2019 Santolin Gruyere Pinot Noir

This wine is produced from fruit grown on a single block in the Syme on Yarra Vineyard in Gruyere, located approx. 150m above sea level with clay loam soils that sit above ancient rocky subsoil. The vineyard has a gentle east facing slope, minimising frost risk and maximising sunshine exposure with good rainfall across the whole block. The vineyard uses biodynamic principles and is hand pruned and shoot thinned when required throughout the growing season. 2021 was an excellent year in the Yarra Valley, with a long, cool growing season and timely rain events producing excellent quality and healthy yields.

Additional Notes: Suitable for vegans

ABV%: 14.5%

Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard: Syme Vineyard

Cellar info: 10+ years

Fermentation: Open pot fermenters using wild yeast

pH number: 3.45

TA number: 6.3g/l

Oak: 10 months in 100% French oak - 30% new

Production Total: 140 dozen

Service temperature: 14-16°C

Service temperature: 14-16°C

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"Medium to full purple/red colour, bright, the bouquet offering dominant charry oak at first sniff, the fruit sweet and juicy in the mouth, delicious and mouth-watering. A vibrant, fresh and energetic young pinot with oodles of charm. 92 Points."

Huon Hooke

The Real Review

92 points