Terrason Swallowfield Pinot Noir 2023

From the producer: "Around 260m above sea level, surrounded by forest on all sides, strewn with granite and quartz, which protrude like enormous prehistoric boulders in certain areas. Swallowfield is one of the most beautiful vineyards in Australia."

"Thirty-year-old MV6 Pinot Noir from Swallowfield’s Block One. Granite and quartz soils, sitting at 300 metres above sea level. Amongst the most southern vineyards in the Upper Yarra Valley. The season gave us around 2.0 tonnes per acre - perfect for Pinot Noir. We reduced the whole cluster to as bunches were small, but the stems were a little green. This allowed longer time in cuve with fewer punch downs but more remontage (wetting of the cap). Ten months in oak with malo-lactic fermentation only starting in December. An age-worthy Pinot Noir that can comfortably be cellared for a decade. Delicate harmonious aromatics, cherry, red fruits, and spice."

"Medium bodied palate with fine tannins, good depth and a finish that lingers."