[SOLD-OUT] Shaw & Smith Lenswood Pinot Noir 2019

 

 

"Fragrant, yet earthy. It’s all about sweet dark spice, bergamot, just- cooked brown bread, and dark cherries. Medium-bodied, earthy and sappy, but sweetly fruited, baked plum and star anise, rhubarb and mushroom umami quality. Tannin is well-bedded in, with a lovely bit of chew to it, and the finish is spicy, perfumed and long, a little orange zest in the aftertaste. Really very good. Heaps of character. Likely better again with a couple more years in bottle." - Gary Walsh, Wine Front

"First planted in 1999, our Lenswood vineyard combines high altitude, mature vines, and diverse aspects, including cool east and south facing blocks. It is a great source for wines that can stand alone as single vineyard releases, with the balance to reward ageing. 

Sourced exclusively from our Lenswood property. Planted in 1999, the vineyard reaches 500 meters above sea level. The soil is brown loam over clay with some broken shale and stone on the ridges. Grapes were hand picked and hand sorted, before being tipped into open fermentors, either as whole bunches (around 30%) or destemmed whole berries. Long, gentle fermentation and maceration followed, then 10 months in French oak puncheons. Unfiltered and unfined." - Shaw + Smith

 

 

 

  Vegan-friendly  

Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- Adelaide Hills

Variety:

Wine Red - Pinot noir

Size:

750mL