2009 Amungula Creek Pinot Noir:
The 2009 is a top shelf Pinot Noir at an affordable price. Sourced entirely from fruit from our own vineyard, the 2009 Amungula Creek is medium bodied, with aromas of stone fruits, some spice, and forest floor. Its meaty palate of plums, a hint of anise, and complex savoury characters is supported by top quality French oak. At the beginning of its window drinkability, the 2009 Amungula Creek will continue to improve for at least the next 5-10 years.
Len Sorbello - WineWise -
"... in the bigger pinot style, all the more surprising given its price. The aromas suggest dark plums with spicy hints, while the richly flavoured but varietal palate is finely structured, having the slightest of savoury hints. I am confident this well balanced wine will age well - if you can stop yourself from drinking it now. Highly Recommended
Chris Shanahan - Canberra Times-
"...it's not your fluffy strawberry-like cheapie. It's a solid pinot, the aroma showing earthy, stalky pinot aromas laced with oak - and the palate revealing similar flavours, plus a rich texture. Firm tannins permeate the wine, giving it a rustic charm"
2008 Maipenrai Pinot Noir:
Our best 3 barrels of wine from 2008 went into the 2008 Maipenrai Pinot Noir. The nose has lovely aromas of dried strawberries with a hint of smokiness. On the palate it reveals a spectrum of complex pinot flavours – with some stalkiness, ripe berries, with a backbone of fine-tannins, and a crisp acid finish. At the beginning of its window of drinkability, the 2008 Maipenrai will improve with careful cellaring over the next 5 years, and continue to drink well for another 5-10 years.Winewise (Oct 2010): "Attractive red cherry aromas with a touch of spice. An elegant, balanced wine with very good depth of varietal flavours supported by a silky tannin structure. This will develop nicely, but is a very delicous drink right now. Highly recommended"
Chris Shanahan Canberra Times (Feb 23rd, 2011):
"What an exciting pinot - the best I've seen from Canberra...Maipenrai delivers most of pinot's great features: limpid colour; high-toned perfume, combined with varietal fruit, savouriness and a hint of stalkiness; similar fruit, savoury, stalky flavour; luxurious, silky texture; and a decent line of tannin holding it all together."
2008 Amungula Creek Pinot Noir:
Sourced entirely from fruit from our own vineyard, the 2008 Amungula Creek is light to medium bodied, typical of Pinot Noir, with an intense and complex nose. Its palate of strawberries and stone fruits is supported by top quality French oak. The 2008 is a top shelf Pinot Noir at an affordable price. The 2008 Amungula Creek goes well with mediteranean cuisine, and is also an excellent accompaniment to lighter meat dishes such as pork, turkey, chicken, and duck; or heartier fish such as salmon, tuna, or marlin. Starting to drink well now, it will continue to improve for at least the next 5 years and remain strong for a decade. 160 cases bottled under screwcap.
Chris Shanahan's Top Drops, Canberra Times (15 Aug 2010): "it reveals a spectrum of pinot aromas and flavours – from a touch of stalkiness to ripe berries. Despite the light colour, it has a good depth of flavour and the silky but firm structure of good pinot. "
Len Sorbello, WineWise, (17 Aug 2010): "The wine is light in colour but exhibits vibrant aromas displaying red cherry notes. The palate shows nice depth of fruit with real varietal pinot characters (red cherries and spice), good textural qualities and a clean acid finish. Recommended"
2006 Maipenrai Pinot Noir:
Sourced from fruit from our MV6, 114, 115, 521, 386, and 777 clones, the 2006 Maipenrai was fermented with wild yeasts, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2006 Maipenrai Pinot Noir features notes of forest floor and truffles on the nose, a silky palate of stone fruits, fine tannins, and French Oak. The wine is medium bodied, and a great example of Canberra District Pinot Noir. Its perfumed nose, and silky structure make it the perfect wine for a special occaison. The 2006 will have a long window of drinkability. It is continuing to improve as it ages, and should be fully mature in 3-5 years, and drink well for another decade after that. 49 cases bottled under vino-lok (a glass cork stopper).
Chris Shanahan's Top Drops, Canberra Times (28 Jun 2009): "From his small vineyard, at 760 metres above sea level, Brian handcrafts the attractive, savoury, and complex Maipenrai Pinot Noir."
This wine has now reaching full maturity, Drink over the next 5 years.
2006 Amungula Creek Pinot Noir:
Sourced from fruit from our own vineyard and a nearby vineyard in Bywong, the 2006 Amungula Creek is a medium bodied wine, with complex forest floor boquet. Its slightly firm and structured palate makes to a savoury palate of stone fruits, all supported by french oak. The 2006 Amungula Creek goes well with mediteranean cuisine, and is also an excellent accompaniment to lighter meat dishes such as pork, turkey, chicken, and duck; or heartier fish such as salmon, tuna, or marlin. Drinking well now, it will continue to be at its best for the next 5 years. 40 cases bottled under screwcap.
