducing disease pressure and producing fruit of excellent quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall parcels were hand-picked from our prestigious vineyards in the Lower Derwent and fermented separately in open top fermenters with 25% whole bunch fruit. Gentle hand plunging and occasional pump-overs produced bright concentrated colour and lifted perfume. Matured individually in large format French oak (30% new) for 10 months prior to blending and bottling with minimal fining and filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasmania \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evariety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity (TA): 5.50 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Adelaide Wine Show 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2021]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMelbourne Royal Wine Awards 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[badge rating=\"silver\" title=\"Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2021] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNational Wine Show of Australia 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[badge rating=\"silver\" title=\"Royal Hobart Wine Show 2020] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lowestoft","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":40350459101254,"sku":"3310PIN19D67","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/products\/LOW_Pinot_Best_Barrels_3e284f2b-81b3-488a-8543-6b5882fddc06.jpg?v=1664783444"},{"product_id":"lowestoft-2021-single-vineyard-woodlands-pinot-noir","title":"2021 Single Vineyard Woodlands Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight crimson colours with ruby hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ripe core of raspberry and crimson cherry fruit, prelude floral violet perfume and subtle cinnamon spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous spice covers a dense core of fruit, with supple, velvety tannin providing length and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill reward careful cellaring of seven to ten years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstant spring winds during budburst caused low vine yields. The region experienced cooler than average temperatures over the growing season causing a longer ripening period with delayed harvest dates. The driest vintage to date producing extremely high-quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked Pinot Noir was de-stemmed into two 4T open top fermenters with the addition of 10% whole cluster. Alcoholic fermentation was left to occur naturally with no additions. Cap management was exclusively pumping over twice daily to wet the cap and minimise over extraction. Time on skins was 15 days. 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Bright cherry fruit studded with spice, pomegranate, pressed flowers, cranberry, mountain herbs and subtle undergrowth at the core. There is a pleasing depth to the dark cherry and wild strawberry fruits with fine powdery tannins, a bright mineral-laden line and a composed, savoury swish of the tail on the exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"Halliday Wine Companion 2024\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Lowestoft","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":40351847088198,"sku":"3320PIN21D67","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/LOW_Pinot_SV-NV_7755df41-c61a-4388-b004-1d685ed7c9de.jpg?v=1718598722"}],"url":"https:\/\/fogartyhall.wine\/collections\/lowestoft-estate-range.oembed","provider":"Fogarty Hall Fine Wine Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}