The Protégé Pinot Noir is a classic Tasmanian Pinot Noir. Fresh and fruity, it is bursting with cherry and strawberry fruits with a silky palate. This fresh, lively and aromatic Pinot shows lovely lifted strawberry and spice characters on the nose. These aromatics carry through to the palate which has fine, soft tannin, lovely bright fruit and juicy acidity. This is a gorgeously light Tasmanian Pinot Noir which makes for perfect drinking at any time.
Expert Reviews & Awards
"Some solid pinosity here at a pretty sharp price point. Bright ruby red in the glass with aromas of red cherry and raspberries with hints of exotic spice, herbs, purple flowers, leaf litter and earth. Spacious, fruit pure and spicy there's plenty of zip to the acid profile and a finish that is plush with redcurrants and raspberries." 93 points (On the 2023 vintage.)
Halliday Wine Companion - September 2023 (DB)
Winemaking Notes
This Pinot was made to be a lighter more fruit driven style of Pinot with some underlying spicy complexity. To achieve this, the fruit was picked at moderate sugar levels when the fruit was displaying lovely fresh strawberry and cherry characters. The fruit was then de-stemmed and fermented on skins for 10 days. Specific yeasts which are known to enhance fruit aromatics were used to conduct the ferment. Following fermentation, the wine was matured in tank prior to being bottled.
Cellaring Notes
Cellar for up to 10 years from release.
Producer
Holm Oak
Holm Oak is the labour of love of dynamic duo, Bec Duffy and her husband Tim Duffy. Bec is the winemaker and Tim is viticulturist. Their complementary skills provide a vision to produce delicious cool-climate Tasmanian wines that reflect their home in the pristine Tamar Valley, and their own personalities – honest, down to earth, genuine and authentic.
Variety
About Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most loved, light bodied red wines.
Pinot Noir can be made into a variety wine styles, from light and fruity styles featuring cherry and strawberry notes to more complex, gamey and earthy styles. Pinot Noir is usually higher in acid and lower in tannin, making it an ideal pairing for lighter, fattier foods duck, cheese and lamb.
Often, the region defines the style. Along with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is the main grape variety in Burgundy, where the cooler climate produces highly prized wines, loved throughout history of drinking wine! Germany is also known for high quality Pinot Noir, produced in the cooler regions of Pfalz and Baden. As well as France and Germany, the 'new world' wine countries such as the USA, Chile, South Africa and New Zealand also produce high quality Pinot Noir. The list of top Pinot Noir regions in the world includes; Sonoma County, Carneros, Santa Barbara County and Oregon (USA), Casablanca (Chile), Walker Bay (South Africa), Marlborough and Central Otago (New Zealand).
Australia also has pockets of high quality Pinot Noir in multiple regions but some of the best Pinot Noir wines are made in the Yarra Valley, Tasmania, The Mornington Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills.
Region
About Tasmania
Tasmania has a cool maritime climate and long Autumn days that are ideal for winemaking. This beautiful island is internationally renowned for producing top quality Pinot Noir and Sparkling wines. The island has seven premium wine regions, that are; The Tamar Valley, The Coal River Valley, The East Coast Wine Region, The Pipers River Wine Region, The Derwent Valley, The North West Wine Region and The Huon Valley. The main grape varieties are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris.
Details
Closure: Screw Cap
Country: Australia
Wine Body: Medium Bodied
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Size: 750mL
Non Alcoholic: No
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