Heirloom Vineyards - The Velvet Fog Pinot Noir 2023 (750ml) Aragon

Heirloom Vineyards - The Velvet Fog Pinot Noir 2023 (750ml) AragonThe Velvet Fog was produced from one of Elenas best Adelaide Hills vineyards in Kersbrook; this site embodies the very best in cutting edge meets old school viticulture and winemaking. The 2023 growing season was one of vagaries in Adelaide Hills; shoot growth and development of flowers was drawn out due to cold weather as well as wet conditions which persisted into early December. After fruit set, the remainder of the season was pretty dry, but crop

The palate is stone fruit with a balanced mid palate finishing with fresh acidity

Pleasantly bright citrusy notes too

sub-tropical region in the far north of Argentina — is home to some of the world's most extreme vineyard sites

the tertiary aromas evoke a big range of smells reminiscent of jam

aromatic power and a contrast of textures

the wine is just beginning its journey

smooth in texture with a touch of piquancy towards the finish

In the mouth it is dense and complex with hints of plum and blueberry

A dense and powerful wine with ripe tannins

winemaker Johann Christian Henschke

straightforward style

distinctive minerality and delicate honeysuckle aromas