Philip Shaw No. 8 Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Philip Shaw
Label Name:
 
No. 8 Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Orange, New South Wales.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: James Halliday / Wine Companion tasting (2022) 93 pts; Jim's Cellars listing 94/100; QWine review 91/100. General positive reviews from Australian retailers and critics

Tasting Note
Bright cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with forest-floor, violet and savory herb accents; soft plum and charry oak, medium body, fresh acidity, refined tannins and a lingering savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck à l'orange, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (roast pork), teriyaki salmon, shiitake and soy braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; open-vat fermentation with indigenous/wild yeast; 25–40% whole-bunch; wild malolactic fermentation; 10–12 months maturation on fine lees in French barriques (20–30% new).

Vineyard Info
Philip Shaw Wines — Koomooloo Vineyard, Orange, NSW. Founded by Philip Shaw; known for cool-climate, expressive Pinot Noir and innovative winemaking in Orange.