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Ampel Pinot Noir 2015

$24.99

Tamar Valley Pinot Bargain!

 

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Description

Ampel is a range of premium varietals sourced from the cool climate regions of Tasmania. While Tasmania is widely recognised for the high quality of its wines, they are generally priced at a premium because of the high costs of production in its marginal climates. The small range offers elegantly structured classic varietals that are perfect for consuming unaccompanied but serious enough to take to the table, and all at a price quality rapport rarely achieved by smaller labels out of Tasmania.

The 2015 Ampel Pinot Noir marks the third vintage sourced exclusively from Gerald and Helen Phillips small plot of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris at York Town, in the north west of the Tamar Valley GI. We think this vineyard is very special. Apart from being lovingly tended by Gerald and Helen as if it was their front lawn, it is a gently sloping, well-protected north-facing site ensuring optimal ripeness every year. The soil is free-draining quartz gravel with very little organic matter so disease pressure is very low ensuring minimal chemical input and forcing the vines to struggle and dig their roots deep. 2015 saw exceptionally low yields again with around 60% of a ‘regular’ crop. Following fermentation with natural yeasts it was gently pressed and run to used French oak barriques for 9 months aging on fine lees, after which it was patiently tank settled before being bottled unfined with a very course filtration.

Fine Tamar Valley Pinot Noir with fragrant nose of red and pink flowers along with ripe raspberry, red cherry, plum, earth, dried herbs and light spice.

At only 13% alc/vol, the palate offers lovely depth and weight with ripe and rich fruit flavours that remain savoury and in perfect balance with the supporting 100% natural acidity and the fine grained tannins. This is a sophisticated Pinot Noir that will delight everyone at the table. This is definitely the most serious Ampel Pinot Noir to date and looks delicious now and will continue to shine and develop the complexity of Pinots at twice the price.

RRP $32

Additional information

Region or Country

Australia, Tasmania

Variety

Pinot Noir

Vintage

2015

Producer

Ampel

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