Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Pinot Noir 2021

A$85.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Rating
94 points

Description

Vintage 2021 gave us a wet winter followed by a mild spring with intermittent rain. These conditions led to very vigorous canopy growth, and it took plenty of work in the vineyard to keep the vines under control. Temperate summer weather, again with intermittent rain, led to a long growing season giving the grapes plenty of time to develop flavour. Harvest took place from early to mid-April.

2021 will be remembered as a classic vintage in the Mornington Peninsula. Lifted aromatics, fresh acid and plenty of fruit weight are the hallmarks. Ghostgum Pinot Noir has no shortage of aromatic complexity.

Dark cherry, raspberry, crushed rose petal, coco powder, orange peel and some whole bunch lift. It is elegant, perfumed, and Floral. The wine is mid-weight with a lively palate, showing sweet red fruits, white pepper, amaro character, and a richness that is well balanced with fresh acidity. With time, this wine will continue to unfurl and become even more characterful.

Ratings

Score
94 points
Reviewer
Vinous
Review

The 2021 Pinot Noir Ghostgum Vineyard displays a combination of elegance and power of red cherry, damp earth and star anise aromas with a brooding core of charcuterie. It is a finer, ethereal style, with waves of spicy, red berry fruit flavours and a pinpoint balance between fresh acidity and silky tannins. It shows serious finesse and is delicious now but will hold over the medium term.

Score
92 points
Review

Quiet nose at first, needs a moment to open up. It’s low key, showing mineral tones of wet rocks, sous-bois, savoury and meaty elements, dead flowers. It ventures strongly into the umami zone. Spice and clean plummy fruit on the palate, it has a beautiful detail, sour juice and a hint of liquorice and nougat that develops in the glass. There’s a fair bit of whole bunch in here, but well tucked in, not sticking out. Tannins are supportive and in the background. Finished on a blood orange, herbal amaro lift. Nicely ‘Yarrafied’.

Score
92 points
Review

Yarra Valley-based Southern Light Vineyards is part of the Valmorbida family’s burgeoning drinks empire, which sits under the Joval Family wines label. Ghostgum vineyard is an established one at Main Ridge. Are you still with me? Anyway, the wine’s good, the colour less so (some browning to the rim). Lots of punchy, whole-bunch characters somewhat overt and it’ll be polarising as a style. I like it with its peppery and spicy aromas and while sweet-fruited, by and large, it’s savoury. Dark cherries, autumnal damp earth, chinotto and blood orange with an attractive amaro twist. The palate is surprisingly light, tannins ethereal yet in the background, with lots of acidity driving this.

Specifications

Closure
Cork
Serving Temp.
12-18 °C
Alcohol
13.5%
Cellar until
Now - 2028
Food pairing
Pinot Noir pairs well with a range of foods, including poultry, salmon, pork, mushrooms, cheeses, duck, charcuterie, vegetable dishes, Asian cuisine, and even pizza, thanks to its moderate body, balanced acidity, and flexible flavor profile.

Tasting Profile

Nose
In the glass, this Pinot Noir presents itself with a translucent ruby red hue, beckoning you into its world of flavors. The aroma is a symphony of enticing notes: vibrant and freshly picked raspberries dominate, offering a burst of ripe fruit that dances on the nose. Accompanying this, the red cherry notes provide an alluring sweetness that's both playful and refined. Delicate hints of rose petals gracefully intermingle, adding a touch of floral elegance to the bouquet. And just beneath the surface, subtle accents of white pepper add intrigue and complexity to the aromatic ensemble, promising an intriguing tasting experience.

Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Pinot Noir 2021

Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Pinot Noir 2021
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