2023 Balnarring Pinot Noir

2023
Balnarring Pinot Noir

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Tasting Profile

April 2024

Aromas of both red and blue fruits leap from the glass, intertwining notes of dark cherries and boysenberries, with delicate hints of violet florals. Intriguing layers of brown spice, subtle green olive, and earthy undertones add depth and complexity. The palate showcases a velvety core of raspberry and dark cherry flavours. The tannins, polished and refined, carry a subtle toasty essence, while a refreshing acidity guides the wine with finesse. Vibrant, opulent, and intricately layered, this wine is delightful for immediate enjoyment, yet promises greater depth with medium-term cellaring.

13.5%

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Reviews

Wine Pilot, May 2024

Ray Jordan

A wonderful example of region and variety. Bright cherry and raspberry aromas with a little dried herb character. The palate is intense with a slightly chalky mouth feel. Impeccable oak and fruit balance with the of large format foudres allowing the fruit to express itself beautifully

95 points

The Real Review, July 2024

Aaron Brasher

Bright and youthful in appearance. Complex aromas of dark cherry, earth, chalk, sap, pot-pourri, bramble and spice. Fleshy, youthful, red and blue fruit driven, with plenty of grip, texture and presence. It has lovely concentration, sophistication and balance.

93 points

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The Vintage

Spring remained cold and wet, with 389mm of rainfall, making it the wettest Spring in 25 years. These conditions were challenging for our viticultural team. Waterlogged soils prevented access to the vineyards, with critical tractor operations delayed several times. Flowering commenced mid to late November amid continuing cold and wet conditions, which protracted our flowering period over several weeks. These challenging conditions prevailed until late December when we finally welcomed warm and sunny days. Fortunately, all our vineyards remained disease-free. Conditions for most of January and February were ideal. All our vineyards were healthy, albeit with very low crop loads. The mild conditions throughout late February and early March made this part of the season almost perfect for slow and steady ripening. Harvest commenced on 3 March and concluded on 14 April, slightly later than usual. Weather conditions were mild with temperatures below average and rainfall above average, providing gradual ripening throughout harvest with rain events being the only pressure. Our viticulture team worked steadily to deliver pristine fruit to the winery. Yields were lower than average due to the cool and wet 2022 Spring. Despite the low yields, fruit quality is exceptional.
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The Vineyard

The Port Phillip Estate ‘Balnarring’ vineyard is located on the Mornington Peninsula at Balnarring, on Miocene sedimentary soils. Our wines are made from domain grown, handpicked grapes and aim to manifest terroir: the integration of our geology and soils with the macroclimate of our region, the mesoclimates of the various sites within our vineyard and the weather of the annual grape growing season. Our cultural operations in the vineyard and practices in the winery endeavour to articulate these unique characteristics diligently, respectfully and without artifice.

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