Oakridge Hazeldene Pinot Noir 2022

As with the Chardonnays, uniform winemaking throughout the Series ensures that wine lovers can see the impact of terroir without any digressions and obscuring. We have a whole berry/bunch fermentation in open vessels for fourteen days which is followed by ten months maturing in French oak. Pale crimson, the aromas weave through dry herbs and spices, undergrowth and animal skins, cherries and darker fruits with a backing which is a mix of flint and chalk. There is impressive focus here, fine balance and satiny tannins delivered with excellent length. Through all this, a line of elegance is to be found. For now and up to eight years, this is an extremely attractive Pinot. Like pretty much the entire Vineyard Series range, Pinots and Chardys, this is seriously good buying.