2024 Plantagenet 'Normand' Pinot Noir

100% Great Southern Pinot Noir. Sourced from our Crystal Brook (71%) & Rocky Horror Vineyards (29%).

Dijon clones: 777 (finesse and power), 114 & 115 (perfume and structure).

Colour: Vibrant red-purple.

Aroma: A very pretty nose of bright red berries, dark cherries, dusty tannins, and lightly roasted coffee bean from French oak maturation.

Palate: Despite a warmer than average vintage, this wine exhibits a bright, natural raspberry acidity which drives a long and generous palate. Bursting with red cherries and strawberry there is also a subtle earthiness that adds complexity and finesse. The tannins are silky and glide across the palate creating a plush, well-structured Pinot Noir.

Food pairing: Pair with a platter of locally sourced bresaola and a tangy blue cheese.

Cellaring potential: 7-10 years.

Analysis: Alcohol 14.0% | pH: 3.36 | TA: 6.90 g/L

Rated #1 Pinot Noir in the Great Southern - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

93 points - "This has been sourced from two separate vineyards with clones 777, 114 and 115. The colour is brilliant and vibrantly expressed. The nose reveals a combination of cherry and red berry with some subtle spicy notes. On the palate the energy is evident immediately as the racy acidity brings it to life. An interesting combination of damp earthy mushroom and strawberry provides a complex mix. It’s effortlessly poised and long with a combination of acid and fine silky tannins guiding it to its long finish." - Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot