Holm Oak Hot Shot Pinot Noir

Wine Pilot "The team do lean to a greater use of whole bunches in the fermentation of this wine, however the handling is so deftly done that it is not intrusive in the least. They use a trio of clones, with 45% being clone 777, which is all whole bunch bunches, 36% D4V2 which is 40% whole bunches, and MV6 which is just 18% whole bunches. Maturation is in French oak for fourteen months, with half the oak new. Another very limited production Pinot, just two barrels. This is a bit special and might just be the best wine I've seen from these guys. A deep russet/crimson colour, the nose reveals aromas weaving through truffles, leaf litter, dry herbs, aniseed, warm earth and red fruits. Quite savoury in style, it has a most intriguing and alluring nose. There is good focus to the wine, which is well balanced with the lingering finish. A wine of great length, exhibiting the silkiest of tannins, this is a wonderful Tasmanian Pinot Noir. There is much to love here. Enjoy it over the next ten to fifteen years." 97/100 point