2022 Pinot Noir
The diabolically low crops of 2022 and the warmer weather have led to this concentrated and intensely flavoured Pinot noir. The aromatics of this wine leap from the glass....bright, vibrant, pure fruits. Cherries, ripe stewed strawberries, quince and rhubarb are all easily detected onthe nose. There is oak spice and a faint touch of roasted coffee thanks to the 18 months barrel maturation, comprising 25% new French oak. The palate again is concentrated, intense and pure. Flavours of cranberry...Read More...
The diabolically low crops of 2022 and the warmer weather have led to this concentrated and intensely flavoured Pinot noir. The aromatics of this wine leap from the glass....bright, vibrant, pure fruits. Cherries, ripe stewed strawberries, quince and rhubarb are all easily detected on
the nose. There is oak spice and a faint touch of roasted coffee thanks to the 18 months barrel maturation, comprising 25% new French oak. The palate again is concentrated, intense and pure. Flavours of cranberry, raspberry, quince (a real hallmark of Mount Mary Pinot), liquorice and spice. Something we love to see in our Pinots is tannin. We work extremely hard in the vineyard to ensure our Pinot noir fruit contains adequate tannins in the skins. Additionally, our winemaking practices encourage tannin extraction, as we see this as such a crucial component in high quality Pinot noir. The vintage shows this so beautifully and gives the wine structure, focus and length. 100% Pinot Noir. - Sam Middleton, Winemaker.