Product Profile
Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2009
Medium Bodied, Dry, Red, Pinot Noir, Drink now or cellar, 14.5% alc.
Tasting Notes
Stephen George says: "This is from our 26 year old vineyard, and in 2009 is made from all 18 of our Pinot clones, instead of just a handful. It was matured in the French oak barriques that was used for our previous two Reserve pinots, and is designed to have a life of at least five years." Bottled under Stelvin (screwcap) closure.
“Strong purple-red, no sign of development yet; has that unmistakable Ashton Hills stamp of texture missing from almost all other Adelaide Hills pinots; the fragrant bouquet leads with spiced plum that is picked up by the multi-flavoured, multi-textured palate.” 95 points - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion
Producer
Ashton Hills
Ashton Hills Vineyard lies below the summit of Mount Lofty on a ridge-top overlooking the Piccadilly Valley. Here in the Adelaide Hills, the cool, yet sunny and humid climate produces crisp, finely flavoured table and sparkling wines. Stephen George established his vineyard in 1981 and produced his first wines in 1987. His wines are very French in style, especially the Pinot Noirs for which Stephen is most highly regarded. The Galah range is Stephen's second label with fruit sourced from the Clare Valley and Mount Lofty Ranges.