Bec Hardy Garden Series Adelaide Pinot Noir 2023

Cracking value here. Twenty bucks for a lovely Pinot Noir is a rare find. The fruit is from a single vineyard known as the Osmond’s ‘Clay Creek’ block located just outside McLaren Flat. The grapes are destemmed and chilled before a 24 hour cold soak and fermentation. The ferment is for 8 days on skins, before pressing to older oak for three months. Bottled early to ensure freshness. Pale crimson, the nose is fresh and fragrant with varietal Pinot notes. Florals, strawberries, gentle berry notes. This is nicely balanced with soft tannins and a slippery texture with a hint of crunchy acidity. Terrific drinking as we move to summer. Drink now and for a few years.