"Perfumed floral fruit aromas with a nice earthy edge. Gorgeous silky palate with great balance between the sweet fruit and lively acidity. A delicious, delicate and delightful wine."

Winestate, 01/05/2008

Sourced from Block 12 in the Adelaide Hills this extremely approachable medium bodied pinot noir has complex aromas of smoked bacon and roasted coffee bean. The palate is fruit forward with gamey, truffle flavours and natural sweetness softened by velvety tannins and moderate use of oak. The finish is soft and sleek and will continue to develop with further bottle maturation and careful cellaring. A great converter for the non pinot-philes.

The 2005 vintage was very good in Tasmania and this wine is testimony to that.  Wood maturation was used sparingly to provide some complexity without compromising the primary fruit flavours of rich dark berry fruits and spice, herbal and floral characters.  This wine shows excellent balance and structure - soft and silky with good length.  This is a gem of a Pinot representing great value for  money but there is not a lot available so be quick.                  

Perfume, elegant fruit flavours, and soft ripe tannins are all
hallmarks of this outstanding Pinot Noir. Exceptionally cool
flowering weather in December 2006 resulted in an unusually
small crop. A normal warm summer followed creating the
distinctive Escarpment style showing complexity and
attractive texture and savoury ripe fruit flavours for which
Pinot Noir is celebrated. Inspired by the classic wines of Burgundy, this Pinot noir is a tribute to Martinborough’s unique terrior. It will cellar gracefully for up to 10 years.

This succulent wine was matured in fine grained French oak barriques for 14 months.  It opens up to aromas of violets and spices which is supported with vibrant, toasty and ripe tannins.  Enjoy now for its supple charm or allow it to unveil its secrets as it matures over the next 5 years.