2022 Sangreal By Farr Pinot Noir

The Sangreal Vineyard is the oldest planting (1994) on a north-facing slope of red ironstone on the surface going to limestone to bluestone below. The rows run north to south, gaining full sun exposure throughout the day and resulting in prettier, more perfumed wines. It’s always the first vineyard to be harvested and is consistently made with 70% whole bunch and aged in 70% new oak for 18 months.
Semi translucent, faintly cloudy red core with dark red to black shaded edges and a light red hue. Highly perfumed, intense and alluring the nose offers up violet, spicy red cherry, strawberry, red liquorice and clove scents which are flanked by dried meat, brambly cedar, forest floor and herb notes. Wonderfully rich, concentrated and powerful yet remarkably light on its feet, the palate is greeted by a tsunami of red cherry, strawberry, rhubarb and red liquorice fruits which flood every corner of the mouth. Silky smooth, seamlessly integrated tannin structure. Expansive in it’s feel, flashes of clove, brambly cedar, meaty elements, forest floor and dried herbs add detail to what is an astonishingly long and supple conclusion.  A highly seductive Pinot that’s up there in quality with Grand Cru Burgundy.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 13.5%