2022 Pinot Noir

colour

Crimson with ruby hues.

aroma

Exotic spice and rosemary envelope the nose with a lifted current of juicy cherry, red berries and bright pomegranate. 

palate

Layers of anise and five spice envelope the structured palate and intertwine with intense black plum and juicy dark cherries. Bright red berry acidity and graceful tannins ensure this is a wine with silky texture and persistent length.

cellaring

Will reward careful cellaring of seven to ten years.

vintage

A slightly cooler and wetter spring period delivered modest crops for the 2022 season. Settled summer months of December and January allowed steady ripening and flavour development. This was followed by the driest February in 64 years (in Southern Tasmania), which allowed picking to begin in mid-March. Again, the Lowestoft Vineyard delivered Pinot Noir fruit of immense purity and concentration.

winemaking

Small parcels were hand-picked from our prestigious Lowestoft estate vineyard in the Derwent Valley (74%) as well as the East Coast (24%) and Huon Valley (2%). Batches fermented separately in open top fermenters with up to 25% whole bunch fruit included. 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.

region

Tasmania 

variety

Pinot Noir

analysis

• Alcohol: 14.0%
• pH: 3.57
• Acidity (TA): 5.70 g/L