Pinot Noir grown at Serré Vineyard, a high density planting with low trellising and narrow rows to replicate the tough vineyard conditions of Grand Cru Burgundy. It naturally yields at 500g/vine. NASAA Certified Organic 2021. This block is possibly the oldest close-planted Pinot Noir vineyard in Australia. It certainly is the best of our Pinot Noir sites: uniform, focused, powerful and fragrant, every year. It will continue to develop and drink well for ten to 15 years or more.
Sorry but due to limited stock, we need to restrict orders to 6 bottles per customer.
Minimum Order 6 Units (straight or mixed)
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Pinot Noir, clone MV6 on own roots, planted in 1984 and 1986. 1.2m rows x 1.2m vine spacing. Volcanic surface material with darker clay over weathered basalt and limestone. Grapes hand-harvested 27/2/19 and 4/3/19.
- Wild fermentation with 20% whole bunch.
- Pressed to tank, settled overnight before 10 months in French oak hogsheads (20% new).
- Spring malo-lactic fermentation, then racked to tank prior to bottling January 2020.
- 12.9% alc/vol.
Deeper red and purple colour, with a vibrant nose of lively red fruits and complexing spice, the whole bunch fermentation creates transparency and structure. This lovely wine promises enjoyment in both the short and medium term.
2017
" The perfumed bouquet of red berries, rose petals and spice leads into a wondrously fine, elegant palate. It's the product of many things, including the great '17 Victorian vintage." 99points - James Halliday The Weekend Australian March 2020
2019
"A thoroughly satisfying pinot of depth and complexity. The fleshy, high-extract richness, velvet tannins and persistence of flavour add up to a wine of real gravitas." Drink 2021 - 2031 96/100 -Huon Hooke, The Real Review June 2021
