2021, Pinot Noir, The Paringa Single Vineyard, Paringa Estate
Halliday Wine Companion 96 (2023)
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At a glance
- Grape
- Pinot Noir 100%
- Region
- Mornington Peninsula, Australia
- Alcohol
- 13.50%
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Medium (5-10 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Poultry & Pork, Red Meat, Cheese
Why this wine
The Mornington Peninsula is a cool maritime strip south of Melbourne that has become Australia's most convincing Pinot Noir country. This is the estate's top bottling, from its original vineyard. Savoury and structured rather than sweetly fruited.
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Description
How it tastes
Spice and dark cherry with charry oak and mocha and coffee from barrel fermentation, over rich ripe fruit and firm structure.
The producer
The Home Block sits next to the cellar door and dates from 1985 — north-facing at 146 metres. Lindsay McCall bought a derelict orchard on the Mornington Peninsula in 1984 and planted this himself.
Food and drinking
Good with poultry & pork, red meat and cheese. Ready now, and will hold for a few years yet. Serve at 16–18°C.