Riposte The Sabre Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2022

Another fine Pinot from the Adelaide Hills, from their favourite Lenswood grower, this time a blend of six different clones. Each of the clones has been harvested separately, cold soaked and hand plunged in open fermenters. Afterwards, pressing was to French oak barrels, 25% new. The final wine is a barrel selection. Deep crimson in colour, the nose offers spicy notes, fresh beetroot, red fruits and berries, with hints of freshly rolled cigars, warm earth and soy notes. Like this a lot. The wine is well focused with impressive length and satiny tannins. There is also a tiny flick of a bitter almond note on the finish, which lingers. Enjoy this for the next six to eight years.