Description
"Clarence House was built in 1830 on land which was originally the market garden for the City of Hobart. Present owner David Kilpatrick first planted vines on the north-east slopes of the property in 1998. Located in the foothills of the Meehand Ranges, halfway between Hobart and the Coal Valley, Clarence House Estate sits in a unique location atop Jurassic dolerite and basalt soils with low annual rainfall.
The majority of the fruit was destemmed for wild fermentation with a small portion (15%) of whole bunches for perfume and structure. Aged in a combination of new (10%) and old French oak barriques and puncheons, with a selection to determine the most structural and pristine barrels for the reserve bottling.
A pinot typified by perfume, spice, nuanced tannin and freshness. Medium-full bodied, with concentration of fruit tempered by fine structure. Elegant and ethereal. Enjoy with game meats and decanting is recommended." - Winemaker Note
