Hazeldene Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

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Wine Details

Region Yarra Valley

State Victoria

Wine Type Red Wine

Variety Type Pinot Noir

Alcohol Percentage 13.2%

Background

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Tasting Notes

Bright crimson in colour with a garnet hue. Lifted fruit aromatics of crushed strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate, with a floral perfume note and hints of green spice. Whole bunch characters add complexity. The palate is seductive and vibrant, awash with a spectrum of juicy red fruits. Hints of brown spice and earth add layers and depth. The tannins are fine, velvety and intricately woven with the fruit. A soft line of acid holds the wine's shape to a decadent fantail finish.

Vineyard Notes

This wine was sourced from the north facing Hazeldene Vineyard, sited in the red volcanic soils of Gladysdale.

Winemaker's Notes

A traditional winemaking approach was used to produce this wine – 80% whole berry fermentation with 20% whole bunch inclusion in open vessels for two weeks followed by a 10 month maturation in French oak barrels.

Vintage Notes

A cool, long vintage with abundant rainfall and very low cropping levels has resulted in wines of great purity and high natural acidity.

Awards

Title Langtons Yarra Valley Wine Show 2022

Description Gold Medal

Title Langtons Yarra Valley Wine Show 2022

Description Best Pinot Noir of Show

Title Melbourne Royal Wine Show 2022

Description Gold Medal

Product Reviews (2)

Wine Reviewer - 96pts

“2021, I’ve been waiting for you ! A wonderful vintage in the hands of a producer with great sites and winemaking pedigree. The nose balances between floral, red berry aromatics and earthen spice. The palate has concentration and purity of red and black cherry, but it is the savoury build of tannins that are intertwined with stem and brown spice that is finely textured and set this wine apart. The finish is driven by black plum with a textural pull, undergrowth and subtle spice linger.” – Patrick Eckel

The Wine Front - 95pts

“Stand out Pinot Noir. Powerfully fruited, crunchy with spice, tannic and the possessor of real presence. Red cherry, woodsmoke and cranberry flavours run juicily throughout but it’s the waves of both tannin and spice that have this ricocheting to all corners. Wow this is impressive. Nutty oak completes a firm, detailed, beautifully fruited picture.” Campbell Mattinson