Chain of Ponds Morning Star Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2023

Three vineyards in the Adelaide Hills provided the fruit for this excellent Pinot Noir. One from Kuitpo, one from Woodside and the final vineyard being a high elevation vineyard in Paechtown. The overall inclusion of whole bunches was 30%. Maturation was in a mix of new and older French oak puncheons for a period of eight months. The team include a dollop of Gamay to add to the complexity. Russet/red in colour, there is no doubting the use of whole bunches here. There is certainly a slight sappy aspect to the wine, but this is well integrated throughout. The nose reveals notes of truffles, kirsch, charcuterie, raspberries, warm earth and dried herbs with a hint of sour cherries on the finish. Neatly balanced with juicy acidity, there is good persistence here. Like it a lot. Six years.