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95
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91
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93
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94
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Tasting Notes
Discover the exquisite diversity of Pinot Noir with the Riversdale Estate Pinot Noir Mixed 6 Clonal Pack, a curated selection showcasing the unique character of individual clones alongside a masterful blend. This exclusive collection features six distinct wines, each crafted from 100% estate-grown fruit from the 2023 vintage (except the Centaurus blend from 2021), sourced from premium Tasmanian vineyards renowned for their cool climate and exceptional terroir.
This pack includes:
- D5V12 Clone Pinot Noir 2023 – Medium-bodied with ripe cherry and red currant aromas, balanced medium tannins, and a refreshing finish.
- 114/115 Clone Pinot Noir 2023 – Originating from Dijon, France, these clones deliver concentrated red currant, perfumed blue berries, and a finessed palate with elegant tannins.
- 667 Clone Pinot Noir 2023 – Known for larger berries and tight bunches, offering a red fruit salad bouquet with tight acidity and excellent fruit-acid balance.
- Abel Clone Pinot Noir 2023 – A mysterious New Zealand-rooted clone with rich red plum and cherry notes, medium tannins, and a concentrated fruit profile.
- MV6 Clone Pinot Noir 2023 – A traditional Burgundy clone with red cherry, earthy and herbaceous nuances, and a refined palate featuring robust tannins and a long finish.
- Centaurus Pinot Noir 2021 – A stellar blend of all clones, showcasing complexity and harmony from Riversdale’s finest fruit.
Limited quantities available, this pack offers a rare opportunity to explore the nuanced personalities of each Pinot Noir clone, enhancing your understanding of how clonal variation influences aroma, flavor, and structure.
Tasmania’s cool climate provides the ideal conditions for Pinot Noir, allowing slow ripening that preserves vibrant acidity and delicate fruit flavors. Each clone reflects a different expression of the region’s terroir, making this collection a must-have for enthusiasts seeking depth and refinement in their wine experience.
Key highlights:
- Five individual clone Pinot Noirs plus one expertly blended Centaurus wine
- A unique sensory
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: Tasmania, Coal River
Alcohol %: 13.5%
Cellaring: 10-15 Years
Scores
95 / 100"(Abel Clone) The Abel clone, smuggled from a particularly significant vineyard in Burgundy is distinctive both in the vineyard and in the glass. Potent in its deep balsamic notes, prune plums and beetroot earthiness. Lingonberry, Acai, and dark chocolate. Seductive, mysterious, and enticing. The flavour here is compact and deep, with succulent acidity and firm, dry and velvety tannins. An ambery note on the finish, it’s a complete wine that over delivers. Serve with a blackened chargrilled steak with red wine jus. Will cellar 3-5 years."
- Shanteh Wale
91 / 100
"(114/115 Clone) By reputation the Dijon clones 114/115 widely used for their perfume and structure transports well here. Dark ruby with purple tones. A waft of hibiscus, lilac and subtle lavender is countered by Bing cherries, prune plums and whole black cardamom pods. Brooding allspice, black pepper and cedar. The palate is yielding and gentle with dusty tannins and a sultry wash over the tongue. The wine feels juicy with acidity, quite pulpy and even flowing. It’s a Pinot Noir for lunchtime with cold cut meats and good bread and butter. Drink now."
- Shanteh Wale
93 / 100
"(D5V12 Clone) The UC Davis origin clone is also known in Australia for its droopy growing structure. It has had a good run in many plantings throughout the country. Here we get a mix of sweet red strawberries, wild tulip with rhubarb, redcurrants, blackberry, and blood plums. Acidity is elevated and lifts the wine to showcase purple florals and a fleshy medium bodied weight. A wealth of grape tannins and hints of cocoa bean and vanilla spice. It’s rich in substance and longevity. Drinking well now and will cellar 3-5 years. A lovely pairing would be authentic bean tamales with a mole sauce."
- Shanteh Wale
95 / 100
"(MV6 Clone) Lilac, sweet pea blossom and mulberry. Boysenberry, red cherry and goji. A bazaar of spices with dried cumin, paprika and ground coriander. Tanned leather and white pepper, a zing of sumac and pepperberry. Acidity drives the wine without peaking, tannins are gritty but even across the palate. Red bean, caraway, and rye. It’s savoury and meaty with the impressive staying power of great long lived Pinot Noirs. Beautifully balanced, serve this with pink game meats and sauteed mushrooms."
- Shanteh Wale
94 / 100
"(667 Clone) High tones from the generous and compact clusters of 667. Black raspberry, bramble and dark cherries. Gala apple skin, red licorice and pomegranate. Heady spices of sweet paprika, mace and allspice. Acidity is sappy and makes its presence known with a lovely pull of fine grained tannins. Big boned skeletal structure holds up the exotic fruit and spice. It’s working hard, this clone, and pulling more than its weight. A moreish, addictive drink that would look beautiful alongside medium rare lamb with garlic and fresh herbs. Drink now and will cellar well for the next 3-5 years."
- Shanteh Wale
