The 2024 Franklinii Pinot Noir is a regional wine from the Huon Valley in Tasmania. The fruit is from two vineyards: Elsewhere Vineyard and Frankcomb (the first vintage featured fruit just from this vineyard). As it happens, the Franklinii name is the scientific name of the Huon pine, endemic to this area. They're magical trees and ancient too. This Pinot is eminently darker-fruited than the Yarraensis tasted alongside. Here, this is spicy and capacious, with exotic spices and dark fruit, with an airiness to the tannins that carries the flavor through the long finish. It's excellent. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink: 2026-2036
Perfumed, finely detailed aromas of red cherries, wild strawberries, citrus peel, garden herbs, graphite and damp soil. The tightly wound, focused palate has bright acidity and fine, silky tannins, showing fresh red and black berries with spices and an earth-driven finish. Savory and mineral with great length and poise. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
