Stargazer 'Palisander' Pinot Noir 2024

This wine is sourced exclusively from Stargazer’s own Palisander vineyard in the Tea Tree subregion of Coal River Valley. Two separate parcels of Pinot Noir, planted in 2002 and 2017 respectively. Primarily brown dermosol on Jurassic dolerite, the plant material is combination of clones, the majority of which is G5Vl2 or Wadenswil. The 2024 also includes clones Abel, 115, 777 and MV6 from the blocks planted in
2017. It is all cane pruned and trained to a vertical shoot positioned canopy.
25% whole bunch with the remainder destemmed but not crushed. Cold soak for three days pre ferment. Post
primary ferment the must is pressed off to French oak puncheons (Francois Freres, Mercurey and Damy, 30% new. 8 months elevage in oak with a further 6 weeks in tank. "An exuberant nose of red cherry, pomegranate, violets, sarsaparilla, and thyme. The lifted pretty aromatics give way to similar vibrant spice on the palate. There is plenty of lush generous fruit alongside juicy red cherries, supported by clove, nutmeg and five spice. Soft velvet like tannins work with the bright acid to
contribute to a sustained length of flavour" - Samantha Connew - owner + winemaker