Growing Pinot Noir in Australia is always a bit hit and miss. After all, it\u2019s a grape that shows its best in a cool climate, but even the so-called \u201ccool climate\u201d regions in our sunburnt land can be subject to significant seasonal variations. And the Adelaide Hills region in South Australia is no different despite its 600 \u2013 700m of elevation. The 2008 production was as challenging a vintage as you\u2019d hope not to see, yet with careful vineyard management, some vignerons still managed to produce a few extremely good wines.<\/p>\n
So, given the climatic challenges of a 115-day heatwave just prior to picking, I was a bit surprised by the drinkability of the Tomich Hill Pinot Noir 2008. ($22)<\/p>\n
It\u2019s intensely red cherry on the nose and shows vibrant strawberry and dried Chinese red dates characters across the palate before a herbaceous canopy envelopes the finish. There\u2019s a touch of tannin to support the back end and overall, it\u2019s a winner despite the season\u2019s adverse growing conditions.<\/p>\n
Pinot Noir is never cheap due to it being a low yielding viticultural problem child, but as a food wine all-rounder, you\u2019d struggle to find a better varietal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Growing Pinot Noir in Australia is always a bit hit and miss. After all, it\u2019s a grape that shows its best in a cool climate, but even the so-called \u201ccool climate\u201d regions in our sunburnt land can be subject to significant seasonal variations. And the Adelaide Hills region in South Australia is no different despite…
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