Fleet Chorus Pinot Noir 2023

According to the Fleet crew, this was “Inspired by viewing the vineyard as a whole and letting the varieties come together and sing… much like that hook in a song that keeps you coming back!”. It’s made up of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Syrah and 20% Chardonnay. 70% de-stemmed, naturally fermented for 18 days. 30% Whole bunch cluster fermentation for 21 days. Pressed to neutral puncheons. There’s a tart and tangy opening here. Sour cherry, plum skin and orange peel make way for some more floral tones in the form of lavender, unripe rose, a touch of violet. A good swirl of the glass unlocks some welcome savouriness of almond and nutmeg spice before Meyer lemon tang and blueberry. The palate is light and tangy with notes of blood orange, sour cherry and plum skin again before some crunchy red apple tannins frame it up. This is fresh and bright, not brimming with concentration, but is all about freshness and lift.