Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir has long been regarded as the best S.A. can produce and this stunning example from the Kuitpo region takes that quality to another level. The K1 vines are yieldng consistently and pruned as arched canes for extra light inception on the fruit and optimum balance.
The 2006 Pinot is a more delicate and elegant example compared to previous vintages, with early growing season rainfall leading to a longer ripening period than normal. This helped to make a more fruit-driven style with pure expression of terroir.
Fresh characters of morello cherry, damson plum and tamarillo drift into the nostrils with savoury notes of cumin, turmeric and cinnamon; some delicate Vietnamese mint and Szechuan pepper back up the complex tapestry of aroma.
These are replicated as a juicy and expressive palate that glides over the tongue with sublime texture. Very fine tannins bring softness and harmony to the mouth feel.
This wine ravishes the taste buds now, but if you can resist, it will build up a lovely sweet and sour palate, and earthy tones to balance the fresh scents. It’s a matter of personal taste, but it is destined to become truly great with 7-9 years age.
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir, 5 Clones blended D5V12, D4V2,
Mariafeld, GM18 & G8V7
Region: 100% Adelaide Hills
Harvest: Handpicked third week in March 2006
Winemaking: Various treatments to each clone
Alcohol: 14.4% alc/vol
Total acidity: 6.25g/L
pH: 3.49
Residual sugar: 2.3 mg/L
Total sulphur dioxide: 112 mg/L
