2022 Rob Hall Pinot Noir

Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
Following on from the superb 2021 vintage in the Yarra Valley, 2022 was another excellent year although very low cropping. The slow ripening conditions producing wines with lovely aromatics and outstanding fruit intensity. This Pinot Noir was sourced from four vineyards – Harriet’s, Boat O’Craigo, Nenagh Park and Willowlake with only 10% of the Harriet’s component being whole bunch. Maturation was predominantly in seasoned hogheads and puncheons (300 & 500L).

Yet another highly moreish Pinot Noir from Rob Hall.

Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant light red hue. Alluring and carrying a perfumed like intensity, aromas of violets, dark cherries, strawberries, subtle rhubarb, anise, forest floor, fresh herb and delicate spicy cedar entrance the olfactory senses. Silken in its feel the palate is layered with delicious dark cherry, strawberry and delicate rhubarb flavours that unfold across the palate like a peacocks tail. Adding further personality to the moreish fruit profile are notions of dried herbs, subtle forest floor and spicy cedar. Superb power wave of flavour with velvet smooth tannins, finishing long and supplely textured.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%