2022 Castelli Estate Pinot Noir
Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Denmark, Great Southern
Tasting Notes
- Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet
- Acidity: Low | Medium | High
- Tannin: None | Low | Medium | High
- Alcohol: Low (9-11%) | Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)
- Body: Light | Medium | Full
- Oak: None | Some | Lots
- Fruits: Raspberry, sour cherry
- Flavours: Cloves, sage, smoke, spice
Critic Reviews
93 points Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot "A fine West Aussie Pinot (once little more than a pipe dream but these days, we are seeing more and more excellent examples). From their Home Block in Denmark, maturation was in French oak barriques. There was 10% inclusion of whole bunches. Pale red hue, especially around the rim. There is a sappy, savoury note that screams whole bunches, perhaps even more than the 10% would suggest. Brambly notes, undergrowth, red fruits and cloves. Fine acidity. A pleasing seamless, supple texture. Good persistence. This is a very attractive Pinot. Don’t be afraid to cellar it for five to eight years”
Cellaring Potential
Drink now or cellar up to 10 years.
Enjoy With:
Duck Confit.
About Castelli Estate
If in Denmark, you cannot miss visiting Castelli Estate. Perched on the beautiful Mount Shadforth, Castelli Estate’s Tudor-style Manor includes accommodation, a restaurant and state-of-the-art winery nestled amongst 120 acres of pristine vineyards. Their range and quality of wines is outstanding.
Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Denmark, Great Southern
Tasting Notes
- Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet
- Acidity: Low | Medium | High
- Tannin: None | Low | Medium | High
- Alcohol: Low (9-11%) | Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)
- Body: Light | Medium | Full
- Oak: None | Some | Lots
- Fruits: Raspberry, sour cherry
- Flavours: Cloves, sage, smoke, spice
Critic Reviews
93 points Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot "A fine West Aussie Pinot (once little more than a pipe dream but these days, we are seeing more and more excellent examples). From their Home Block in Denmark, maturation was in French oak barriques. There was 10% inclusion of whole bunches. Pale red hue, especially around the rim. There is a sappy, savoury note that screams whole bunches, perhaps even more than the 10% would suggest. Brambly notes, undergrowth, red fruits and cloves. Fine acidity. A pleasing seamless, supple texture. Good persistence. This is a very attractive Pinot. Don’t be afraid to cellar it for five to eight years”
Cellaring Potential
Drink now or cellar up to 10 years.
Enjoy With:
Duck Confit.
About Castelli Estate
If in Denmark, you cannot miss visiting Castelli Estate. Perched on the beautiful Mount Shadforth, Castelli Estate’s Tudor-style Manor includes accommodation, a restaurant and state-of-the-art winery nestled amongst 120 acres of pristine vineyards. Their range and quality of wines is outstanding.
Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Denmark, Great Southern
Tasting Notes
- Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet
- Acidity: Low | Medium | High
- Tannin: None | Low | Medium | High
- Alcohol: Low (9-11%) | Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)
- Body: Light | Medium | Full
- Oak: None | Some | Lots
- Fruits: Raspberry, sour cherry
- Flavours: Cloves, sage, smoke, spice
Critic Reviews
93 points Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot "A fine West Aussie Pinot (once little more than a pipe dream but these days, we are seeing more and more excellent examples). From their Home Block in Denmark, maturation was in French oak barriques. There was 10% inclusion of whole bunches. Pale red hue, especially around the rim. There is a sappy, savoury note that screams whole bunches, perhaps even more than the 10% would suggest. Brambly notes, undergrowth, red fruits and cloves. Fine acidity. A pleasing seamless, supple texture. Good persistence. This is a very attractive Pinot. Don’t be afraid to cellar it for five to eight years”
Cellaring Potential
Drink now or cellar up to 10 years.
Enjoy With:
Duck Confit.
About Castelli Estate
If in Denmark, you cannot miss visiting Castelli Estate. Perched on the beautiful Mount Shadforth, Castelli Estate’s Tudor-style Manor includes accommodation, a restaurant and state-of-the-art winery nestled amongst 120 acres of pristine vineyards. Their range and quality of wines is outstanding.
