2021 Philippa Farr Gippsland Pinot Noir 750ml

The Gippsland wine is grown on a site with considerable vine age - almost 20 years -and is dominated by the MV6 clone. The vines are on a slight north-facing slope andare cooled from the Bass Strait winds that have proven also to wreak havoc in springat the pivotal times of flowering.Wild ferment, with 25-30% whole bunches to aid in the wine's structure andcomplexity. The slow take-off of the wild ferment allows the wine to sit on skins forclose to three weeks. The wine is then pressed off to 30% new oak and racked twiceoff lees over an 18-month period in barrel. It then goes to bottle where it’s allowed tosettle for eight months.Cracking wine! As you unfold the layers, it can be savoured as a meal in itself, maybe entree. Thespice and fruit give depth to rich smooth tannins, which allows the wine to lengthen across thepalate with utter joy for the taste buds. Philippa Farr