Mayfield William Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mayfield
Label Name:
 
William Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Orange, NSW
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Professional scores ~91–92 pts (WinePilot 91; Stuart Robinson/TastingBook 92; OzWineReview 92). Mentioned as a silver-medal winner in regional shows

Tasting Note
Bright red-berry core of cherry, raspberry and bramble with floral rose and potpourri notes, touches of dried thyme, tobacco and savoury umami. Fresh acidity, silky-to-chalky tannins and medium-length finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, lamb cutlets, pork belly. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom and soy stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-picked parcels fermented in small open fermenters; mix of destemmed, whole-berry and some whole-bunch/carbonic parcels. Aged ~11 months in 25% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Mayfield Vineyard (est. 1815) in Orange, NSW. Family-owned estate producing cool-climate wines; ‘William’ is a premier single-block Pinot Noir reserve selection.