Bec Hardy Garden Series Pinot Noir 2024

 I think it would surprise many to learn that there is a patch of Pinot Noir in McLaren Vale – Osmond’s ‘Clay Creek’ block located just outside McLaren Flat – which was planted back in the early 1980s. An eight-day fermentation on skins before pressing to older oak for a three month stint for maturation.  A deep garnet hue, this is very much from the savoury end of the spectrum. Quite fleshy, with notes of smoked meats, soy, bay leaves, campfire hints and sour cherries. Lifts on the palate, the wine is of medium length with a seamless texture, plenty of flavour and finishes with silky tannins. Enjoy it any time over the next couple of years.