This is from our 26 year old vineyard and is made from a handful of our 18 pinot clones. It was matured in the French oak that was used for our previous two Reserve pinots, and is designed to have a life of at least five years

Most of you will know that we usually produce two Pinot Noirs – the Estate from a handful of our 15 clones (selections) we manicure at Ashton, and the Piccadilly Valley from the remainder of these clones supplemented by grapes from two of our neighbours. The Piccadilly Valley is the fruitiest and least wooded of the two and, although designed for short-to-medium term drinking, will certainly repay cellaring.

A delicious example of an Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir. Aromas of mushroom, violets and rose petals. Medium weight on the palate with a fine texture and a long, lingering finish. Made from some of the oldest vines in Piccadilly Valley.

Strong purple-red, no sign of development yet; has that unmistakable Ashton Hills stamp of texture missing from almost all other Adelaide Hills pinots; the fragrant bouquet leads with spiced plum that is picked up by the multi-flavoured, multi-textured palate. 95 Points; James Halliday