2023 Pepik Pinot Noir

Colour: Vibrant cherry red, raspberry beret highlights

Aroma: Lifted sweet berry fruits of raspberry and red mulberry with hints of complex spice and smoky undertones

Palate: A spicy, structured palate full of bright red cherries, little red corvettes and raspberries with subtle juicy tannins and a lingering finish

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir Tasmania

Winemaking: Combination of open-top small batches with additional cool ferment closed fermenters. This draws out complexity and structure whilst ensuring that bright fruit predominates. For the 2022 vintage, one third was fermented in French oak barriques (10% new oak) and spent 10 months in barrel before blending.

Cellaring Potential: Drink now to 2028

Serving Suggestions: Salmon, spicy tomato pastas, light red meats, slow-baked beetroots, thin-base pepperoni pizza

Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol 13.4%