2020 Circe, Hillcrest Road Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Australia

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Description

The Hillcrest Road single vineyard always provides such a unique, terroir-driven, savoury expression of Pinot Noir, and it does so once again in 2020. The nose is full of macerated red cherries overlaid by a savoury complexity and notes of cured meat and autumn leaves. Ripe, sweet strawberries and raspberries coat the palate yet the wine is not heavy at all. By contrast this is refreshing and full of fascinating and complex earthy, savoury notes.

Nothing is overdone, with that ripe red fruit continuing effortlessly, combined with a umami twist on the long finish. Already quite savoury in style, drink this now or over the next four years to enjoy its fruit, or leave for longer if you want to enjoy the further development of those elegant, tertiary flavours.

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2020

Alcohol % 12%

Maturity Ready - youthful (2023 - 2033)

Grape List Pinot Noir

Body Full Bodied

Producer Circe Wines

Critics reviews

Jane Faulkner 94/100

The 50% whole bunches in the ferment no new oak) has given this a deep ruby hue and an added layer of complexity and flavour. It is an austere style, deceptively light, as cherries and pips, blood orange, stems and radicchio start to appear. Sinewy tannins are in the background as the acidity takes the lead, rending this refreshing and the finish long.

Drink 2023 - 2030

Jane Faulkner, The Australian Wine Companion (Aug 2022)

About this wine

Mornington Peninsula

This cooler maritime environment has very quickly become an important wine-making area with a keen focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aromatic varieties such as Pinot Gris, Riesling and Viognier are also planted here.

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