NSW & VIC

Thousand Candles Pinot Noir 2022

Fine Yarra Valley Pinot Noir farmed with a firm focus on vineyard soil health and gently crafted with the delicate influence of whole bunches.

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Thousand Candles Pinot Noir 2022

"Fermented with 50% whole bunches and aged in new (8%) and older French barriques. A medium ruby red. Harmonious and complex on the nose with its aromas of red and black fruits, freshly grated cinnamon, incense and flowers. Just as well balanced on the palate which has both excellent depth and structure. The tannins are chiselled and long, as is the wine. A little patience will be required, and rewarded." 96 Points, Special Value, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion

"This is a bit murky and I like that in a Pinot Noir. It’s a wine built on red cherry and undergrowth flavours but orange rind, Campari-like herbs and sweet spice notes are also key aspects of this wine’s personality. It smells great, basically; fresh, fruity, complex and energetic, with cedarwood characters adding that bit extra. All this could be enough to recommend this wine, possibly, but the way the fruit builds, and more especially the way tannin rolls and fans out through the back half, is where and how the quality elevates. This wine is excellent, and complete with a savoury/nutty/twiggy edge to the aftertaste." 94 Points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

The story of a Thousand Candles is one of a unique and beautiful Yarra Valley site, and the careful custodianship of the vigneron Stuart Proud. Together this has created a range of exquisite, handcrafted Estate wines that are fine, pure and delicious. A focus on Pinot Noir, grown with a holistic and biological, minimal intervention approach. These wines are refined and timeless.

Producer website: https://www.thousandcandles.com.au/

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