Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024"Tolpuddle Vineyard is making arguably the greatest pinot noir in Australia." James Suckling Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW (Shaw & Smith) purchased the vineyard in 2011 after a look and see jaunt to Tasmania when they became smitten by Tolpuddle's Coal Valley location and mature vines, planted only to pinot noir and chardonnay. They are fully committed to seeing Tolpuddle Vineyard recognised as one of Australia's great single vineyards.

plentiful fine chocolaty/ velveteen textures

It's medium in weight but it promotes a general feeling of substance

we see signs of the complexity that will surely follow with a fragrant

as well as a barrel-fermented white blend named The Halberd

and a long sweet tangy orange and spice laced finish

creating a vortex of energy and life in which the fruit can float

with spicy

but the fruit is pure and strong

It will be more accessible in a year or so

"Wines such as the 1983 Lindemans Hunter River burgundy Bin 6600 offer enthusiasts definitive statements of the classic Hunter style of red wine

No longer overwhelmed by wood

which shows wonderfully pure black fruits