2022 Bay of Fires Pinot Noir

97 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
96 Points & Wine of the Week - Huon Hooke
95 Points - Aaron Brasher; The Real Review
96 Points - Wine Orbit
95 Points & Gold Medal – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2024
Top Gold Medal – Tasmanian Wine Show 2024
Trophy - Best in Show - Decanter World Wine Awards 2024

96 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Somewhat forward developed, with the first aromas smoky charcoal/grilled meats, and in the mouth, sweet succulent ripe cherry fruit aplenty, completed by soft tannins. Delicious! (Best in Show award, 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards). Date Tasted: May 2024; Drink: 2024 to 2032.

Words from the Makers:
The Bay of Fires wines were born of a desire to showcase the best possible cool climate varietal wines Tasmania can offer, combining fruit intensity, refinement and persistence of flavour. The 2022 Pinot Noir represents the continued evolution of this wine as we explore and develop vineyard resources. Our philosophy is to nurture elegance and develop ripe flavour profiles.

Tasting Notes:  Bright, vibrant red in colour, the perfume of this wine is very complex. Sweet ripe strawberry fruit features with Chinese spice from MV 6 cloned vineyards and whole bunch influence – star anise, cinnamon plum blossom. Although elegant and supple, the wine shows remarkable power, intensity and length on the palate. Framed by ripe, moderate tannin the graceful strawberry fruit is complemented but not dominated by spice. Overall the wine has wonderful poise and balance with remarkable length of flavour as all great Pinot Noirs should.