Holm Oak Fearless Pinot Noir 2023

If you have not seen this Holm Oak Pinot before, fear not. This is the inaugural release. They have avoided the use of any new oak and also eschewed whole bunch fermentation. It undergoes wild fermentation and then goes into one and two year old oak for ten months maturation prior to bottling. The wine is a blend of three different clones from a single vineyard in the Tamar Valley. The colour here is a fading crimson/garnet as the nose exhibits spices, bay leaves, dry vegetation, red fruits, cherries, animal skins and a near transparent flick of oak, very deftly handled. There is some early complexity here and good focus. The wine has silky tannins, immaculate balance, very good length which maintains the intensity and juicy acidity. An impressive Pinot for drinking over the next six to eight years.