Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir
Stephen George’s 1982 planted vines and his two neighbouring growers comprise the oldest pinot noir plantings in the Piccadilly Valley, the coolest pocket of the Adelaide Hills. These vineyards are the source of his entry-level pinot noir, a wine of supple fruit drive, soft approachability, alluring rose petal perfume and ripe strawberry/cherry purity. A small inclusion of stalks in the ferment provides notes of brambles, forest floor and sap, while small French oak barriques keep the oak influence subtle. $29 at East End Cellars.
By Tyson Stelzer
15 Mar 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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