Stoney Rise Pinot Noir 2023

The Stoney Rise Pinot Noir is blend of estate grown fruit and fruit purchased from small growers around the Tamar Valley.  The estate vineyard comprises just over half of the fruit from vines planted in 2004. The remainder comes from older vines planted in 1986 – which is the component of the blend that gives this wine it’s structure and backbone.

"Perfume, bright red fruits, a little baking spice and quiet earthiness. It’s sleek and fine-boned, but delivers a good amount of flavour, pure acidity, and particularly good fine emery tannin grip, with a fresh and long finish. Structure delivered with a light touch. You might even call it a sensual wine. I really like it."  93+ pts, Gary Walsh.  The Wine Front.

"Mixed clones; 85% estate, 15% contract grown; 100% destemmed, seven different ferments; matured for 9 months in used foudres and barrels. The bouquet is full to the brim of dark cherry and poached plum; the palate is glorious, fresh and vibrant, with sparklets of spices on a barely obvious film of tannins." 96 Points.  James Halliday.  The Weekend Australian.