Product Profile
Ashton Hills Piccadilly Pinot Noir 2010
Medium Bodied, Dry, Red, Pinot Noir, Drink now or cellar, 14% alc.
Tasting Notes
This is Ashton Hills’ entry level or “village” Pinot Noir, with all grapes coming from the Adelaide Hills’ coldest sub-region, the Piccadilly Valley. About half the wine comes from 16 of the winery’s clones, with the remaining grapes being purchased from two neighbouring growers. The three vineyards have amongst them the oldest pinot vines in the valley, and are all managed in such a way to ensure small crops with maximum flavour and concentration. Bottled under Stelvin (screwcap) closure.
The brand new 2010 vintage has yet to be reviewed but the 2009 vintage was very well received (as below):
“Totally clear, ruby-red; immediately signifies its Ashton Hills genesis with foresty, spicy, savoury aromas and flavours surrounding its core of plummy fruit. May not be everyone’s style, but it is mine. Screwcap. 14% alc. Drink 2015.” 94 points - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2011
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.