2023 Dappled Single Vineyard Sur la Crete Pinot Noir

A limited release single-vineyard Mornington Pinot Noir from Dappled Wines. Classy but with a little attitude.

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In French, the term "Sur le Crete" translates to “on the ridge", the wine named for the single site up on the crest of Red Hill in Mornington Peninsula where the wine hails from.

This rare venture outside of the Yarra has proven to be very fruitful for Shaun Crinion. The richer, more powerful style of Pinot Noir from Red Hill delivers Shaun one of his finest red wines to date.

A gentle touch in the winery allows the vineyard to shine. The purity of fruit is a real feature of this wine, so too is its power and incredible peacock tail finish. It's a class act Pinot Noir from one of the most keenly-watched Victorian producers on the rise.

94 points
"Lots of exotic spice here, and in particular cardamom pods, a little roast red capsicum, pencils, cherry, roasted beets, dried herbs, and some jamon and grilled meat. It’s medium-bodied, quite sappy, again all the ground spice, a distinct blood orange and amaro twang, with a lively and sandy tannin finish of good length. Lots of energy to this wine, albeit kind of bitter, though I like that. Strawberry and zesty tang closes it out."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

94 points - "Lots of exotic spice here, and in particular cardamom pods, a little roast red capsicum, pencils, cherry, roasted beets, dried herbs, and some jamon and grilled meat. It’s medium-bodied, quite sappy, again all the ground spice, a distinct blood orange and amaro twang, with a lively and sandy tannin finish of good length. Lots of energy to this wine, albeit kind of bitter, though I like that. Strawberry and zesty tang closes it out." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

“Sur le Crête” means on the ridge. Single vineyard Pinot noir grown @ 179m above sea level in the rich red volcanic soils of Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. This is a delightful wine made from a tiny crop due to very small berries and bunches.

Wild fermented, 30% whole bunch, minimal SO2 added with no other additions. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes

The wine shows concentration and depth, almost not expected from a cooler season, but then the fresh acidity brings the wine structure and delicacy. The aromas are classic Mornington - Morello cherry, plum, beetroot and forest floor. It's round and plush with fresh acidity giving length and vitality. Delicious!

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country Australia
Region Mornington Peninsula
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 94
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

Dappled Wines

Dappled owner/winemaker Shaun Crinion has a mountain of winemaking experience from around the globe, culminating with the establishment of a label all of his own.

Shaun's focus is on expressing the sub-regionality of the Yarra Valley through simply gorgeous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and a growing range of experimental wines.

With the combination of Shaun's A-grade fruit from the Yarra's top growers and his precise, astute winemaking, the value on offer in the Dappled range is second to none.

He was James Halliday's Best New Winery in 2018. The wines have only stepped in quality since then though the modest pricing remains the same. Unsurprisingly, his wines sell out in short order each year. He's now regarded as one of the best small-scale producers in the modern Yarra Valley.

Winemaker Shaun Crinion - Yarra Valley, VIC Dappled Wines

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