Ad Hoc Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir 2023

From the Margaret River and Pemberton to the regions of the Great Southern, Larry Cherubino's knowledge of these regions and his relationships with the growers enables him to source the best vineyards for each variety. The fruit for this wine was carefully sourced from a selection of vineyards in the Great Southern region in Western Australia. The vines are planted in granite laterite soils at a density of 2,020 per hectare and are planted on their own rootstocks using clones 777, MV6, 114 and 115. The fruit was fermented using a combination of wild fermentation and selected yeasts. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was matured in a selection of one to three year old French oak barrels, for a period of six months. The nose shows graphite, minerals and juicy black cherries. A hint of spicy oak plays a supporting role. The palate is softly textured, fresh and vibrant, the flavours of black cherry and earthy beetroot carried along by a soft, silky finish.