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NOTES
Garry and Rollo Crittenden are dedicated small scale vignerons with an exciting range of handcrafted wines. Today, their efforts are channelled into producing small batches of wines that elegantly and emphatically speak of their varietal and geographic provenance under the Crittenden Estate, Pinocchio and Geppetto ranges The family takes great care, pleasure and pride in the wine it produces. The portfolio spans estate-grown, cool climate wines of Burgundian origin, new and exciting Italian varietals and other regional classics from both the Mornington Peninsula and further afield from some of central and north-east Victoria’s finest vineyards.
While that is indicative of how far this family company has come since planting its first vines on the Peninsula 25 years ago, there is one overriding and essential constant linking all phases of its winemaking endeavours: a deep-seated commitment to doing everything possible in the vineyard that leads to the finest fruit quality and, afterwards, treating that fruit in the winery in such a way as to ensure it produces inspirational wine that reflects such care, passion and craftsmanship.
Grapes for this wine were grown at our property at 25 Harrisons Rd Dromana (The Zumma Vineyard) - proudly planted and tended to by the Crittenden family since 1982. The clones are 114 and 115, MV6, D2V5 and D5V12. This is a single vineyard, Mornington Peninsula wine.
TASTING NOTES
Inspiration for this wine has been drawn from the great wines of Burgundy, many of which show a level of elegance and restraint that is seldom seen in new world Pinot Noir. Accordingly, The Zumma Pinot has an alcohol level at the lower end of the usual spectrum and the colour is perhaps lighter than may be expected, however, it does possess a depth of flavour and a finesse that belies its appearance. Cherries, berry fruits and characters of fresh spice are abundant on the nose, while fine silky tannins, restrained oak and taut acidity provide the palate with great length and balance. We feel that this wine possesses a quality that truly reflects our long term dedication both in the vineyard and the winery and will certainly reward those who are patient.
REVIEWS
The massive, non-eco friendly bottle does accurately foretell the high quality of this effortlessly bright and silky wine, which flows smoothly from start to finish. Screwcap. 13% alc. Rating 94 Drink 2015 $49 James Halliday Wine Companion web site Tasted Feb 09.
A new single-vineyard release, this is restrained and tight -knit and needs breathing and a big glass to show it off. It should really bloom with a little bottle age. Greg Duncan Powell, Vogue Entertaining & Travel, August/Sept 2009
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