Waratah Hills

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France, where it is renowned and revered. The name is derived from the French word for “pine” and “black” alluding to the varietals tightly clustered dark purple cone-shaped bunches of fruit. The true character of Pinot Noir is expressed when it is grown in cool climates such as South Gippsland.

South Gippsland is regarded in Australia and around the world as a region ideally suited for the growing of Pinot Noir, the finesse, the elegance and the lightness achieved in this region are all characteristics associated with this complex variety.

Pinot Noir 2010
Aged in French oak for 120 months, this elegant Pinot Noir displays lovely characters of spice, cherries and raspberries. While feminine in character and light in colour this Pinot has excellent underlying power and length of flavour. A wine that will develop well with medium term cellaring.

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Pinot Noir 2009
Waratah Hills 2009 Pinot Noir is an exceptional example of a beautiful Pinot Noir that will only getbetter with time. Minimal handling by the wine maker (Marcus Satchell) has preserved the intrinsic flavour of the grapes and has resulted in a sophisticated wine.

2009 was a challenging season. Low rainfall and an uncharacteristic heatwave during the ripening period resulted in a very low yielding crop. The small bunches and intensely flavoured berries has produced a deep red, complex, spiced wine with a hint of cherry flavour. Matured in high quality French oak for 10 months and bottled without fining or filtration.

Stored carefully this wine will age gracefully for at least 10 years.

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Pinot Noir 2008
Waratah Hills Pinot Noir can be described as “slow to mature” with raw and robust flavours that will continue to improve.

The 2008 crops were moderate and provided delicate wines of finese and purity. You can expect earthy, spicy, berry flavour from the 2008 Pinot Noir and good colour Waratah Hills 2008 Pinot Noir is ideal for cellaring, over the next 3-5 years.

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