2020 Paringa Estate Single Vineyard 'The Paringa' Pinot Noir 750ml

2020 Paringa Estate Single Vineyard 'The Paringa' Pinot Noir 750mlTHE PARINGA The name "The Paringa? denotes the single vineyard origin of this wine. Lindsay McCall planted the first vines on the Paringa Estate vineyard in 1985, with ten acres being under vine by 1990. Fruit of distinction is born from a combination of red volcanic (Ferrasol) soil, a north facing aspect and altitude of 146m on Paringa Road, Red Hill South. At the Paringa Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir is represented by three clones across three blocks;

I've been working since 1995 with my father

It is already nice to drink now

followed by several months of bottle aging

Real deal here

and the use of sulfur is limited

it will benefit from cellar aging

On the Way 2024 is the 4th release in the ‘One the Way’ series from Chichibu

The Block 5 Pinot Noir is matured for around 15 to 17 months in new (35%) and seasoned French oak

and subtle hints of spice and cedar

supported by vibrant acidity and refined tannins

the bouquet has high-toned edges to the blackberry

Impressive structure from a hillside block on deep red clay marl over clay