Hand picked from low yielding vines at Mappinga Road and Charleston vineyards. Wild yeast fermented using partial whole-bunch and whole-berry, then matured in larger French oak barrels for up to ten months. Complex aromas of strawberries and cream with hints of forest floor and bay leaf. A seamless and elegant palate of red fruit with enticing gamey notes of wild mushroom. Ample yet delicate tannins are supported by generous length. An outstanding accompaniment to a duck or game dishes, with a side of wild mushrooms. Drinking beautifully now but will continue to evolve with careful cellaring. Adelaide Hills （ Shaw + Smith Lenswood-Vineyard , credit : Shaw + Smith Wines) Located southeast of Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills is a wine region covering nearly 1,500 km² with 3,957 hectares of vineyards. Thanks to its high altitude and rugged landscape—with its rolling hills, valleys, and sub‑valleys—the region enjoys a cool climate that gives rise to a variety of meso‑climates. This climatic diversity is one of the keys to producing elegant Pinot Noir with distinctive characters.Pinot Noir from this region typically exhibit a medium‑bodied style, brimming with ripe cherry and strawberry flavors, softened by gentle tannins.
