From Heirloom Vineyard’s “finest Pinot Noir Vineyard” in Kersbrook in the Adelaide Hills. The wine made by Elena Brooks along with Rosie Signer. Natural ferment with 50% whole bunches, basket press and matured in older French oak.
Heirloom Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, 2020
Medium garnet red. Cherry and strawberry fruits with suggestion of light chinotto, twiggy whole bunch spice and meaty/briny stock base notes to almost earthy root vegetable. Lightly etched frame with a centre of cherry garnished with light camp smoke and hints of bitter citrus. Staying earthy, there’s a delicate structure of light grippy tannin and a soft diminuendo of flavour to close. A pleasant and fine Pinot Noir
RRP: $40
Alc: 13.2%
Rating: 17.5/20 91/100
Wine sample courtesy of Heirloom Vineyards
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