2018 Estate Pinot Noir, Paringa Estate
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
The 2018 vintage for Paringa was outstanding producing some of their best wine ever, yields were generous and of exceptional quality. The ‘Estate’ pinot noir comes from a selection of Paringa’s best vineyard sites, and its signature style is elegance and complexity.
In the glass the 2018 has a complex and perfumed nose. Aromas of dark cherries mingle with hints of spice. The palate has a luscious core of dark cherry fruit, firm tannins, and a long savoury finish. The impressive structure of this wine will ensure considerable longevity.
The vineyard is set in the classic cool climate subregion of Red Hill at an altitude of 146 metres above sea level. The Pinot Noir vines are aged between 15 and 22 years; six clones are planted each with subtle characteristics which impart complexity to the resulting wine. The soil is a deep red volcanic clay that allows dry farming, without irrigation. Founder, Lindsay McCall, still tends to the vineyard characterised by its distinctive Lyre or ‘U’ trellis system which sits on an elaborate steel frame assembly.
Whats in the bottle
100% Pinot Noir
Notable Awards
97points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review
“Medium-red colour with a trace of purple in the rim. The bouquet is shy and reserved, with sousbois notes, primary fruit in hiding, but the palate has weight and richness, concentration and tannin grip, and it all lingers on well. It doesn’t lack fruit but is certainly not ‘fruity’. Oak treatment is generous but not overdone. An impressive wine of density, power and concentration, with long-term potential.”
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