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Description
This is the flagship red from Sinapius - sourced from their most tightly spaced vines, and one of the most compelling Pinot Noirs in Tasmania.
Blended from the La Clairière and Enclave blocks, both planted to 7,700 vines per hectare, this wine is a study in precision and patience. The yields are minuscule (less than half a kilo per vine), the clonal mix diverse, and the resulting wine is layered, tense, and full of promise.
2023 saw 100% whole berries wild fermented over three weeks, before 12 months in French oak (20% new) and another five in tank to settle. No fining or filtration.
It’s a coiled, sinewy wine in its youth, wild raspberry and plum sit at the core, wrapped in dried herbs, Chinese five spice, pomegranate, and a touch of flinty reduction. The tannins are chalky and assertive, the acidity mouth-watering and savoury.
This isn’t a Pinot for instant gratification. It’s built for the long haul. Lay it down and watch the precision and tension unfurl into something profound. A serious wine from a producer operating at the top of their game.
94 points
"Spicy with scattered mountain herb notes, a light gamey note, powdered rock tannins and a glutamic ache to the acidity. Such great drinking."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
5 reviews
- WLWeng L.Verified Buyer4 days agoReviewing2023 Sinapius Close Planted Pinot NoirRated 4 out of 5 starsFantastic drop
My go to Pinot. Always good.
- ASAnna S.Verified Buyer10 months agoReviewing2022 Sinapius Close Planted Pinot NoirRated 5 out of 5 starsBoutique pinot noir
After drinking this wine at one of Melbourne’s best restaurants, I was happy to find that Different Drop stocks it. It’s a sophisticated and satisfying Tasmanian pinot noir that hits all of the right notes - classic yet contemporary. Highly recommend.
- ENElise N.Verified Buyer1 year agoReviewing2022 Sinapius Close Planted Pinot NoirRated 5 out of 5 starsBeautiful Pinot Noir
Delicious, layered Pinot which is great with food or on its own. Very easy to drink.
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Australian State | TAS |
| Feature |
Women in Wine |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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