2021 thousand candles single vineyard pinot noir
A steep east facing slope that catches the morning sun. Clay loam soils sit above an ancient rocky subsoil. Free draining soil allows for very balanced vine growth.
Open canopies and smaller bunch size produces wines with fruit density, structure and depth.
We hand pick several parcels of fruit from this site and ferment separately with different whole bunch and whole berry components. Wild yeast, gentle handling no pump overs or plunging. We do this to allow true vineyard expression.
After three weeks on skins the wines are pressed individually into older French barriques.
Raspberry, herbs and a slight earthiness.
A hallmark of this wine is its structure, fine grained yet velvety tannins coat the whole palate seamlessly.
Note: Minimum of 6 bottles per order (Can be a mixed 6 pack).
2024 Halliday Wine Companion
96 POINTS - Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
Whole bunches (50%), gentle handling with no pumpovers or plunging. Matured in seasoned French barriques. Excellent wines from Thousand Candles in 2021, thoroughly deserving of the Best Small Producer trophy they picked up at the 2022 Yarra Valley Wine Show. A bright crimson red. A gently textured wine that was made with respect for the fruit with real persistence and finesse. There's lovely purity to the aromas of red cherries, small, wild strawberries, violets and spice. The whole bunches are barely perceptible, and velvety, quite firm and persistent tannins are in complete harmony with the wine, too.Rating: 96 Points, Special Value - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion