Lowestoft Estate Pinot Noir 2022 Tasmania showcases exceptional cool-climate winemaking from the Derwent Valley, earning 95 points from Halliday Wine Companion. This beautifully crafted Pinot Noir delivers pure red cherry and berry fruits with spice-laden complexity, seamless extended finish and impressive length of flavour that positions Lowestoft amongst Tasmania's finest producers.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Crimson with ruby hues, displaying excellent clarity and depth of colour that hints at the wine's concentration and careful winemaking.
Aroma
Exotic spice and rosemary envelope the nose with a lifted current of juicy cherry, red berries and bright pomegranate. The aromatic profile reveals the wine's cool-climate origins and whole-bunch fermentation influence.
Palate
Layers of anise and five spice envelope the structured palate and intertwine with intense black plum and juicy dark cherries. Bright red berry acidity and graceful tannins ensure this is a wine with silky texture and persistent length, showcasing the purity and elegance that defines premium Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
Pairs With
This versatile Pinot Noir complements roasted duck breast, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, aged cheddar, charcuterie boards and slow-cooked lamb shoulder, whilst its silky texture and bright acidity make it equally enjoyable on its own.
Cellaring: Will reward careful cellaring of seven to ten years.
Reviews
"I remember a winemaker friend telling me to keep an eye on these guys a while back. In recent years, Lowestoft has become one of the high flyers on the Tassie wine scene. I owe that man a beer. This beautifully made wine is sourced from the Fogarty Group's vineyards in the state. Pure red cherry and berry fruits, spice laden, complex and composed, the 2022 release impresses with its seamless extended finish and length of flavour."
95 Points — Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
Published 29 April 2024
