Woodlawn - Waverley Vineyard Pinot Noir - 2022

Three clones of pinot were planted in this little vineyard, 114 & 115 make the majority of the harvest, and an unknown patch in the middle ripens much later. Super low yielding, it produces perfect, small bunches with heaps of flavour and natural acidity. 30% whole clusters in the ferment, this was pressed off nice and early to finish in barriques, a little bit of new oak, balance to second use. It spent 11 months in barrel, and is bottled without fining or filtration. Producer Notes Cherry, undergrowth, soft alpine herbaceousness. It's well put together, with a hint of baking spice and cedar from some very judicious oak treatment. Tasting the two Pinot Noirs side by side is a very gratifying exercise. The Three Wishes is more along the fruit-forward lines, while the Waverley offers more on the savoury spectrum. Fascinating to see the differences between sites. MW Wines