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6 PACK - 2018 Gippsland 'Leongatha' Pinot Noir
6 PACK - 2018 Gippsland 'Leongatha' Pinot Noir
The wine is a mix of several clones: D5, MV6 and 777. The grapes were destemmed into an open stainless-steel pot and fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine was pressed after two weeks on skins to barrels (30% new) with full solids. It went through malolactic fermentation in the spring. After 12 months in barrel the wine was blended into tank where it sat for two months on fine lees. It was given a light filtration and bottled in August 2019.
Fresh, frisky, strawberry and mint, perfumed too, and a modest amount of smoky earthiness. Limpid and fine, cool feeling, with a stroke of emery tannin, sap and spice, and a lively finish of excellent length. Beautifully made and so pleasing to drink. Touch and go for a higher score.
Gary Walsh, Winefront
Deep, rich red/purple colour with a smoky, char-oak bouquet together with raspberry and a faint trace of peppermint. The wine is soft and round, full and delicious on the palate, the oak is noticeable but far from domineering. A very attractive pinot, long and satisfying. 93, Huon Hooke.com
Gorgeous pinot noir. Strength of purpose. Twigs, herbs, mint and woodsmoke notes, yes, but a power of dry, macerated cherry flavour. It’s a wine with an urge to it, an irresistible momentum. It’s not a wine of fireworks but sparks fly around a tightly-drawn fuse. 94, Campbell Mattinson, wine front.com.au