Description
This is Ricky’s 11th year making TMV Pinot Noir, and it gets better each year. Beginning just south of Launceston, the Tamar Valley winds 50km north to its meeting point with the powerful Bass Strait. Produced from a range of different sites, the intent behind this wine is to reflect what the TTT team believes are the subregion’s standout characteristics. Ricky’s Woodlawn Park site accounts for the majority of the blend (55%), with small parcels from Chartley Estate in Rowella (30%) and Jinglers Creek in Relbia (10%) included. The Three Wishes and Waverley vineyards added the final piece to the TMV puzzle. The more southerly Relbia brings red fruits and fresh acidity, whereas Rowella lends spice and bright aromatics. The Woodlawn fruit shares both sets of characteristics and brings harmony to the blend. Ricky picks over multiple passes. The ferment included 15% whole bunches, and the wine spent 10 months in barriques (10% new) before bottling.