Clarence House Pinot Noirs

Clarence House is an historic property at Rokeby on Hobart's eastern shore. The property was the site of Hobart's market garden in the early 1800s. David Kilpatrick planted the first vines here in 1998. Anna Pooley and Justin Bubb are the winemakers.

2023 Clarence House Reserve Pinot Noir: In this vintage, the majority of the fruit was de-stemmed. Michele's notes: Plum, mocha, ferrous elements, bacon lardons and petrichor - brooding. Wonderful pinot energy in the mouth - it is vibrant and layered without weight. Velvety, with fine chalky tannins. Another super iteration of this top wine. Made by Pooley team.

2022/23 Clarence House Estate Block 1 Pinot Noir: Clones 777 and 115 drive this wine. Sourced from the oldest block on the estate. Michele's notes: Deeply hued ruby with magenta. Briary and resiny aromas from the use of some whole bunch in the ferment. White pepper and fennel spice complement scents of berry fruits and orange rind. All quite intriguing. In the mouth it is slurpy and sleek with hints of baby beets. The wine is gently weighted and finishes cleanly with fine chalky tannins.