Recognition

“Real concentration of fruit and then a wonderland of sinewy tannins” 96 Points – Shanteh Wale | Wine Pilot – Tapanappa Foggy Hill ‘Definitus’ Pinot Noir 2018

Author: Shanteh Wale
Source: Wine Pilot
Review Date: Feb 2025

The second release of the Definitus, sourced from a specific block within the Foggy Hill Northwestern slope. Here in the warmer vintage we see the aging potential of this unique bottling. Boysenberries, ironstone, cured meats and five spice. A potent Morello cherry core is woven with sumac and wattleseed spice. The palate takes on new life with real concentration of fruit and then a wonderland of sinewy tannins. Fruit is the final word and why you need to taste and see these wines to believe them. There is still another 5 or so years for this wine to tell its story. A fitting pairing for tea smoked duck and ancient grains.

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