2023 Massale Pinot Noir

2023
Massale Pinot Noir

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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

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 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.

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