Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir 2023
- 96
- $75
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This block was established in 1994, all MV6 and sits at 430m in altitude. Only two other single bottlings have been created in the past, being 2012 and 2016. Typically this forms a large part of Intrinsic, with this vintage getting a little special attention from a few choice barrels. Destemmed to 3000L concrete fermenters, indigenous yeast, daily pump overs and basket pressed to French barriques (Siruge and Dominique Laurent) of which 30% was new. With additional time in stainless tank for settling. Crimson hues begin in violets and Wisteria and move into the Davidson plum and blackberry territory. There is power and muscle here with a cloak of very powdery tannins. A middle palate moment of pause, some plump mulberry and clove. Bitter dark chocolate and Christmas spices. A fascinating first look at the Mount Block and a wine with plenty of intrigue and cellar potential. Choose tenderloin or scotch fillet for this.
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.
