2023 Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills

Pale crimson in the glass, the swill itself deft, dignified. This poise, together with tight bright fruit, leads the trajectory for this lovely wine from the cool and late ripening ’23 vintage. The wine is well-lit and the bouquet carries noteworthy lift. Red cherry, plum and Christmas berries scatter throughout. Umami undertones, too, leaf litter, bresaola and turned earth. There is no negotiation between structure and fruit here, just supreme balance. The tannins are authoritative yet joyous, lending frame through an enduring, savoury-leaning finish with plenty of spice, Szechuan, clove and anise. If quiet elegance were a wine, this would be the embodiment.

95 points Katrina Butler winecompanon.com.au

The colour has a lovely intense purple hue. The aromatics are delicate and floral with spice but the profound underlying terroir expression is of complex ripe strawberry puree and a hint of earth. It has moderate alcohol and finely textured structure.

A wine that exemplifies the elegance and finesse of cool-climate Pinot Noir. Tapanappa, a renowned winery established by the legendary winemaker Brian Croser, is known for producing wines that are true expressions of their unique terroir. The Foggy Hill Vineyard, located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, is particularly celebrated for its ability to produce Pinot Noir of exceptional quality.

Tapanappa’s approach to winemaking is rooted in respect for the vineyard’s unique terroir. The grapes for the Foggy Hill Pinot Noir are hand-harvested from the Foggy Hill Vineyard, which is known for its cool climate and foggy mornings, ideal conditions for producing Pinot Noir with complexity and finesse. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is aged in French oak barrels, with a focus on preserving the purity of the fruit and enhancing the wine’s natural elegance.