Description
"Block 8, the continuation and turning of the slope from Block 5, sees an increase in fruit
depth and power. It is a very special close planted site (from 11,300 to 22,600 vines per
hectare) that has been maximised with many clones and intensive farming. There have been
a few wines over the years that have served as markers on our Pinot Noir journey. The 1994
Original Vineyard was a revelation; hedonism and finesse with ageworthiness. The 1997
Block 5 is another important marker, both these wines remain delicious today. The 2019
Block 8 sits with this group, it is a personal favourite that has the stamp of a special site in a
special season.It is a wine guided by three decades of previous experience on this land with
this variety. It has deep red and dark fruits, is dense and complex, has autumnal notes, some
root vegetable earthiness, and dried flowers too. The palate is full and lavish, it is creamy
and round then intense and driven and long. It will improve for another five years and be
delicious for many years beyond." - Winemaker Notes
"Bright medium-full red with a tinge of purple, the bouquet spicy and lifted, fragrant and cherry-like, developing some underbrush nuances as it aired. The palate is still youthful, refined and feather-light but with delicious flavour, balance and drinkability." 93 Points, Huon Hooke
