Scorpo ‘Old Cherry Orchard’ Pinot Noir 2021

Name: Scorpo ‘Old Cherry Orchard’ Pinot Noir 2021
Brand: Scorpo
SKU: CELSCORPO4
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About this Wine

The fruit is grown on the iron-rich soils of Paul Scorpo’s high-density Pinot Noir block planted to Abel clone at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare. This site was originally a very high quality, high yielding orchard and what Paul Scorpo identified as ‘magic dirt’. The Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir was hand-picked on March 12, 2021 and processed the following day. 15% whole bunch, and cold soaked for 4 days. Left of skins for 21 days. Fermented in concrete with wild yeast. It’s seen 25% new oak, no filtration. Bottled Feb 4, 2022.

This wine is layered, nuanced, regal and expressive. The red fruit driven nose is concentrated, yet still lifted, fresh and open. Sour cherries, cranberries and red currents all feature heavily on the nose, while on the palate, cherries, boysenberries and blood orange add to the complexity. The tannins are round, plush and plentiful, complimenting the fleshy and integrated nature of the wine.– Paul Scorpo

Type	Red Wine
Varietal(s)	Pinot Noir
Country	Australia
Region	Mornington Peninsula
Brand	Scorpo
Vintage	2021

Mornington Peninsula Wines

South of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula grape growing region has a cool, maritime climate that is most known for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production. Other varieties that have seen some success here include Pinot Gris and Tempranillo.

However, it does seem that Pinot Noir is their focus judging from the fact that The Mornington Peninsula International Pinot Noir Celebration is held once every two years. The event displays the region’s capabilities in making some of Australia’s finest Pinot Noir in front of local and international audiences.

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James Halliday – This is up there as one of the finest pinots from the peninsula this vintage. It’s beautiful and stately at the same time. Deep flavours of cherries and pips, blood orange and Angostura bitters, mint and spicy oak just mingling in the background. Persuasive tannins, textural and lithe join up with refreshing acidity to ensure the finish is long and satisfying. Yep, a humdinger. Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion