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Bay of Fires Pinot Noir, Tasmania

Bright red in colour, this wine displays complex aromas of sweet ripe red berry fruit alongside star anise, cinnamon spice and floral nuances. Although elegant and supple, the wine shows remarkable power, intensity and length on the palate, this is framed by ripe, moderate tannins and a sweet blueberry fruit character which is complemented by spice notes. The grapes are sourced from the Derwent River Valley, Coal River Valley and East Coast growing regions. Whole bunch pressing and separate handling of fruit parcels and ferments allow for a final blend of great complexity, a wine showing both the richness and elegance that is so desirable from cool climate Tasmania.

Product code: 29187

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Bay of Fires Pinot Noir, Tasmania

Details

Type: Red
Country: Australia
Region: Tasmania
Vintage: 2015/2016
Producer: Bay of Fires
Primary grape: Pinot Noir
Bottle size: 75cl
List price: £14.88
Code: 29187
Awards:
- SILVER (2017) INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION 2018
- SILVER (2015) INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2017
- SILVER (2015) DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2017

The Product and Allergen information provided has been supplied by the Producer/Manufacturer of the products. Matthew Clark gives no warranty or reliance as to the accuracy of the information and anyone relying upon and/or using the information should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of such information.

Expression

Sophisticated, polished, complex reds

Can be very flexible with many cheeses including sheeps’, Morbier, Epoisse, Vacherin, Cheddar
Lighter examples can work with some richer fish dishes
Classic French herbs such as parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Spices should complement and not overwhelm the wine
Game such as duck and boar. Fine cuts of beef. Lean meats such as roe deer or ostrich
Truffle and wild mushroom, jus with redcurrant or similar fruit, Bourguignonne, Chasseur sauces
Some wines, with light tannins, will work with lightly-spiced dishes
Pigeon or duck, walnut and beetroot, smoked- meat salads. Truffle or wild mushroom risotto. Autumn squash

About the Wine

This red wine is made by Bay of Fires in Tasmania. Fresh, savoury, berry-fruit flavours that are excellent with light game, wild mushrooms, rich chicken and pork dishes. It is created with mosty Pinot Noir grapes. To the best of our knowledge, this wine is wine is an on-trade exclusive. Supplied by Accolade Wines.

Pinot Noir

Pee-noe Nwahr

A temperamental thin skinned grape and difficult to grow, when produced of any quality it demands high prices. The thin skin means it's very light in colour body and tannin, it characteristically has searing acidity and full lingering flavours of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, violets and sweet spice.

Flavours:

Cherry
Mushroom
Raspberry
Vanilla
Violet

The winery, established in the 1990s to produce cool climate Tasmanian wines and to identify outstanding cool climate vineyard sites and plant the variety that harmonises with the vineyard to express the personality of the site. All fruit, sourced from vineyards around the east of the island, is vinified separately before blending, allowing for each vineyard’s essence and character to be expressed and shine through.

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The Country

Australia

Australia is at the start of an exciting wine journey. Having been a successful wine growing country with their classic punchy style, we are now seeing more experimentation and diversity, and it's for the better.

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