Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Abel Pinot Noir 2019 13.5% 6x75 (Halliday 96 points)

“96 points. Bright brick red colour, a little shy to the nose, though thoroughly enticing, perhaps because of this. Shag-pile carpet softness on the palate offers a gentle feel, before you notice its fruit-driven acidity in a delicate wave of subtle and sophisticated pinot. As alluring as pinot can be.” James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

From the 2019 vintage only 250 dozen bottles were produced from the famed Abel clone of Pinot Noir. This clone is supposedly sourced from the Romanee Conti vineyard in Burgundy, which was then widely cultivated in New Zealand.

Aromas of mulberry and dark plum jump from the glass, seamlessly leading to the velvety palate of blue berries, liquorice, loamy soil and black truffle. Concentrated flavours that remain light on the palate, with a finessed elegant finish. It shows how well the Adelaide Hills is suited to producing top quality Pinot Noir.