{"product_id":"southern-light-vineyards-ghostgum-pinot-noir","title":"Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSouthern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a powerful and structured cool-climate Pinot Noir that reflects the unique character of the high-altitude Ghostgum Vineyard in the Mornington Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eThe final blend is sourced from three estate blocks planted between 1994 and 2002, with naturally low yields producing fruit of exceptional concentration. Hand-picked and fermented with 12.5% whole bunches, the wine spends 12 days on skins before maturing for 12 months in French oak, 25% of which is new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, it retains both purity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eBright ruby with a hint of maroon, the nose is deeply aromatic, revealing juniper, aniseed, wild raspberry and graphite, layered with subtle forest-floor and undergrowth notes. The bouquet is both savoury and expressive, hinting at the wine's depth and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eThe palate is tightly knit and beautifully structured, offering vibrant flavours of blood plum, rhubarb and peppery spice supported by fine tannins and lively natural acidity. A mineral thread runs throughout, carrying the wine to a long, complex and finely balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1283\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA serious, age-worthy Pinot Noir that combines power with finesse, showcasing the concentration and elegance that define exceptional cool-climate fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A GARRULOUS INDULGENCE OF ROSEHIP, HIBISCUS AND SPICY HERBS FILIGREED WITH STEWED RHUBARB AND SWEET BERRIES. VERY RIPE AND DENSELY CONCENTRATED, POWERED BY A FINE SEAM OF OAK AND POLISHED CREAMY TEXTURE. UNIQUE AND WORLD CLASS.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Platinum Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"THIS IS A COMPLEX AND EVER-SO-ATTRACTIVE PINOT WITH A LINGERING FINISH, ZESTY ACIDITY AND SERIOUS LENGTH. A TEN-YEAR PROPOSITION WITH EASE.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"THE WINE SURPRISES WITH AN IMPRESSIVE 'PEACOCK'S TAIL' OF A FINISH. INTENSITY WITHOUT BIGNESS. THIS IS REALLY QUITE BEAUTIFUL PINOT.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"IT'S QUITE A STRONG AND ALMOST ASSERTIVE PINOT... IMPECCABLY BALANCED AND POISED.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Ray Jordan, The Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A BRIGHT FINISH OF EXCELLENT LENGTH. QUITE FRISKY IN STYLE, BUT DISTINCTIVE TOO.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Light Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405591290113,"sku":"21345","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0120\/7441\/8235\/files\/Untitleddesign_5.jpg?v=1782465381","url":"https:\/\/www.purviscellars.com.au\/products\/southern-light-vineyards-ghostgum-pinot-noir","provider":"Purvis Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}