Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Henty Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Seppelt
Label Name:
 
Drumborg Vineyard Henty Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Henty, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 96 pts; Andrew Caillard MW 94 pts; Mike Bennie 93 pts; Jeni Port (Winepilot) 95 pts; Seppelt Drumborg range has multiple wine show medals and high critic scores

Tasting Note
Perfumed cool‑climate Pinot: red cherry, cranberry, wild herbs, forest floor, gunflint and subtle smoky oak. Silky, fine‑grained tannins, bright acidity and medium body with a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, chicken, pork, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon; Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, char siu, Korean BBQ, ramen, shiitake stir‑fries; soft cheeses and cured meats.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; partial whole‑bunch inclusion; small open ferments with some barrel fermentation; matured about 9 months in French oak (≈23% new).

Vineyard Info
Seppelt’s single‑vineyard Drumborg (planted 1964 by Karl Seppelt) is a cool, maritime Henty site famed for Riesling and cool‑climate Pinot Noir; used for Seppelt’s premium single‑vineyard range.