{"product_id":"2025-ashton-hills-piccadilly-valley-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshton Hills is one of the first names we turn to for Adelaide Hills Pinot, and the 2025 Piccadilly Valley keeps it firmly on that list. This is the introduction to the range, but there’s plenty here to keep a serious Pinot drinker happy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Liam Van Pelt draws on several vineyards across Piccadilly Valley, bringing together the different characters of Ashton Hills’ home region. Warm, dry conditions made 2025 an unusually early harvest, with much of the fruit ready in late February rather than the usual early April.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard parcels were fermented separately, with 15% whole bunches, then basket pressed into seasoned French oak for nine months. That small whole-bunch component adds spice and structure, while older barrels keep the oak influence gentle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry and raspberry sit alongside dried herbs, a little earth and peppery spice. It’s generous and supple, with fine tannins and fresh acidity carrying a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it some air if you’re opening it now, or put a few bottles away to follow over the next few years. All the appeal of Ashton Hills Pinot in a release that delivers well beyond a simple introduction to the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A striking release for its depth, finesse, savoury elements, spice and woody, autumnal characters ... Seriously good.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tannins are silky, binding it all together with just enough tension to drive it without interrupting the flow, and it lingers very long at the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the best producers of Pinot in the region, and this is another excellent example.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lovely, pretty and pure expression of fine, firm, balanced Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir that will no doubt reveal wonderful complexity with age. A stellar release.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tom Kline (Wine Pilot)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ashton Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45246155849771,"sku":"2025 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024AshtonHillsPiccadillyValleyPinotNoir_e170d236-53bd-4200-ad54-9a83c5a9bf7a.png?v=1790218634","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-ashton-hills-piccadilly-valley-pinot-noir","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}