Single Vineyard
$60.00
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Will’s Vineyard Pinot
The Wine
The 2023 Vintage.
The 2023 vintage at Paramoor was a tricky one with multiple frost events throughout ripening. The region as a whole had marvellous weather after a somewhat chaotic spring. Yields were normal with fine acidity and excellent colour and phenolic ripeness. The erratic frost conditions highlighted the different microclimates across the Macedon Ranges. Vintage began in Will’s vineyard on May 2nd following a severe frost
Grapegrowing and Winemaking: Geoff Plahn and Steve Flamsteed, with assistance from Samantha Scarratt in the vineyard
Vinification.
Yields: < 2 tonnes per acre
Hand harvesting
100% wild yeast fermentation
Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel
12 months in French oak, 20% new oak
‘MV6 and MV5 clones between 20 and 25 years old. Picked at 12 Baume. Approx.25% whole bunch fermented. Aged 10 months in Francois Frere, 20% New 12% Alc.’
“Despite its 12.5% ABV, the Pinot comes across as supremely ripe, showing lots of confectionery upon opening. With a bit of breathing, the fruit turns darker and more supple – red cherry, strawberry, lots of sour cherry – and some added pepper and a touch of stemminess. In the mouth, the wine glides with abundant silkiness, while the plentiful acidity makes for a lively palate, bringing you back for a second sip. With even more air, the fruit characters turn savoury, and I feel the Pinot still has a few years before it’ll be showing its best, as often happens with this tempestuous and rewarding grape.” 93 Brendan Black
