Rochford Pinot Noir 2008

NOTES

At Rochford Wines we pride ourselves on the production of premium quality wines that express the true character of our vineyard sites. Winemaker Andrew Leitch produces high quality wines with fruit sourced from our vineyards, located in two of Victoria’s premium cool climate wine regions. Together, with the viticulturalist, Andrew works to ensure that the vineyards in the Macedon Ranges and the Yarra Valley produce only the finest of grapes to be used in the making of our wines.

The story of Rochford Wines has its beginnings in the hamlet of Rochford, on the northern slopes of Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. The 270-acre property with functional winery was purchased by the Konecsny family in 1998. Less than five years later, the Konecsny’s purchased a second winery, Eyton on Yarra, located in the Yarra Valley.

TASTING NOTES

This wine is mid to deep plum in colour. The nose shows dark plum fruit combined with lifted spice and savoury oak. The palate is full flavoured and shows good varietal definition, which is enhanced with integrated toasty oak. The grape and oak tannins add power to the palate that will ensure medium term cellaring. The balance of alcohol, acid and flavour ensures a long finish.

REVIEWS

A very complex, savoury toasty style, with good texture and structure to support the array of spicy black fruits; dries out fractionally on the finish.

Rating 93, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2011