2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir Dijon Clones

Sailor Seeks Horse is a tiny vineyard that's one of Australia’s most southerly, located in the Huon valley in southern Tasmania. Owners Paul and Gilli Lipscombe have brought considerable vineyard and winemaking experience to this venture, and they've been producing outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay here for over a decade.

Dijon Clones is a special low yielding wine using 115, 114, 777 & Abel clones. Wild yeast fermented with no whole bunch inclusion, aged for 12 months in barrel of which 42% is new oak.

Other Reviews....
The 2024 Dijon Clones Pinot Noir is delicate and floral, detailed and fine, with a long spool of mineral flavor and texture through the middle palate and finish. This is savory, leaning more into pomegranate molasses, new leather, cocoa, etc. alongside the rose petals and shaved fennel/licorice to close. The fruit here is all destemmed, and the tannins feel sleek rather than spicy. These are detailed, beautiful, ethereal Pinots here. 12.8% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2026-2036.
95 points
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate