Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 (1500ml)

Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 (1500ml)James Suckling Top 100 Wines of Australia 2022 Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW (Shaw & Smith) purchased the vineyard in 2011 after a look and see jaunt to Tasmania when they became smitten by Tolpuddle's Coal Valley location and mature vines, planted only to pinot noir and chardonnay. They are fully committed to seeing Tolpuddle Vineyard recognised as one of Australia's great single vineyards. "This 2021 Pinot Noir is fine, floral, mineral,

The Melbourne Review

"  Matthew Jukes  – 19+/20 points (Tasted Apr 2023)

Tannin is chalky but fine

so what happens when the Clare Valley’s lack of winter rain results in the 'lowest yielding vintage for decades

"nowhere near a vineyard

but with Melanie Chester leading a crack crew in the winery and the vineyards they’ve ascended to a whole other level

the block near the winery that Murray Tyrrell first planted with chardonnay in 1968 and expanded in subsequent years

and the supple phenolics and subtle spice of old French Oak barrels to create a complex masterpiece of flavour and texture

it's a long-term classic

and sweetness

After selling our beloved house

3% petit verdot