Saint & Scholar With Honours Pinot Noir 2021

A fantastic vintage in the Adelaide Hills gives us a thrilling Pinot. Maturation, usually for around twelve months, was in French oak puncheons with a significant percentage new. This is deep red in the centre, fading a little on the rim. It is an edgy but rather alluring style. There are notes of undergrowth, red fruits, florals, animal skins and raspberries. The oak is deftly handled. Quite savoury all around, this is well structured with a sleek and supple texture. It has the benefit of a few years already under its belt, but surely has at least another three to five years, likely more, of pleasure ahead of it. The palate sees a move more to the strawberry end of the spectrum. A lovely, lingering finish. Lots to like.