Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Henty Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Seppelt
Label Name:
 
Drumborg Vineyard Henty Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Henty, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion) 96 points for the 2019 Drumborg Pinot Noir; praised by retailers and critics for its perfumed depth and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Perfumed sour cherry, raspberry and satsuma-plum fruit with gunflint, spice and toasty French oak; medium-bodied, fine silky tannins and a long textured finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, pork belly, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon; Asian: duck with hoisin, miso‑glazed salmon, char siu pork, mushroom ramen or soy‑glazed salmon.

Production Method
Hand‑picked fruit; ~90% destemmed, ~10% whole‑bunch; 7–10 day ferment in small open fermenters; matured ~9 months in French oak barriques and puncheons (≈30% new).

Vineyard Info
Sourced from Seppelt’s single‑vineyard Drumborg, planted by Karl Seppelt in 1964. A cool, maritime‑influenced Henty site known for finesse and cool‑climate varieties.