2019 Paringa Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir

Fruit for Paringa Estate’s Peninsula Pinot are sourced from their own vineyards in Red Hill, and from a few other carefully selected vineyards around the Peninsula.  In 2019, the cooler sites “up hill” developed good acid, and bright red cherry flavours, whereas the Pinots from “down the hill,” had darker fruit, and more savoury tannins. Fruit was 100% de-stemmed and fermented in 2.5 tonne open fermenters where it spent an average of 21 days on skins. Maturation took place over 11 months on lees in French Oak barrels.
Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a bright red hue. Perfumed aromatics of violets, ripe cherries and plum are trailed by some anise, fresh herb and spice notes. Delicious cherry and plum fruits inundate the mouth, underpinned by subtle anise, light forest floor and spicy fresh herb infusions. Supple mid palate feel with velvety tannins, finishing with a lick of bright acidity. Excellent power wave with a long moreish aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews…..
We're in business here. This set off the value meter straight away. Cherry-plum flavours with licks of spice, a slight toastiness, excellent fruit purity and a decent sling to the finish. Fresh, complex-enough and more. Delicious drinking. Drink by 2025.
93 points
Campbell Mattinson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion