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Handpicked WinesCollection Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2019
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TASTING NOTES
It’s easy to see why the Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s premier Pinot Noir regions in this wine of vibrant cherry fruits, spicy oak and earthy complexity. The palate is silky smooth and has velvety tannin.
SEASON
It was a warm, dry season leading into what looked like a very early harvest before a short spell of rain and cool weather in February allowed us to take a breath and regroup. It also allowed precious extra hang time so Pinot Noir fruit could build excellent flavour. Sure enough, it got mad in late February, when everything seemed to ripen at once. Timing was crucial and we made the call to begin picking earlier than most, thus avoiding a heatwave and retaining fresh, vibrant flavour and balance. The harvest was short, early and hectic, but oh so exciting.
WINEMAKING
This wine is from select vineyards on the peninsula as well as our own Capella Vineyard in Bittern, making it a true representation of the region and the season. The fruit was harvested by hand then chilled overnight at the winery before destemming and fermentation in open fermenters with hand plunging. A small parcel (about 5%) was fermented in whole bunches to increase complexity. The wine was matured for 11 months in a mix of new and seasoned oak barriques from a selection of coopers.
It’s easy to see why the Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s premier Pinot Noir regions in this wine of vibrant cherry fruits, spicy oak and earthy complexity. The palate is silky smooth and has velvety tannin.
SEASON
It was a warm, dry season leading into what looked like a very early harvest before a short spell of rain and cool weather in February allowed us to take a breath and regroup. It also allowed precious extra hang time so Pinot Noir fruit could build excellent flavour. Sure enough, it got mad in late February, when everything seemed to ripen at once. Timing was crucial and we made the call to begin picking earlier than most, thus avoiding a heatwave and retaining fresh, vibrant flavour and balance. The harvest was short, early and hectic, but oh so exciting.
WINEMAKING
This wine is from select vineyards on the peninsula as well as our own Capella Vineyard in Bittern, making it a true representation of the region and the season. The fruit was harvested by hand then chilled overnight at the winery before destemming and fermentation in open fermenters with hand plunging. A small parcel (about 5%) was fermented in whole bunches to increase complexity. The wine was matured for 11 months in a mix of new and seasoned oak barriques from a selection of coopers.
TASTING NOTES
It’s easy to see why the Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s premier Pinot Noir regions in this wine of vibrant cherry fruits, spicy oak and earthy complexity. The palate is silky smooth and has velvety tannin.
SEASON
It was a warm, dry season leading into what looked like a very early harvest before a short spell of rain and cool weather in February allowed us to take a breath and regroup. It also allowed precious extra hang time so Pinot Noir fruit could build excellent flavour. Sure enough, it got mad in late February, when everything seemed to ripen at once. Timing was crucial and we made the call to begin picking earlier than most, thus avoiding a heatwave and retaining fresh, vibrant flavour and balance. The harvest was short, early and hectic, but oh so exciting.
WINEMAKING
This wine is from select vineyards on the peninsula as well as our own Capella Vineyard in Bittern, making it a true representation of the region and the season. The fruit was harvested by hand then chilled overnight at the winery before destemming and fermentation in open fermenters with hand plunging. A small parcel (about 5%) was fermented in whole bunches to increase complexity. The wine was matured for 11 months in a mix of new and seasoned oak barriques from a selection of coopers.
It’s easy to see why the Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s premier Pinot Noir regions in this wine of vibrant cherry fruits, spicy oak and earthy complexity. The palate is silky smooth and has velvety tannin.
SEASON
It was a warm, dry season leading into what looked like a very early harvest before a short spell of rain and cool weather in February allowed us to take a breath and regroup. It also allowed precious extra hang time so Pinot Noir fruit could build excellent flavour. Sure enough, it got mad in late February, when everything seemed to ripen at once. Timing was crucial and we made the call to begin picking earlier than most, thus avoiding a heatwave and retaining fresh, vibrant flavour and balance. The harvest was short, early and hectic, but oh so exciting.
WINEMAKING
This wine is from select vineyards on the peninsula as well as our own Capella Vineyard in Bittern, making it a true representation of the region and the season. The fruit was harvested by hand then chilled overnight at the winery before destemming and fermentation in open fermenters with hand plunging. A small parcel (about 5%) was fermented in whole bunches to increase complexity. The wine was matured for 11 months in a mix of new and seasoned oak barriques from a selection of coopers.
- TypePinot Noir
- Size750mL
- RegionMornington Peninsula
- Current Vintage2019
- Standard Drinks7.8
- Alcohol Volume13.2%
- CountryAustralia
- StateVictoria
- Brand NameHandpicked Wines
- Wine MakerPeter Dillon
- ClosureScrew Cap
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2019
95 points Halliday Wine Comapnion
This is a little ripper. It bounces around with juicy and tangy fruit, refreshing acidity and lithe tannins. There is enough flavour and spice to match a bakery and it has an energising, thirst-quenching quality. Dangerously delicious. Jane Faulkner
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