The pinnacle of Scanlon Pinot Noir – three barrels, zero compromise. The Scanlon JMS Pinot Noir 2023 is handpicked from the very top of the family vineyard in the Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills. Family and friends worked the rows, selecting only the finest bunches from the upper hillside blocks of high-density Abel, 667 and 115 clones – in some cases, just three tiny bunches per vine, each packed with flavour. In the winery, 100% of the fruit was destemmed and fermented warm in wide stainless-steel fermenters to maximise skin contact. Extended maceration and prolonged time on skins built depth, structure and that dark, brooding core of fruit. The wine was then fermented and matured as separate parcels in François Frères French oak hogsheads for 11 months (just 14% new), before only three barrels were selected for the final blend. The result is a powerful, Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir: deep red-purple in colour, with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, red plum, sweet spice, alpine herbs and faint clove. The palate is concentrated yet poised – silky and fine-boned, with a subtle pumice-like mineral grip and long, flowing acidity that carries the wine for what feels like minutes. Vineyard: Upper hillside blocks, high-density Abel, 667 & 115 clones Winemaking: 100% destemmed, warm fermentation, extended maceration, 11 months in François Frères hogsheads (14% new) Style: Powerful, structured, Burgundian-inspired Pinot Noir Production: Only 3 barrels produced – extremely limited Serving: Decant while young; ideal large Pinot or Burgundy glass Food pairing: Roast duck, venison, mushroom dishes, truffle pasta A Pinot of real substance and longevity – for collectors, serious Pinot fans and Shiraz drinkers looking for their “aha” Pinot moment.
