2020 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Pinot Noir, Great Southern
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Mid red colour. The aromas from this wine show true Pinot Noir character. Strawberry and cherry fruits are backed by a complex and creamy gaminess. There are also hints of spice, stalks, and some charry barrel ferment characters all combining to give the wonderful complex aromas you would expect from good Pinot Noir.
The front palate shows the cherry and strawberry fruit characters. There is a silky texture and wonderful balance running through the mid palate, with the quality French oak adding subtle charry characters. The tannins are fine and balanced, combining with a tight acid structure to give a long, lingering and powerful finish. The light gaminess adds complexity, which will continue to develop with age. Will continue to improve and develop complexity with age; cellar for 10+ years.
Perfect with duck but also try with lamb, chicken and mild Asian dishes.
Five clones, vines 20-35 years old, multiple batch fermentations, 7-day cold soak, whole bunch, barrel ferment of final 3 baume for new French oak (28%), matured 15 months.
Perfect colour; a great pinot at the dawn of its life; plum and cherry riddled with spice, char, violets and forest floor. Sophisticated and confident,
97 points James Halliday Aug 2021 Drink to 2035
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | Great Southern, Porongurup |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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