2021 Arfion Full Moon Pinot Noir

Dave Mackintosh's love affair with the Full Moon vineyard continues here with a beautiful Pinot Noir release.
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Dave has had a long-standing relationship with the Full Moon Vineyard. For some years now it has been the source of his highly touted Salo Chardonnay project in partnership with Giant Steps legend, Steve Flamsteed.

Here, Dave tackles the Pinot Noir from the same site and attacks it head on. Full whole bunch action through ferment, a mainlining of site with very little interference from grape to glass.

It's an excellent wine, clear, transparent and shows the fullness and fragrance of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir in a beautiful light.

Fresh cherry and poached strawberry are followed by brown spice, toast and floral aromatics. The palate runs from a lush inviting front to flavours of black tea and a light char. The vintage has produced a beautiful tannin balance and a long, fine finish.

We work with Simon Harte at the Full Moon Vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley. 21 year old vines are grown on chocolate coloured volcanic soils on a gentle west facing slope in Gladysdale. This immaculate vineyard is tendered to like a garden. It’s a marginal subregion for grape growing but with careful vineyard management these vines have produced pristine and powerful fruit.

Region: Yarra Valley, VIC
Blend: Pinot Noir (100%)
ABV: 12.50%
Closure: 750ml
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    Noel H.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Excellent

    Very "drinkable!"

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    Sharon D.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    A little dustier than the 2019 Willow Lake pinot

    The 2019 Willow Lake Pinot Noir is a beautiful silky juicy wine. I was hoping for more of the same from the 2019 Full Moon vineyard by the same maker. The Full Moon Pinot is a little dustier, not quite as clear as the Willow Lake with smoky paprika overtones. Still a lovely drinkable Pinot. Look here for the winemaking techniques - I loved that they stomped. https://www.arfion.com.au/shop/2019-arfion-full-moon-vineyard-pinot-noir-40

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Arfion

New Zealand born Dave "Bro" Mackintosh is the head man at Arfion.

After cutting his teeth at Oyster Bay, Dave settled in Victoria's Yarra Valley and after working with Steve Flamsteed at Giant Steps, began his own brand Arfion: which means 'Our Wine' in Scottish Gaelic.

Dave is all about letting the fruit do the talking, guiding rather than forcing, constantly searching for the simplest way to get young, energetic wines into the bottle for people to enjoy.

His Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio are all effortless examples of wines made with a ‘less is more’ mentality. By working with some of the best growers in the Yarra Valley, Dave has put together a gorgeous range of wines that have interest and drinkability in spades.

Winemaker Dave 'Bro' Mackintosh Arfion

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