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Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2009
Medium Bodied, Dry, Red, Pinot Noir, Drink now or cellar, 14.5% alc.
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
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| $39.95 per bottle |
| Country: |
Australia |
| Region: |
Adelaide Hills |
| Producer: |
Ashton Hills |
| Vintage: |
2009 |
Ashton Hills Piccadilly Pinot Noir 2010
Medium Bodied, Dry, Red, Pinot Noir, Drink now or cellar, 14% alc.
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
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| $29.95 per bottle |
| Country: |
Australia |
| Region: |
Adelaide Hills |
| Producer: |
Ashton Hills |
| Vintage: |
2010 |
Ashton Hills Pinot Noir Saignee Rosé 2010
| Country: |
Australia |
| Region: |
Adelaide Hills |
| Producer: |
Ashton Hills |
| Vintage: |
2010 |
Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2009
Medium Bodied, Dry, Red, Pinot Noir, Drink now or cellar, 14.5% alc.
According to Stephen George: “The ‘Reserve’ is from our own vineyard, and in 2009 like the Estate wine is made from all 18 of our Pinot clones, instead of just two. It was matured in 100% new French oak barriques and a third is kept as whole bunches. It is designed to be the longest living of our pinots and is best drunk after at least 5 years. Bottled under Stelvin (screwcap) closure.
Notes on the 2008:
“Relatively light, but bright, hue; fractionally more purple than the Estate; very stylish, and in the mainstream of the Ashton Hills style, with spices and savoury notes surrounding the plum and black cherry fruit. Trophy Adelaide Hills Wine Show '09. Screwcap.” One of the ‘Best of the Best by variety’ and 96 points - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2011
“This release of Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir was a trophy winner at the Adelaide Hills Wine Show. Easy to taste why. Awesome. Floored me from the first sip. Gloriously expressive, but characterized by its long, smoky, stalky, minerally length. Has precision written all over it. Lots of upfront flavour, but it then drills on and on. Perfect tannin structure...this is a brilliant wine." 96 points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
Trophy, Adelaide Hills Wine Show 2009
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| $59.95 per bottle |
| Country: |
Australia |
| Region: |
Adelaide Hills |
| Producer: |
Ashton Hills |
| Vintage: |
2009 |