2017 Onannon Single Site Red Hill Pinot Noir

Established in 2008, Onannon is a joint venture between Mount Mary winemakers Sam Middleton and Kaspar Hermann as well as the well travelled Will Bryon. The focus is on Mornington Peninsula & Gippsland Pinot Noir with several releases receiving great acclaim. This single site Red Hill Pinot Noir is without a doubt the best yet from this talented trio. Sourced from a Red Hill vineyard with 24 year old vines, that the boys manage, it’s a warm site with a northern exposure. Fifty percent whole clusters were used in the ferment with maturation taking in French oak, 25% new.

Gorgeously rich, supple and exceptionally powerful this is one totally irresistible Pinot.

Deep, slightly cloudy, dark red colour with a light red hue. Incredibly perfumed nose with aromas of violets, ripe cherries, winter strawberries and subtle anise flowing into forest floor, fresh herb and spicy cedar scents. Amazingly intense, exceptionally long, rich and supple this has all the traits of world class Pinot Noir. Delicious ripe cherry, strawberry and a dash of sour cherry flavours glide eloquently across the palate. Underneath the sumptuous layers of fruit are complexing nuances of forest floor, subtle clove, fresh herb infusions and light spicy cedar. Sensational power wave with silky tannins, a lick of bright acidity freshening up the finish. Concludes with a magnificent peacocks tail like aftertaste that seemingly goes on forever. Simply Outstanding.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%