Rowlee Pinot Noir 2022

From vineyards located at an eye-watering 950 metres above sea level. The grapes were destemmed and there was an inclusion of 5% whole bunches. All into two-tonne open fermenters, hand-plunging twice daily, a four-day cold soak and then a ten day fermentation, with pressing around five days later. Then into barrels for ten months maturation. Pale crimson in colour. There is a hint of toasty oak behind the dry herbs, along with spices, hints of lead pencils, red fruits and undergrowth. Very much a savoury style of local Pinot. There is excellent length here, good balance, a fine line of acidity and silky tannins. A fine local Pinot which will drink nicely over the next five to six years. Like this a lot.