The sought-after Silex soils make up just 20% of the Sancerre appellation and are considered as ‘early-ripening soil’ as the flinty stones capture the heat from the sun during the day and radiate it at night
the wine is crisp and fruit-forward
but the character is more refined than heavy
Aged for 6 months in oak the it offers bold red fruit aromas to the nose along with scents of vanilla
and floral
2016 Estate Pinot Noir, Paringa Estate *Magnum* Great Wines The sought-after Silex soils makeParinga Estates 2016 Estate Pinot Noir in magnum is mature Mornington Peninsula Pinot with real presence. The vintage gave low yields and impressive concentration, and the larger format has helped the wine evolve slowly and gracefully. Expect lifted red cherry, dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry and violet, with layers of cedar, spice, anise, forest floor and savoury oak now settling beautifully into the fruit. On the palate, it is silky, textural and