Tasting Profile
February 2024
A vibrant bouquet with an array of red berried fruits, from ripe strawberry to red cherry, with delicate undertones of plum and a hint of orange rind. Layers continue to unfold with nuances of whole bunch green spice adding intrigue, while subtle earthy notes and a whisper of oak provide a subtle backdrop of depth and complexity. The palate reveals its full flavour profile, with juicy strawberry and dark cherry taking centre stage, backed by a refined tannin structure that adds weight and support. The wine’s acidity is bright and refreshing, carrying the palate seamlessly to a succulent and satisfying finish, leaving a lingering impression of purity and elegance.
13.0% alc
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Reviews
The WineFront, May 2024
Gary Walsh
It’s spicy, a little wheaty and nutty, cherry, and plum, some dried herb, orange rind too. Medium-bodied, with grainy graphite tannin, some sap in with the bright cherry, rhubarb, and strawberry on a finish of good length. It’s a complex wine, not your run-of-the-mill Pinot Noir for sure, and it’s good to drink.
93 points
Wine Pilot, May 2024
Ray Jordan
Bright red fruits open on the nose with characters of raspberry and sour cherry emerging. The light bodied palate carries plenty of fruit intensity supported by a chalky tannin and light oak influence. Sensational mouth feel showing wonderful integration to present seamlessly and very long.
94 points
The Real Review, July 2024
Aaron Brasher
Cherry red and lively in the glass. Complex aromas of dark cherry, blueberry, dried herbs, sap, spice and dried flowers. Bright, red and blue fruited, with plenty of crunch, spice and textured tannins. Long, layered and very satisfying drinking
91 points
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The Vintage
The Vineyard
The 2019 Kooyong Massale is a blend of Pinot Noir from our Tuerong and Balnarring vineyards. The fruit was fermented in open vats. Fermentation commenced spontaneously with ambient yeasts and lasted 15 to 18 days. The wine underwent indigenous malolactic fermentation. The maturation period was 10 months in French oak barriques and puncheons (5% new) and large format foudre. The wine was bottled without fining and with minimal filtration.