Lovely Pinot, fairly priced
"Well made in a slightly bigger style, lovely to drink already."
Gold medal winner at both the Decanter World Wine Awards and the National Wine Show, the 2023 Lowestoft Estate Pinot Noir is one of the most powerful expressions we’ve seen from this vineyard. Sourced from 75% Lowestoft Vineyard and 25% Tasman Peninsula, it’s a wine of intensity and finesse.
Bright, lifted aromatics of fresh raspberry, cranberry, wild strawberry and rooibos tea lead the way, with a zippy lift of pink pepper and brambly spice. Hand-picked and fermented in small open-top fermenters, it sees a modest 17.5% whole bunch and no additions throughout fermentation. The wine was gently worked for 18 days on skins before maturing in 500L French oak puncheons (20% new) for 10 months.
Concentrated yet supple, the palate reveals layers of cherry, damson plum and rosehip, laced with sandalwood, amaro and anise. A fine mineral acidity runs through the finish, bringing tension and length to this fine crafted Pinot.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.
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"Well made in a slightly bigger style, lovely to drink already."