T'Gallant Cape Schanck Pinot Noir (q) 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
T'Gallant
Label Name:
 
Cape Schanck Pinot Noir (q)
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Mornington Peninsula.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Tasted by James Halliday (Wine Companion entry; members only) showing 12. strong user/pro ratings on Delectable (high consumer scores)

Tasting Note
Fragrant ripe berries with dark cherry and redcurrant, smoked‑meat and spice notes, silky tannins and medium body with a savoury, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, pork loin, charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, pork belly bao, mildly spiced Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Cool‑climate Mornington Peninsula fruit; gentle handling with cold soak, small‑batch fermentation and restrained oak maturation (partial French oak), bottled under screwcap — typical regional practice (inferred).

Vineyard Info
T'Gallant (founded c.1990) is a long‑established Mornington Peninsula producer known for cool‑climate Pinot styles and pioneering Pinot Gris/Grigio locally. Winemaking led by Kevin McCarthy/house team.