Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir has an aromatic front palate, which displays these same characters in abundance. The mid palate is elegant and precise, and the wine flows beautifully into a textural finish, framing fine-grained tannin, fruit and acidity.
Deep crimson in colour with a perfumed bouquet of strawberry & herbs, rich and savoury with hints of rhubarb & dark cherry, firm balanced tannins and the masterful use of French oak (20% new) add to the complexity providing a wine that will reward patient cellaring.
Deep crimson hue, accompanied by captivating scents of ripe dark cherries and crimson plums, unfolding into intricate nuances of festive spices reminiscent of Christmas cake. The palate boasts a robust character, featuring lusciously ripe cherries and plums, underpinned by medium-grained oak tannins. A lingering and flavorful experience, offering both immediate gratification and promising potential for cellaring.
Famous for good reason - terrific tannins balanced with structure and a long length.
Light in colour but full of flavour - fresh cheery and raspberry notes on the nose - fresh and balanced on the palate - an elegant pinot noir!
With 50% fruit from Lenswood and 50% from Piccadilly the Phaeton has layers of complexity. With a dense core of fruit and beautiful aromatic fragrance the Phaeton is still delicate and pure with cherries and forest floor berries, subtle spice, and a touch of warm earthiness. It perfectly showcases the delicate characters of Pinot Noir from the Lenswood and Piccadilly sub-regions.