2020 Scorpo Old Cherry Orchard 10K Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula
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Winemaker:Scorpo Estate
“The cherries from this orchard had such intense and distinct flavours that I was fascinated and optimistic that the same would be the case for Pinot Noir,” says Paul Scorpo. “I don`t farm this vineyard,” he continues, “it is more like gardening.” Planted in 2013 at high density (10,000 vines per hectare), the vines are trained low and hard pruned to give balance to the canopy and control yields. “The Abel Pinot Noir clone here classically gives opulent, voluptuous wines with incredibly silky texture,” – the result in 2020 is sublime. Pale ruby colour, aromas are airy and scented, with notes of red cherries and wild strawberries. Full and vital, this has very fine tannins, being a wine of beautiful concentration, coolness and elegance (for drinking 2022-2025+).
“If you like top-notch Pinot you will absolutely love this. From a much-lauded boutique estate, it’s soft, smooth and giving, with wonderfully ripe red and dark berry fruit and the longest, most sophisticated of finishes.” – Johnny Ray, Spectator Wine Club
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Wine Name | Scorpo Old Cherry Orchard 10K Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula |
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| Product Code | YH1520RA |
| Customs Status | Duty Paid |
| Tax Status | Inc Tax |
Winemaker
Scorpo Estate
We were delighted to introduce the wines of Scorpo Estate to the UK market in late 2020. Based in Australia`s cool, maritime climate of Mornington Peninsula, Scorpo produce elegant, high quality wines that reflect their home region with a discreet nod to Burgundy. Paul and Caroline Scorpo planted their first vines in 1997. The 17 hectare estate works under the principle that quality wines are made from sustainably farmed, low-yielding, hand-picked vines. Meticulous work in the winery ensures quality is not only maintained but enhanced at the winemaking stage. “This is one of the finest domaines in the unique, boutique wine region, Mornington Peninsula, which has become world-famous thanks to its ultra-fine Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. An expert in these two Burgundian varieties, Scorpo wines are sensual, balanced, graceful and detailed.” - Matthew Jukes, wine writer and creator of the annual 100 Best Australian Wines Report.