D’Arenberg The Feral Fox Pinot Noir Adelaide Hills 2023

Local foxes have apparently developed a liking for Chester Osborn’s prized Pinot Noir grapes and so he gave them a spot on the label. Not sure he’d be quite so keen to give them his grapes. Around 15% of whole bunches are incorporated in the fermentation and maturation is in older French oak barriques. Pale crimson/red in colour, spices, herbs, leaf litter, red fruits, cherries, smoked meats and raspberries are all found on the nose. The wine is of medium length, though it does fade a smidge quicker than one might wish. Hopefully time will rectify that. It is a thoroughly attractive Pinot, a little simple at this stage but most enjoyable. Drink over the next three to five years.