Stargazer Palisander Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Stargazer Palisander Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023Internationally acclaimed winemaker and pinotphile Samantha Connew purchased the Palisander vineyard in the Coal River Valley in 2016. She promptly expanded the vineyard, planting more Pinot Noir to add to the original plantings of 2004, winning the Royal Agricultural Show Societys Vineyard of the Year award in 2019. "A beautifully pure, flint struck Coal River Valley pinot noir from Sam Connew this year, perhaps showing a little more concentration

This has white peaches and nectarines

The above text is taken from an article that appeared in Young Gun of Wine: Portsea Estate winemakers Matt Lugg and Will Ross are Finalists in the Top Winemakers of 2024

our next door neighbour

"This is the pinnacle of the Houghton range

There's so many dry reds from Australian Italian grape variety wines

fine tannins leading to a soft back palate

The vineyards are planted to Pinot Noir (14ha)

Gold Medal - Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2023

November and in early January

Gouez explains that the white base for the Rosé Impérial "has more asperity because the red wines are quite mild and soft

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

One for the long term