15% whole bunch, 85% de-stemmed, 17% new French oak.
2022 was a very mild year with few gentle heat patches during summer, hence the wines from 2022 has more red fruits such as Satsuma plums, ripe cherries on the nose and plush palate, finish with fine crunchy tannin and fresh acidity. This Black Label is touch more generous than 2021. Drinking window: September 2024- 2034.
13.5% Alc. 3,000 Bottles made.
ADELAIDE HILLS, Pinot Noir
Black Label
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1985 plantings, 15% whole bunch, 13% new French oak. Decaying leaves meld with wild strawberry, roast tomato, ferrous minerals, and some smoky, sappy undertones. It’s restrained in its fruit profile which suits magically with the autumnal and savoury aromas.
There’s a lovely cooling mineral lift through the palate but while still intense and detailed. A sappy mouthfeel wrapping around macerated strawberry, gentle ferrous minerals, subtle button mushroom, bright red cherry, and smoke. Silty tannins are fine but assertive, providing frame and carry through the palate.
A fine and detailed Pinot Noir, melding fruit and savoury to a tee and with lovely detailed length to boot, and brilliant intensity.
There’s a lovely cooling mineral lift through the palate but while still intense and detailed. A sappy mouthfeel wrapping around macerated strawberry, gentle ferrous minerals, subtle button mushroom, bright red cherry, and smoke. Silty tannins are fine but assertive, providing frame and carry through the palate.
A fine and detailed Pinot Noir, melding fruit and savoury to a tee and with lovely detailed length to boot, and brilliant intensity.
Tom Kline — 95 Points
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Whisson Lake makes premium wines from the highest-altitude Pinot Noir vineyard within South Australia's Adelaide Hills.
