Coolart Road Pinot Noir 2021

Coolart Road Pinot Noir comes from the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, Australia. This coastal and hilly region benefits from the cooling influence of the Southern Ocean, which moderates temperatures and extends the ripening period. The soils are predominantly clay-loam with volcanic influences, providing good drainage and an ideal structure for Pinot Noir. The Coolart Road vineyard, carefully planted and managed at a relatively high density, allows for a beautiful expression of terroir with controlled yields.

The Pinot Noir grapes from the Coolart Road vineyard are hand-harvested, sorted, and destemmed before undergoing cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation takes place in open vats with gentle pump-overs and punch-downs to extract color and fine tannins. After pressing, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, for extended aging on fine lees, with limited racking to preserve the purity of the fruit and the expression of the Mornington Peninsula's coastal terroir.

This wine reveals notes of juicy red fruits , black cherry , and raspberry , enhanced by floral touches of violet and dried rose, as well as spicy nuances of sweet pepper and clove. Subtle woody accents of oak, cedar, and vanilla intertwine with a delicately mineral structure. On the palate, the texture is silky, supported by fresh acidity, fine and precise tannins, and a long, harmonious finish that maintains a beautiful tension.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multigenerational winemaking families, and a deep-rooted knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to this a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude, and a diverse portfolio of 65 wine regions across a wide range of climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine nation. Australia burst onto the export scene in the 1980s and has since been offering the world vibrant, fruity, and exceptionally good-value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the history of Australian wine was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache, and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diverse range of high-quality Australian wines and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is concentrated primarily along the southern coastline where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, each centered around major cities: Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne, and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the world's largest wine producers and was the fourth-largest exporter in 2011. This recent development has made Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines throughout the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines, which are defined by their terroir.