Utzinger White Label Pinot Noir - Tamar Valley, Tas 2023

Subscribing to the ethos "wine is grown, not made", Swiss and Tassie couple Matthias and Lauren Utzinger have cultivated grapes since 2018, planting all the grapes from scratch. With a winemaking philosophy stemming from a deep love for the planet, the couple have developed a certified organic vineyard and winery, developing wines with minimum intervention. Showcasing Tasmanian classics, such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, and focusing on clean classical interpretations of these varieties Utzinger presents terrific true terroir wines from the Tamar Valley. 

A medium-bodied pinot with young tannins that soften quickly. Burgundy red colour, with ripe cherries, red plum and strawberries on the nose. Red fruits are maintained on the palate accompanied by warmer spice and wood characters. A subtle oak influence with a long finish. 

West Tamar fruit is hand-picked, 20% whole bunch, cold soaked before undergoing wild ferment. Basket pressed before dryness into mainly old French barrels. Unfined and unfiltered.