Blue Rock Pinot Noir 2018
Hillside frost-free site planted over limestone and clay. The oldest Pinot Noir block was planted in 1986 and is still on its own roots. Distinct from the Eclipse vineyard because of vastly different geology with the clays that deliver rich, velvety texture. This is perhaps a more approachable wine than Eclipse, but still with elegance and underlying intensity.
Hillside frost-free site planted over limestone and clay. The oldest Pinot Noir block was planted in 1986 and is still on its own roots. Distinct from the Eclipse vineyard because of vastly different geology with the clays that deliver rich, velvety texture. This is perhaps a more approachable wine than Eclipse, but still with elegance and underlying intensity.
Hillside frost-free site planted over limestone and clay. The oldest Pinot Noir block was planted in 1986 and is still on its own roots. Distinct from the Eclipse vineyard because of vastly different geology with the clays that deliver rich, velvety texture. This is perhaps a more approachable wine than Eclipse, but still with elegance and underlying intensity.
“4.5 stars - From hill-grown vines planted in 1995 and 1996, the 2018 vintage was matured for a year in French oak barriques and puncheons (15 per cent new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Ruby hued, it is an attractively perfumed, medium to full-bodied, graceful red with fresh, ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, savoury notes adding complexity and a lengthy finish. Well worth cellaring.”
“5 stars / 94 points - This is immediately appealing on the nose showing complex aromas of dark cherry, vanilla, mushroom, thyme and hazelnut characters. The palate displays excellent concentration and fleshy mouthfeel, wonderfully complemented by savoury nuances and beautifully integrated fine tannins. Gorgeously stylish. At its best: now to 2025.”
“4 stars / 90 points - Grown on clay and limestone soils, which have produced a vibrant, medium-bodied pinot noir with a core of sweet plum, cherry, berry and spice flavours supported by fine tannins.”
