Spring Vale Estate Pinot Noir 2023 Tasmania Freycinet Coast – Driest part of Tasmania, since 1986. This exceptional Tasmanian Pinot Noir showcases ripe dark fruits with loads of toasty mocha oak notes, nuances of lavender, blood oranges and rose petals, delivering a savoury seductive textural palate from warm days and cool nights ideal for slow ripening and excellent flavour development on fertile clay loam.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Rich ruby red colour, displaying the excellent flavour development of this exceptional 2023 Tasmanian Pinot Noir from Spring Vale Estate on the Freycinet Coast, the driest part of Tasmania.
Aroma
Ripe dark fruits and loads of toasty mocha oak notes, with nuances of lavender, blood oranges and rose petals. The aromatic profile reflects the warm days and cool nights of the Freycinet Coast climate, ideal for slow ripening and excellent flavour development.
Palate
Savoury palate, very seductive and textural. The wine showcases ripe dark fruits with loads of toasty mocha oak notes, complemented by nuances of lavender, blood oranges and rose petals. The vineyard began in 1986 when a small area of 0.8 hectares were planted to Pinot Noir, with further plantings made in the following years. The soil at Spring Vale is mostly a fertile clay loam, with excellent drainage throughout the vineyard and pH around 6.5.
Pairs With
This exceptional Tasmanian Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast duck breast, pan-seared salmon, mushroom risotto, lamb rack, aged Gruyère or Brie, or charcuterie boards, with the wine's savoury seductive textural palate making it perfect for elegant dining, game birds and earthy dishes.
The Freycinet Coast is the driest part of Tasmania, with warm days and cool nights ideal for slow ripening.
Producer: Spring Vale Estate
Region: Tasmania, Freycinet Coast
Vintage: 2023
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Since 1986, fertile clay loam soil
Climate: Driest part of Tasmania, 550mm annual rainfall
Style: Ripe dark fruits, toasty mocha oak, seductive, textural
Character: Dark fruits, mocha, lavender, blood oranges, rose petals
Drinking Window: Enjoy now and cellar
