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NOTES
Deviation Road is a small family owned and operated winery in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Our vineyard is situated on Deviation Road, the namesake of our winery, in the high slopes of the Lenswood district.
The 1920's topographical map which features on the label shows the area around our vineyard. High slopes, multiple aspects and the specific soil type present here all combine with the Hills' cool climate to create the unique Deviation Road terroir. You can taste it's elegance in our Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The Adelaide Hills is a truly remarkable region for producing not only outstanding aromatic white wines, but similarly outstanding and elegant Pinot Noir and Shiraz. The key to producing these refined reds is by maintaining low yields, careful site selection and meticulous wine making. The Shiraz grapes used are from carefully selected sites from other vineyards in the hills. The winemaker works closely with these growers to produce low yielding, un-irrigated fruit of full flavour yet retaining signature spice and fine structure.
TASTING NOTES
Selected rows from several blocks within our Lenswood vineyard are chosen for their ability to deliver intense varietal character. In addition yields are kept to a minimum.
The fruit is picked into 15 kilo baskets before storing in a cold-room for several days. Once removed we destem 80%, the remainder whole bunch, into small open top fermenters. We allow the yeast to begin ferment as we gently plunge two to three times a day. Once fermentation is complete we basket press into new and old French oak barriques. The wine is left in barrel for 10-12 months after which an intensive barrel tasting selection takes place to determine inclusion in the final wine. The mild 2007 vintage conditions were perfect for ripening Pinot Noir and enabled us to produce one of our best Pinot Noirs to date.
Lifted aromas of plum and sweet cherry are complemented with subtle earthy characters. The palate is smooth with sweet fruit flavours, supported by firm but very fine tannins. This wine is elegant and approachable when young and shows great potential for developing further complexity with age.
REVIEWS
"With plum and red cherry coming through with fine tannins at the finish, the Deviation Road pinot noir is up there with the Hillstowe's of yesteryear. Ross Noble, The Courier, October 15, 2008
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