Rob Hall Full Moon Pinot Noir

'From the Full Moon Vineyard in Gladysdale, and a new wine for Rob Hall; 25% whole bunched and matured in seasoned puncheons. Bright ruby. An earthy bouquet with its aromas of red cherries, underbrush and a little potpourri. Sweetly fruited on the palate, while the tannins are pliant and already well integrated into the wine. An overall sense of harmony and balance makes this a wine to drink now and over the next four to six years.'
94 points Philip Rich, Wine Companion

'Full Moon Vineyard is in Gladysdale, owned and farmed by Simon Harte. A new vineyard for me in 2023. In the winery a variety of fermentation techniques are used, to create options for this blend. A batch that underwent extended maceration ended up being the predominant component in the blend, giving a savoury and structured backbone to the wine. A batch of 100% whole bunch ferment adds complexity to the aroma and chalky tannins to the finish. The nose has quite complex aromas, bright red fruit, cranberry and cherry, with some underlying vanilla and spice from the whole-bunch batch. The palate is savoury, complex with a clean elegant finish.' Rob Hall, Winemaker