Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir 750ml 2024 x 6

Name: Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir 750ml 2024 x 6
Brand: S.Smith
SKU: NEG015
Price: 258.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Ashton-Hills

$258.00 AUD

$292.00 AUD

Price per bottle $43

“The one Grand Cru of the state.” – James Halliday
2023 PICCADILLY VALLEY PINOT NOIR
The 2023 Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit from a handful of
grower vineyards around the Ashton Hills estate. The resulting wine benefits from
varied fruit character and vineyard expression, while maintaining the fine tannin
structure that is typical of the Ashton Hills style.
GROWING SEASON
For the second year in a row the Piccadilly Valley growing season resulted in reduced
yields. The long, cool and wet winter pushed into December affecting flowering and a cooler than average start to the year meant the small bunches and berries needed well
into March/April to reach maturity.
BOUQUET
Fragrant aromatics of red cherry, raspberry and Indian spice.
PALATE
Starting with blackberry and strawberry the juicy palate then gives way to a touch of
spice and savoury undergrowth. The balanced acidity and powdery tannins provide a long and supple finish.
VINIFICATION
Grapes were handpicked, keeping individual clones and vineyards separate in
small open fermenters. Some whole bunch fruit (10%) was added to ferments,
enhancing aromatics and structural complexity. Fermentation was initiated by indigenous yeast (wild ferment). Each parcel was basket pressed directly to seasoned French oak barriques and puncheons with full solids. All barrels were kept on lees to build palate weight, body, texture and complexity. They were racked and blended just prior to bottling.
CELLARING
Drink now or cellar for up to five years for further complexity.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
ALC 13%
Enjoy,
Liam Van Pelt