The Original Vineyard has over its history become know for its signature perfumed bouquet and silky, pure palate. This relatively quartz riddled, gently north sloping three acre vineyard produces very fine, spicy, fragrant wine that has high natural acidity and develops beautifully given 6-10 years careful cellaring. As it ages the depth of aroma increases in and the palate becomes increasingly harmonious and is characterized by a sweet fruited, textured flourish. In comparison to the Block Five this wine is more seductive and delicious in its youth whilst still significantly rewarding cellar time.
The wine spends 15-17 months in French barrels of which about 25% are new. The wine is never oak driven.
Production typically varies from 300-450 dozen per vintage.
"There’s an openness to the range of ’22 pinots, all with a core of lovely fruit yet showing restraint and fineness too. This spends 16 months in French oak barriques, 30% new, which has bolstered the palate, while the fruit has sucked up any wood character. Lovely aromas, pretty even, with florals, rosehip, chinotto and a flutter of fresh herbs. It’s the most aromatic of all. While there’s some grip to the hazelnut-skin-like tannins, the palate feels lighter framed, the tangy acidity cleansing and cooling. Lovely now." 96 points.
Jane Faulkner
Published 29 June 2024
"Intensely exotic. Heady phenolics lead down a rabbit hole of taste. Exhibiting a certain wildness of heart with brambles and wild herbs driving the buss. After an hour in the glass it evolves into the sillky textural experience that makes this wine so popular." RR4WEA
