2024 “Heroes”Pinot Noir

2024 “Heroes”Pinot Noir

$75.00

“From an unirrigated and organic vineyard planted much closer to Lorne than Geelong, in the Otway Hinterland. Having honed his pinot-making skills at Bannockburn and Clyde Park, James Thomas is now making his own outstanding pinot noirs. 30% whole bunches. A medium, bright ruby red. With its aromas of pure red fruits, floral scents, allspice and a hint of autumn leaves, this soars effortlessly from the glass. The palate is medium bodied, with pitch-perfect silky and persistent tannins and bright acidity. Finishes mineral and long. Worth every cent and more.” –  Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion 02 December 2025

 

Vineyard:
“Heroes” Vineyard, Otway Hinterland, VIC
Soil:
Tertiary sandstone/siltstone, sandy clay loams over highly penetrable clay and weathered sandstone.
Varieties:
Pinot Noir (MV6 and Abel clones)
Harvest date:
8th and 21st of March 2024
Yield:
0.85kg per vine / 1 tonne per acre
Fermented:
30% whole bunch pressed, fermented with wild yeast and natural malo.
Maturation:
10 months in French oak 25% new
Alcohol:
13.6%
Bottling date:
Feb 2024; bottled without fining.
Production: 
180 cases.

 

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