Lowestoft Estate Pinot Noir 2023 is a 95-point Tasmanian Pinot Noir from winemaker Liam McElhinney — sourced from the Lower Derwent Valley and East Coast, with 25% whole bunch fermentation and 10 months in large-format French oak. Pure red cherry and red plum fruits daubed in fine spice, amaro herbs, forest floor, and light gamey tones, with sour cherry on the palate, fine chalky tannins, and a bright, lingering exit. Lowestoft have been on a roll, and the 2023 release sees that form continue unabated.
Appearance
Crimson with ruby hues — excellent clarity and depth of colour that hints at the wine’s concentration and the careful, minimal-intervention winemaking that defines Lowestoft Estate.
Aroma
Exotic spice and rosemary envelope the nose with a lifted current of juicy cherry, red berries, and bright pomegranate — the aromatic profile revealing the wine’s cool climate origins and the lift and complexity that 25% whole bunch fermentation contributes.
Palate
Layers of anise and five spice envelop the structured palate, intertwining with intense black plum and juicy dark cherries — bright red berry acidity and graceful, chalky tannins ensuring silky texture and persistent length. Sour cherry coming through on the finish with a bright, lingering exit. A Tasmanian Pinot Noir of genuine purity, elegance, and impressive length of flavour.
Pairs With
Roasted duck breast, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, aged cheddar, charcuterie boards, or slow-cooked lamb shoulder — the silky texture and bright acidity make this equally enjoyable on its own. A versatile and genuinely elegant cool climate Pinot Noir for the table or the glass.
Reviews
“Lowestoft wines and winemaker Liam McElhinney have been on a roll lately, and the 2023 release sees that form continue unabated. Pure red cherry and red plum fruits daubed in fine spice, amaro herbs, forest floor and light gamey tones. Sour cherry coming through on the palate with fine, chalky tannins and a bright, lingering exit.”
95 Points — Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion (October 2024)
