2013 Vinteloper Pinot Noir

Vinteloper is the brain child of David Bowley and wife Sharon Hong who produce small batch wines from Adelaide Hills and single vineyards across other regions of South Australia. I would consider the 13 release a benchmark Adelaide Hills Pinot that has plenty of substance and masculinity but also a suppleness and floral side.

The nose marries dark cherry with undergrowth with top notes of baking spice. There is a baseline of black cherry that has a sullen earthen note initially, tannins are supple and supportive and work well with framing acidity, the wine has fruit driven length with a thread of cinnamon spice throughout and attractive floral black cherry to finish with plenty of textural appeal.