Cool climate growing conditions allow Pinot Noir to shine in the Adelaide Hills. The grapes for this 2010 were gathered from five Adelaide Hills districts, then partially cold-soaked to maximize color and flavor, fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for up to two years in French oak hogsheads (approx. 63 gallons). The result is a medium pinot-ruby color, forward plum and black cherry aromatics, dry medium fruit flavors with hints of spice and ripe cherry-berry. The finish is dry, 13.6% alcohol and a lingering trace of mineral.
Wakefield, Adelaide Hills (South Australia) Pinot Noir 2010
By Gerald D. Boyd