2021 CRFT Whisson Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir

Elegant Pinot Noir grown by legend vigneron Mark Whisson, made by the talented team at CRFT.

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Mark Whisson is one of the great grape-growers of the Adelaide Hills. Whenever Candice and Frewin have a question about viticulture for their vineyard, Mark is the first person they call.

The couple have made this wine from a small parcel of fruit from Mark, just enough to make a stand-alone wine that adds to their single vineyard Pinot Noir set. It's the lightest and boniest of their three single vineyard Pinots.

Boney, ethereal Pinot Noir of charm and personality.

Fragrant and intense with blueberry, violets, cherry ripe and musk, the palate shows concentrated sweet fruit, plush velvety tannins and star anise spice. Drink now or cellar carefully for 5-10 years. Serve at 15-17C

Vegan friendly. Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery. 100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir. Cold soaked followed by wild fermentation in an open-top tank with 25% whole bunch. Pressed to barrel once dry for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation. Occasional battonage. Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 25% new oak.

91 Points - "Hand-picked fruit, wild fermented with 25% whole bunches; matured 9 months in French oak (25% new). Whole bunches are fully absorbed without complaint, ditto the oak, as quality fruit takes control. Feels smooth and just right for the pricepoint, contributing a sense of complexity and immediate gratification led by deep red fruits, bramble, anise and violets. Keeps the fruit intensity going aided by firm, savoury tannins." - Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 Points - "Medium red with tints of purple and a spicy, wild herb and dried cherry bouquet, some Campari touches, the palate fuller and richer than the other CRFT pinots, with soft ripe tannins and an appealing fleshy sweet-fruit core. Long carry. This has the weight to go with heartier food." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

93 Points - "Plenty of freshly sliced ripe strawberry with citrus undertones. Some stone, too. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins and a crisp and fresh finish. Drink now. Screw cap." - JamesSuckling.com

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