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CORNELIAN BAY
Nestled on the Derwent River, Cornelian Bay is where our mother Helen grew up frolicking in the cool Tasmanian waters. As a proud Tasmanian, our Mother always wanted to produce wines from her home state to honour her heritage. This wine is a reminder of the importance of family and the special bond between our family and Tasmania.
Tasting Notes
Deep garnet with violet flashes, showcasing medium intensity. The bouquet offers a symphony of raspberry, wild strawberry, a touch of forest undergrowth, suede, and a gentle smokiness. There's an intriguing mineral essence reminiscent of rain-kissed slate, intertwined with hints of fresh pine and a subtle graphite nuance. The aromatic profile is complex and engaging, inviting further exploration. On the palate, it's quintessentially Pinot Noir, featuring a medley of red berries and dark chocolate, accented by nuances of underbrush tannins and delicate lavender notes. The tannins are well-balanced, supporting a lush, sweet fruit core. The careful oak integration emphasizes the wine's fruit-driven character with a whisper of Tasmanian peat smoke. This wine stands out for its sophistication, aligning with the more adventurous side of Tasmanian Pinot Noirs, while maintaining a graceful balance.
REGION
Sourced from the Coal River Valley region where the cool climate terroir produces classic and prestigious Pinot Noir.
VINTAGE SUMMARY
The 2023 vintage in Tasmania saw a cool, wet spring but without the intense rainfall of the mainland. La Niña impacted significantly, with cool and wet conditions in summer delayed flowering and poor fruit-set, the ultimate yields low to very low. Poor yields to one side, the overall quality was very good to high, the standouts riesling, chardonnay and pinot noir
MATURATION
Matured in 100% French oak Barriques (225 ltr) for 7 months.
ALC/VOL
13.5 %
