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Tamar Ridge

Pinot Noir 2018

$34.00

4 Awards/Critics’ Notes
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An elegant expression of Tamar Valley Pinot Noir, displaying aromas of ripe dark cherry against a background of spicy and savoury characters. 

A rich and complex wine with a good concentration of fine, soft, silky tannins that will reward cellaring.

Description

Vineyard Region: Tasmania
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 13.5%
Colour: This pinot noir is deep purple with hints of crimson.
Aroma: A rich and complex nose showing generous aromas of ripe dark cherry and red berry fruits dominating against a background layer of spice and savoury complexity.
Palate: It has mouth-filling flavours of ripe raspberry and strawberry. The fruit flavours are balanced by a good concentration of fine, soft, silky tannins and enough acidity to give definition to the finish which is long and persistent with lingering ripe fruit.
Peak Drinking: Until 2026

Recommended food pairings: This full and flavoursome pinot noir makes a versatile accompaniment to a great variety of foods. It would be delightful with an olive crusted lamb cutlet served on a tomato and chickpea salad. Or for something different try the Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir with a roasted squab that has a preserved lemon and thyme stuffing.

Growing Conditions: A blend of several clones was used as we have aimed for an elegant and complex expression of our terroir that will reward cellaring and suit fine dining.

Winemaker: Tom Wallace

Winemaking notes: After crushing the must was pumped into open stainless steel fermenters with some batches allowed to undergo pre-ferment maceration and soak on skins for up to 5 days. Fermentation on skins for approximately 10 days with ferment temperatures allowed to run at temperatures of up to 30°C. During this time the cap was plunged twice daily. All batches were pressed using a hydraulic basket press and then pumped into French oak barriques. Approximately 20% of the wine was matured in new oak with the balance aged in a mixture of two to three year old barrels. Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir is typically aged for 10-12 months prior to bottling. The wine finished with and Alcohol of 13.5%, a TA of 6.0 g/l and pH of 3.53.

2 Awards

  1. 2021 Halliday Wine Companion

    James Halliday 01/08/2020 90 points

  2. 2020 Perth Royal Wine Awards

    04/09/2020 Bronze Medal

Critics’ tasting notes

  1. “This is a silky smooth and stylish pinot noir from Tamar Valley in Tasmania. Notes of spice and cherry. The palate has a smooth veneer created by the perfect integration of oak, fruit and tannin. Slightly savoury finish completes things.”

    93/100

    Ray Jordan - The West Australian 16/07/2020

  2. “Crushed to open stainless steel fermenters, part 5 days cold soak carbonic maceration, pressed to French oak (20% new), matured for 12 months. Intense flavours need to soften and capture the oak and tannins currently running amok. Difficult to analyse.”

    James Halliday 01/08/2020

Delivery Information

All our products are shipped from our Winery in Milawa, VIC.

Zone (defined by postcode) Aramex AusPost
Albury/Local Area $12.00 $15.00
Melbourne $16.00 $12.00
Sydney, ACT $12.00 $20.00
NSW, VIC Country $16.00 $22.00
Adelaide, Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast $16.00 $16.00
QLD Country $16.00 $28.00
Tasmania, Perth $25.00 $30.00
SA Country $30.00 $30.00
NT, Country WA $59.00 $36.00

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