Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Block E, Littorai 2021

Lots of black berry, blue berry and dried flower, stem, and perfume. Full-bodied, with a fantastic finish of lovely dark fruit and chewy tannins. Excellent. Punchy. Best wine I have had from here. Drink in two or three years.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Block E, from vines planted in 2010, has opened and become more expressive since I tasted it in early 2023. It unfolds aromas of blueberry and blackberry with nuances of charcuterie, aniseed, Angostura bitters and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate offers supple, detailed fruit, powdery tannins, vibrant acidity and a very long, ultra spicy finish. 598 cases produced.

Pale ruby in colour. Very floral, berry-fruited nose with incredible intensity. Elevated tannin – lightly sandy in texture and building with refreshing acidity. Very structured and textural. Ageworthy. Drink: 2026-2043