Eastern Peake Block 1989 Pinot Noir 2022
- 98
- $90
- Drink by: 2024-2034
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Sourced from the original 1989 plantings and a mix of MV6 and Morillon clones. Destemmed into concrete fermenters, basket pressed to barriques from a mix of coopers. Here is where we see the brilliance of these two clones and old vines make fireworks of magic. Wild hibiscus, rose petal and ruby grapefruit skin. Persimmon and rhubarb, quince and strawberry gum. Pulled stringy bark, pine mushroom and paprika spice. It resonates with red earth and Australian bush, intertwines natural languid acidity with silty tannins that slowly peter down the palate. There is a scattering of wild thyme, peppy leaf and black tea bitters on the finish. It’s goosebumps and upstanding neck hairs, it’s achingly delicious. It reminds once again why I am still baffled and in awe of this estate. Drink now and will cellar well for another 8-10 years or more. Serve alongside Osso Bucco and risotto milanese.
Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
