Lark Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 12.5% 750ml

Lark Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 12.5% 750ml

Tasting Notes

Aroma
Lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberry and blood plum, layered with hints of spice; clove, smoked tea and dried herbs.
Food matching
Duck, mushroom risotto, chargrilled wagyu.

Vinification
Hand-picked in small parcels, the Dijon 115 clone was fermented 100% whole bunch, while the MV6 and Pommard were destemmed and fermented traditionally.

Maturation
After pressing, the wine matured in French oak barrels (25% new) for 12 months before blending and bottling.

Vintage notes
2023 was a cool and slow-developing season, shaped by regular rainfall and mild temperatures. While disease pressure was high, attentive canopy and yield management paid off. The extended ripening period allowed for excellent flavour development at modest sugar levels, preserving natural acidity and freshness.

Country: Australia
Region: Canberra
Vintage: 2023
Variety: Pinot Noir
Alcohol volume: 12.5
Closure: Screwcap
Volume: 750
Weight: 1.38kg
Wine style: Red (Light Medium Bodied)

Reviews:

Shanteh Wale, Wine Pilot - 95 Pts

Fruit is sourced from the certified biodynamic Lark Hill Vineyard in Bungendore. Matured in 500L puncheons of which one third was new. Additional 12 months in barrel. Gorgeous concentration and finesse from a mix of clones. First up is Christmas cherries and pit, alongside blood plums and ironstone. Rusted tin, granitic earth and Bilberries. The palate leans towards its savoury side with cumin, burdock root and mushroom. Oak too is spiced and more meaty than sweet. Its tannin frame uplifts the entire drinking experience of the wine and leaves you chewing along awaiting the next sip. A wealth of layers and nuance and highly moreish. This is pine mushrooms and gooey cheese on toast territory. Drink now and will continue to evolve over the next 3-5 years.

Stuart Knox, The Real Review - 92 Pts

Medium cherry red colour. Black cherry, forest floor and a touch of reductive aromatics. Palate has a lovely texture to it, fruit is red and black with a ripe sweetness over vegetable stock and dried rosemary notes. Tannins are supple but have the density to ensure it carries long and dry at the finish.