94 Points - Mike Bennie
Ashton Hill winemaker Stephen George in one of Australia's most skilful and versatile winemakers. Making powerful reds at Wendouree, he also produces some beautifully elegant Pinot Noir's at Ashton Hills.
This 2023 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir is crafted from a blend of fruit from a handful of grower vineyards around the Ashton Hills estate. This is a quintessential Piccadilly Pinot with lifted with aromas of lifted fresh raspberries, cherries and strawberries with a lovely hint of Indian spice and rosewater. Juice and red fruited, with a lick of spice and fresh herbs from the whole bunch component. The mouth-watering natural acidity and fine tannins compliment the plush fruits and result in a textural and long lasting finish.
"94 Points. There's an inherent vibrancy and energy to this wine, with bright fruit, lithe spice elements, toasty notes gently sewn through and a core of crushed rock minerality that weaves evenly and with interest through it all. Succulent texture, a gentle nature despite the vitality, transparency and purity as bylines. Delicious drinking ensues, and for those seeking understated and elegant rendering of the variety, look no further. Should mature gracefully in the medium term too. 13% alc. Drink: 2024 - 2032. Screwcap"- Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion.
