Sourced from a pinot noir vineyard planted by Dr Andrew Pirie in 1998 in the northern subregion of Pipers River. Single vineyard, single clone (114). A touch more chiselled with minerally bones from which drape tones of red cherry, redcurrant, strawberry, pomegranate, leaf litter, souk-like spice and dried meats. There is excellent detail and length of flavour here and a focused, minerally intensity to its gaze. Finishes long and elegant with plenty of verve. Very easy to drink.
Medium-light red-purple colour, bright and shiny; smoked charcuterie aromas, complex and savoury, raspberry/red fruits and floral notes later. The reduction is present but controlled, and dissipates quickly. Lots of dried-herb aromas too. The wine is elegant and medium weighted, with ample fine tannins and good persistence. A fragrant, perfumed wine. Really lovely.
