FIGHTING GULLY ROAD PINOT NOIR 2023

Style : Spicy & Bright

Mark Walpole is a Victorian wine industry legend and perhaps the most respected viticulturalist in the state (backed up by winning the prestigious Gourmet Wine Traveller Viticulturalist of the Year in 2017). He and Adrian Rodda work hand in hand on their projects with Mark heading up the vineyard side of things (obviously) while the extremely talented Adrian runs their winery. These are some of the more expressive and exciting wines going around and everyone should get on board. ROSCOE PWS

The season leading up to the 2023 vintage was, in many ways very similar to the two which preceded it. The winter of 2022 was typified by wet conditions, which didn¿t allow many frosts to occur which normally breaks the weather into fine sunny days with cold nights. Early spring was extremely wet, with budburst occurring as late as yet recorded. The 2023 wines are all excellent in quality. High natural acidities and high colour in reds. The cool summer conditions were optimum for flavour and colour development. This wine was made from two clones (114 and MV6) and comprises a whole bunch component, which was fermented separately using maceration carbonique.. coopered French oak 500 litre puncheons prior to blending and bottling in early February 2023. FIGHTING GULLY RD

There's a whole lot happening here: sappy, sweet dark cherry and ripe summer berries with an earthy edge matched to spicy oak. Palate is nicely woven, lively, soft and fleshy. Overall, an engaging mix of ripeness and freshness awaits the drinker." 93 points by Jeni Port for Halliday Wine Companion.

Region : Beechworth, VICTORIA

Variety : Pinot Noir

ABV: 13.5%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

*We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.