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94
/ 100
Jeni Port - Wine Pilot -
93
/ 100
Shanteh Wale
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2023
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Tasmania, Coal River
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Awards
42 Percent OffScores
94 / 100"There is a strong sense of place here, of the Coal River Valley and a maritime-influenced cool climate where Pinot Noir thrives. Brilliant red-cerise hues. Vibrant red fruits to the fore in cherry, plum and cranberry aromas with vanilla and spice. A subtle, almost understated Pinot, gentle and unforced, but still waters . . . Builds slowly, gently on the palate, quite seamless, with a touch of aromatic herbals and earth, undergrowth that embellish together with a light dusting of woodsy spice against the red fruits. Tannins are fine, acidity tempts the tastebuds. Sinewy and succulent, finishing on a high, bright, clean Pinot note."
- Jeni Port - Wine Pilot
93 / 100
"This wine comes from [redacted], Independent and stubborn apparently the discerning features. It is largely red fruited with pomegranate seed, redcurrants, and Morello cherries. A Szechwan pepper spice with tobacco leaf, rooibos tea and bayleaf. Bright and crunchy, it’s animated and youthful with tannins that are supple and silky. Medium weighted, this wine is in its prime and will cellar for 2-3 years. Best served with woodfire pizza and good friends."
- Shanteh Wale
Tasting Notes
This is a unique property that has seen consistent quality derive from the very soils that lay upon the banks, slopes, and flats of today. Whether this be in the quality of the livestock born from the lands, the quality of the pastures that fed the valley or to the now intense juices which flow from the grapes planted within the unique terroir; all contribute to exemplifying the pure expression of Tasmanian Pinot Noir, an expression one can now taste 200 years since the land was first cultivated.
This family owned winery produces exceptional cool climate fruit which create these outstanding wines. Every berry gets treated with the utmost care. 100% Estate grown and bottled.
Beautifully aromatic with vibrant red fruits and earthy notes. The palate is soft and delicate with red cherry and strawberry notes. Gentle tannins and balance acid work to give the wine an excellent structure. Food friendly and read for immediate enjoyment.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity