Tasting Note: “Deep ruby hue with inviting savoury, fruit and floral aromas including Portobello mushroom, dark Ghana chocolate, cedar, blackberry, *Bing cherry and lilac flower. The palate is also complex with layers of dark fruit, spice, and umami that are woven together by a fresh vein of acidity. The texture is vibrant and delectable with fine, firm tannins that build in the mouth giving a long, memorable finish. Playful with understated power, this quintessential Bendigo Pinot has a tangy freshness that comes from grapes grown at elevation. Intriguing and approachable in its youth, this wine should develop beautifully for 15+ years. (*Bing cherry originated in the Pacific Northwest in Milwaukie, Oregon, the town where I was raised. This wine evokes many happy memories for me and I wish the same for you).” – Jen Parr
Winemaking Notes: Harvested on 24th, 29th, 31st March and 5th April 2022. 35% whole bunch fruit, aged in 27% new oak for 11.5 months. Unfined, cross flow filtered. 1,170 dozen total production.
Alcohol: 14.0%
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: Chinaman’s Terrace, Bendigo, Central Otago, New Zealand
Accolades:
96/100 – Bob Campbell MW
95/100 – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
94/100 – Cameron Douglas MS
96/100 – Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (2021 vintage)
5 stars – Michael Cooper (2021 vintage)