Williams Crossing Pinot Noir 2017

“I often find the Macedon Ranges can be quite Burgundian in style, Vosne-Romanée to be precise with floral aromatics of lifted red cherry and spice that works with a tautness of acidity that frames the fruit on the palate. The wine holds a tension between red cherry fruit and more nuanced earth and rhubarb characters. Tannins are fine but persistent and add a savoury dimension that’s short lived when oak derived spice makes itself known on the finish. Pinot Noir of this quality shouldn’t cost $29. Back up the truck.”

93 points, Patrick Eckel
Wine Reviewer

“I love the purity of this release. Quintessential Pinot captured in all of its fragrant, tangy finesse by this moderate season. Rose petal and musk gracefully waft over morello cherries and spicy wild strawberries, perfectly supported by almost invisible oak. Line, length and integrity like Pinot should not have at this price. Longevity too.”

92 points, Tyson Stelzer
Wine Business Monthly

“The affordable end of the Curly Flat range. Though all the wines are realistically priced, given the quality. This is a charmer. It has perfume, fruit, spice and overarching structure. Everything just feels in a good and proper place. Woodsmoke, cloves, black cherries, strawberries and undergrowth. The ground is turned and fresh, the fruit is ready and raring.”

92 points, Campbell Mattinson
The Wine Front

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2017

Our junior label Williams Crossing represents exceptional value while expressing true varietal character.

Bouquet
Red berried fruits lead with delicate black cherry featuring throughout. Forest tones ranging from the canopy down to undergrowth provide both freshness and a subtle earthen core. Gentle oak inputs provides supple support in the form of spiced vanillin and cocoa adding further charm.

Palate
Focused red & black fruit flow across a subtle foundation of dusty tannins. An energetic and textured palate leaves a lingering savoury mid palate of good depth and interest.

Cellaring
Drink over the next 5+ years.

Alcohol: 13.3%
Closure: Screwcap
Maturation: 12 months in 100% French oak (9% new).

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Williams Crossing Pinot Noir 2017

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