- Red Wine
- Pinot Noir
- 2017 Oakridge Local Vineyard Series Henk Vineyard Pinot Noir
2017 Oakridge Local Vineyard Series Henk Vineyard Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
Updated
Winery
Oakridge
Vintage
2017
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Region
- Yarra Valley
Alcohol (%)
13.7
Purchase Price ($)
42
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Sample
This is the first tine I've met Henk. I like Henk!
Henk is the name of the owner of the vineyard in Woori Yallock from which the grapes for this beautifully crafted Pinot Noir were grown. The wine was vilified using whole berries which has afforded a feminine prettiness to the wine, but don't be fooled there is more to it than a pretty facade.
A light to medium red in the glass, there nose is lifted by fragrant red cherry and rose petals with background flare of earth and baking spice.
There is a sappy, savoury thread with taut acidity and tannin that gives energy to the wine and a counterpoint to richer red cherries and an array of spices. Whole berry fermentation and time on skins has added some savoury nuance that weaves itself amongst satisfying red berry fruits to finish.
A delicious wine in it's youth, but sure to reward time.
Henk is the name of the owner of the vineyard in Woori Yallock from which the grapes for this beautifully crafted Pinot Noir were grown. The wine was vilified using whole berries which has afforded a feminine prettiness to the wine, but don't be fooled there is more to it than a pretty facade.
A light to medium red in the glass, there nose is lifted by fragrant red cherry and rose petals with background flare of earth and baking spice.
There is a sappy, savoury thread with taut acidity and tannin that gives energy to the wine and a counterpoint to richer red cherries and an array of spices. Whole berry fermentation and time on skins has added some savoury nuance that weaves itself amongst satisfying red berry fruits to finish.
A delicious wine in it's youth, but sure to reward time.