Ochota Barrels A Forest Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ochota Barrels
Label Name:
 
A Forest Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Adelaide Hills
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 93 (2022); The Wine Front 93 (noted for various vintages)

Tasting Note
Light, savory Pinot Noir — wild raspberry and red cherry with crushed petals, forest-floor, subtle spice and saline-savoury notes. Silky texture, bright acidity, gentle tannins and a lingering, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork belly, beef bourguignon. Asian: miso-glazed salmon or black cod, teriyaki pork, shiitake noodle dishes, pork ramen, char siu.

Production Method
Native/wild-yeast fermentation with majority whole‑bunch (whole‑cluster) carbon/whole‑bunch maceration; basket-pressed to seasoned French oak, ~10 months aging, unfined/unfiltered, minimal SO2.

Vineyard Info
Ochota Barrels — boutique Adelaide Hills project founded by Taras and Amber Ochota. Minimal-intervention, organic-leaning farming and small-batch, terroir-driven wines; Taras led winemaking until 2020.