Situated on prime ferrous real estate on the Mornington Peninsula, Paringa’s cool climate produces wines of poise, power and distinction. A wine of charm and structure displaying intensely spicy aromas with a savoury base. Full-bodied and dense, richly layered, with tannins that will see it age well.
Medium-depth bright red colour with a tint of purple. The bouquet is intensely spicy, very savoury and recalls dried underbrush and patent leather shoes, including a touch of char-oak. It's quite full-bodied and dense, rich and layered, with tannins that will see it age long and profitably. A full-bodied, powerful, savoury wine of considerable charm and structure. It would cope with hearty food. Impressive!
96 points, The Real Review (January 2021)
It’s a lighter, stringier style of Pinot Noir but it has length, poise, varietal integrity and, especially once it’s been given a chance to breathe, quite a deal of charm. Succulent boysenberry, garden herb, blood orange and woodsy spice flavours put on an unforced but compelling display. Twig-like notes help thread the tannin out through the finish. It will age beautifully.
94 points, The Wine Front (July 2021)
The Mornington Peninsula is located approximately one hour south of Melbourne. A cool maritime climate,the region is virtually frost free, but is susceptible to high winds. Rainfall is moderate, throughout winter and the growing season. Most of the vineyards are located between just above sea level and 200 metres. Soils range from weathered volcanic soils to sandy loams and friable well-drained clays. Mornington Peninsula is best known for making elegant cool climate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and sublime Pinot Noir.
