



Minimum order of 1 case or 6 bottles (Mixed or straight)
This vintage we celebrate Block 25 from Clone MV6 (Mother Vine 6) from some of our oldest vines at the Kayena Vineyard. These 20-year-old vines have produced a beautifully balanced and generous Pinot Noir with great structure, finesse, and length.
This powerful yet supple pinot noir is crying out for food. Serve with beef shin risotto and wild mushrooms or a selection of washed rind cheeses with pepper lavosh.
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95 points
Notes
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95 Points
James Halliday • 16/06/2022From Block 25 of Kayena Vineyard, MV6 clone; destemmed, cold soak; open fermented; matured for 12 months in French barriques (17% new). Aromatic and powerful, with layers of dark cherry and plum fruit, and positive tannins. Built to go the distance, but its balance makes it an each-way proposition.
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94 Points
Nicole Bilson - Winepilot • 12/04/2022The fruit for this wine comes from a single block on Tamar Ridge’s Karena vineyard which is planted to the Pinot Noir clone MV6; known for its dark fruits and structure. Cherries and raspberries erupt from the glass powered by deeper notes of clove-studded oranges and cinnamon. On the palate it’s so silky. It glides seamlessly in your mouth delivering fruit and spice to every taste bud – every single one! There is structural tannin but it’s wrapped in rose petals and fresh, perfectly ripe, red currants. Time in the glass develops earthy, roasted plums and the sweet/savoury spice of toasted fennel seeds.
Awards/Critic Notes
95 Points
James Halliday • 16/06/2022
From Block 25 of Kayena Vineyard, MV6 clone; destemmed, cold soak; open fermented; matured for 12 months in French barriques (17% new). Aromatic and powerful, with layers of dark cherry and plum fruit, and positive tannins. Built to go the distance, but its balance makes it an each-way proposition.
94 Points
Nicole Bilson - Winepilot • 12/04/2022
The fruit for this wine comes from a single block on Tamar Ridge’s Karena vineyard which is planted to the Pinot Noir clone MV6; known for its dark fruits and structure. Cherries and raspberries erupt from the glass powered by deeper notes of clove-studded oranges and cinnamon. On the palate it’s so silky. It glides seamlessly in your mouth delivering fruit and spice to every taste bud – every single one! There is structural tannin but it’s wrapped in rose petals and fresh, perfectly ripe, red currants. Time in the glass develops earthy, roasted plums and the sweet/savoury spice of toasted fennel seeds.
90 Points
Angus Hughson - Winepilot • 10/12/2021
It is fantastic to see that Brown Brothers are really putting in the hard yards in search of great Tassie Pinot, and this is one of a number of premium wines now bottled under their Tamar Ridge and Devil’s Corner labels. You can feel that a hell of a lot of effort has gone into this particular wine and maybe it will come around, but it just feels a little forced right now for Pinot Noir, which is a grape variety that loves a gentle hand in the winery. It’s made from a single block in the Tamar Valley, and a single clone, D4V2. It shows good colour and fruit power – lots of dark cherry and spice with what seems like quite heavy oak, although it is only 17% new. The palate is then dry and fleshy – again layers of of dark fruit and leather with generous length and supple tannins so there is some aging potential. It’s a good wine but lacking a little Pinot Noir varietal character at the moment although that may come with time. A wine to sit on for a couple of years at least.
This wine is crafted from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Block 25 of our Kayena Vineyard. We specifically selected the MV6 clone, also known as Mother Vine 6, which is renowned for its deep colour, structure, and robust fruit flavours. The grapes were destemmed and underwent a cold soak before undergoing malolactic fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 12 months in French oak; 17% of which was new.
Vineyard Region | Tasmania |
Wine Analysis | Alc/Vol: 11.5% |
Colour | The Single Block Pinot Noir displays a dark crimson and purple hue. |
Aroma | Rich with plum, cedar, and berry fruits on the nose. |
Palate | A medium-bodied palate with flavours of savoury dark cherry. The French oak barriques used in maturing this wine provide structure and intensity while being perfectly integrated. Typical Tamar tannins are balanced by supple fruit character that builds into a long finish. |
Peak Drinking | Until 2028 |
Growing Conditions | The MV6 clone is known for its great balance and length, and was specifically chosen for the deep colour, structure, and robust fruit flavours the grapes yield. |