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GS D1 SHOT 01 Whisson Bay 0137 LORES

ADELAIDE HILLS, Pinot Noir

Monopole

13.5 % Alc. 320 Bottles made.

100% de-stemmed fruit, 10% new French Oak. 2020 was a very cool year, hence this Monopole has a lot of red cherries, very savoury, pure and great minerality.

Still very young with tight structure. Drinking window: 2026-2036.
Reviews
From a mere four rows, 10% whole bunch, 10% new French oak. Restrained aromas of autumnal leaves and au jus make for a very attractive earthy and savoury opening. Wild strawberry and dried cherry sit behind, dancing around a beautiful core of ferrous minerality and pops of salty, roast tomato umami and dried cranberry. This is quite stunning from the outset, with a Burgundian restraint and sensibility as well as lovely complexity. The palate is fine and detailed with brilliant texture and balance. Cherry, red currant and wild raspberry make way for a similarly autumnal display of decaying leaf, earth, subtle mushroom and ferrous minerality again. All of this before being wrapped up by integrated, earthy tannins and fresh acidity to a long and even finish. This is such a great wine. Balance, poise, length and a striking mineral complexity. 25 dozen made.
Tom Kline — 96+ Points