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Ngeringa 'JE' Pinot Noir 2017
Grape Type Pronunciation: "pee-noh nwah"
Primary flavours
Cranberry
Plum
Raspberry
Cinnamon
Rose Petal
Details
From one of the finest biodynamically run vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, this Mt Barker Pinot Noir is an absolute cracker. There's a sweet, ripe fruit nose. Lots of sweet cherry and ripe plum. Dark rose petals as well. The aromatics really draw you in. Inhale it. Dry, but alive and juicy - full of fruit and joy. The Adelaide Hills as a region is really producing some cracking wines of late, and the Pinots are amongst some of the best. Well done Ngeringa!

Winemaker, Erinn Klein and co-founder, Janet Klein took over their very own patch of the world-renowned Jurlique herb farm and started putting into practice all they had learnt while studying all things wine at Adelaide University. The pair met there in 2000 while Erinn was studying oenology and Janet was studying viticulture and winemaking. Let's just say, it was a match made in winemaking heaven because fifteen years later that are pioneers in small batch biodynamic winemaking. Their biodynamic winemaking focuses on four key principles: (1) working with the cycles and rhythms of nature; (2) no synthetic chemicals (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, fertiliser); (3) working towards a self-sustaining, closed-unit farming systems; and (4) handmade biodynamic preparations as originally developed by the founder of the biodynamic process, Rudolf Steiner. On top of this Erinn and Janet are committed to the restoration and regeneration of the land's original flora and fauna. So far they have planted (or perhaps more accurately, replanted) thousands of native seedlings across their property! From one of the finest biodynamically run vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, this Mt Barker Pinot Noir is an absolute cracker. There's a sweet, ripe fruit nose. Lots of sweet cherry and ripe plum. Dark rose petals as well. The aromatics really draw you in. Inhale it. Dry, but alive and juicy - full of fruit and joy. The Adelaide Hills as a region is really producing some cracking wines of late, and the Pinots are amongst some of the best. Well done Ngeringa!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Adelaide Hills
country
Australia
Grape type
Pinot Noir
Wine Maker
Ngeringa
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2017
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Organic
State
SA
Pairing guide
There’s rarely a dinner that passes at which we don’t thank the wine gods for Pinot Noir. It’s the ever-versatile, ever-satisfying red wine which seems to pair well with pretty much anything, and it’s always there to help us out when inspiration fails and we need a top match for a meal. While it does pair with pretty much any meaty dish imaginable, Pinot Noir does have its favourites, nonetheless. This is a wine which simply adores lamb, duck, and roasted fowl, and also works wonders with ham, charcuterie, and meaty stews like a goulash or bourguignon, too. Looking for something to pair with that beetroot or mushroom veggie dish? Pinot Noir’s got you covered as well.
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Food
White Meat
Cheese
Grilled Mushrooms
Tastes
Light
Earthy
Moods
Excited
Celebratory
Seasons
Summer
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Adelaide Hills, Australia
The Adelaide Hills wine region, located in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges of South Australia is characterised by its high altitude, cool climate, and diverse soils, which all contribute to the unique terroir that produces elegant, complex, and expressive wines. The region's altitude ranges from 400 to 700 meters above sea level, creating a cooler climate than other wine regions in South Australia. The cool temperatures slow down the ripening process of the grapes, resulting in wines with high acidity, delicate aromatics, and elegant flavours. Top sub-regions are Lenswood, Piccadilly Valley, and Basket Range, each with unique microclimates and diverse soil types that produce singular wine styles, the highlights are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and a whole lot more!
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