{"product_id":"lowestoft-2020-pinot-noir","title":"2020 Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson with ruby hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExotic spice and rosemary envelope the nose with a lifted current of juicy cherry, red berries and bright pomegranate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill reward careful cellaring of seven to ten years.\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\u003eSmall parcels were hand-picked from our prestigious vineyards in the Lower Derwent Valley (95%) and East Coast (5%) and 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.\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: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity (TA): 5.30 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Hobart Wine Show 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"trophy\" title=\"Royal Hobart Wine Show 2021] [badge rating=\"trophy\" title=\"Royal Hobart Wine Show 2021] [badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Royal Hobart Wine Show 2021]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Tasmanian Red Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Melbourne Wine Awards 2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2022\"] \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=\"gold\" title=\"National Wine Show of Australia\"] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Melbourne Wine Awards 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[badge rating=\"gold\" title=\"Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2021\"] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHalliday Wine Companion 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked fruit from the Lower Derwent Valley; up to 25% whole bunches; gentle hand plunging and occasional pumpovers. Matured 10 months in 30% new, large-format French oak. Stunning Derwent Valley pinot noir of grace and beauty. Varietally exact red and black cherry fruits are the theme, amplified and never distracted by skilful, subtle work with whole bunches and French oak. Great potential. Purity, class and joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"95\" title=\"Halliday Wine Companion\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJames Suckling 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, elegant pinot with aromas of raspberries, peppercorns, red cherries, rosemary and red tea. Very fine, silky tannins here. Fragrant and medium-bodied with a lengthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[points rating=\"93\" title=\"James Suckling\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lowestoft","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":40350460051526,"sku":"3310PIN20D67","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/LOW_Pinot_Best_Barrels_NV_79b3a78d-1d75-4b64-b29a-983004220f30.png?v=1689144744","url":"https:\/\/fogartyhall.wine\/products\/lowestoft-2020-pinot-noir","provider":"Fogarty Hall Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}