2018 Shadowfax Little Hampton Pinot Noir, Macedon Ranges
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Deep purple with a deep crimson hue.
AROMA
Floral violets, lavender and rose petal waft from
the glass, bolstered by plum and raspberry fruits. Further complexities reveal themselves, such as cardamom, cassis and sarsaparilla. Mineral aspects including gunpowder and graphite provide intrigue. Given time in the glass the Little Hampton’s signature aromatics intensify and seduce the drinker gracefully.
PALATE
Raspberry, plum and cherry sap fruits fall immediately onto the palate. Complexed with game meats, graphite and some white pepper. A focused and mineral core has drive, vibrancy and poise. Fine and lacey tannins frame the complex cardamom spice and subtle fruits. The wine has energy and lift that can only been seen in high altitude, cool climate Pinot Noir.
Drink now - 2032, with venison tataki, rare Little Hampton hare, foraged local pine mushrooms.
The Little Hampton vineyard was planted in 1998.
Hand-picked fruit carefully sorted and destemmed so 100% whole berries in small open fermenters, wild fermentation with daily plunging, 14 days on skins, pressed to used French hogsheads. A beautifully detailed and harmonious palate with spice, rose petal and cedar run through to a stunningly long finish and aftertaste.
96 pts - James Halliday, Published 01 August 2020
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Macedon Ranges |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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