FOOD PAIRING

It’s simply amazing to see what the brilliant winemakers at Taltarni can do with grapes sourced from some of the other new and exciting wine regions of Australia. And this 2020 Pinot Noir is the perfect example, made solely with grapes from the Coal River region of Tasmania for a true cool climate Pinot Noir offering a great expression of the variety and region. Hand-picked, the fruit was kept separate, with 25% whole bunches loaded into small open-top fermenters. The result will meet you with rich aromas of cherry and cloves underpinned by a soft savouriness. This depth of aroma transitions seamlessly to the medium to light-bodied wine, with flavours of red forest fruits and ripe cherries being balanced with a soft yet persistent strawberry flavour. The wine is refined by ageing in French oak, producing a mouth-filling wine that still retains a crispness that lingers in a long, satisfying finish. Awarded an impressive 92 points by Halliday in 2021, the wine drinks beautifully now but will also develop with careful cellaring for another 5-7 years. Serve with duck, turkey or light game dishes, salmon or other fatty fish, or simply a delicious beef bourguignon.