Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2024

Interesting that vine age is from 5 to 32 years of age, likely due to some new clones being included in the mix. The clonal selection is MV6, 114, 115, DSV12, Mariafeldt (a Swiss clone), and 777. 25% new oak. 15% whole bunch. Harvested from the 13th to the 24th of March. Look at me trying to be all grown up with my introductions! Cherry, raspberry, quite spicy, a light charcoal character here too, along with some dried rose and amaro herb perfume, and light cedar/vanilla oak. It’s medium-bodied, quite firm in tannin, spicy and slightly nutty, with a fresh and twiggy finish of excellent length. In particular, I like the cool sort of ‘mineral’ character it offers. It’s a very good release. 94+ points. - Gary Walsh, Wine Front.