Clyde Park 'D Block' Pinot Noir 2016

Clyde Park Vineyard was established in 1979 by none other than Gary Farr of Bannockburn / Br Farr fame. Under the current owners, Sue Dixon and Terry Jongebloed, further plantings since have increased the vineyard to 35 acres, expanding the Chardonnay and adding Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. In all 7 clones of Pinot Noir, 6 clones of Chardonnay, 2 clones of Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc and a sole clone of Pinot Gris.

"MV6 clone planted '88, 60% whole bunches, wild-fermented, post-ferment maceration, 35 days on skins, matured for 11 months in French oak (33% new), 165 dozen made. Slightly lighter, brighter colour than the standard wine, the bouquet complex, spicy and inviting; the palate has the power and drive of a tip top great Premier Cru from Vosne Romanee, and a superior outlook for cellaring, its inherent quality protected for decades by the screwcap. " Rating 97 Points.  James Halliday.  The Wine Companion.