Nick and Trudy Stacy are the vignerons for Clandestine Vineyards. Fruit is sourced from the Tomich Vineyard at Woodside in the Adelaide Hills planted in 2008 and made by Ben Riggs. 30% Whole bunch fruit. Open fermenters for 10 days before pressed off into French oak (15% new) for maturation.

Clandestine Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, 2022

Medium garnet red in colour. Bright and aromatic: cherry and rosewater, Campari, crushed thyme, strawberry conserve and cedary oak. Full bodied with ample red berry flesh, spice and tacky, tart stalky tannin. Lacking a little delicacy and elegance, but stacked with flavour if that’s your thing for Pinot Noir.

RRP: $35
Alc: 13%
Rating: 17.25/20 (89/100)

Wine sample courtesy of Clandestine Vineyards