Wicks Estate Pinot Syrah 2022
Primary flavours
Raspberry
Red Plum
Gummy Bears
Spice
Details
Pinot Noir meet.. Syrah? This offbeat Adelaide Hills blend pays homage to some of the legendary old Australian red wines of the 1940s that were all Pinot Noir and Syrah (aka Shiraz). It's a deliciously round and pretty red wine too, with a seamless, juicy purpleness that is just a delight. All fruit, all the time and perhaps the greatest pizza wine around.
The Wicks family has a farming history in the Adelaide Hills that dates back to 1919, with L.J. Wicks establishing an orchard and fruit tree nursery to cater to returning soldiers eager to transition into agriculture following WWI. As is the case in the Adelaide Hills, the farms are a mix of Apple orchards, the occasional cherry tree, and rows of vines. It wasn't until 1999 that the current generation brothers Tim & Simon Wicks decided to diversify into premium wine and keep the apples for the kids. Over the past twenty-five years, the Wicks have built one of the largest independent wineries in the Adelaide Hills, where they produce wines from a host of small vineyards, while establishing a reputation with Shiraz, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir (in particular) from their own vines.
The Wicks family has a farming history in the Adelaide Hills that dates back to 1919, with L.J. Wicks establishing an orchard and fruit tree nursery to cater to returning soldiers eager to transition into agriculture following WWI. As is the case in the Adelaide Hills, the farms are a mix of Apple orchards, the occasional cherry tree, and rows of vines. It wasn't until 1999 that the current generation brothers Tim & Simon Wicks decided to diversify into premium wine and keep the apples for the kids. Over the past twenty-five years, the Wicks have built one of the largest independent wineries in the Adelaide Hills, where they produce wines from a host of small vineyards, while establishing a reputation with Shiraz, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir (in particular) from their own vines.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
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, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Adelaide Hills
country
Australia
Grape type
Pinot Noir Blend
Wine Maker
Wicks Estate
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cool 13°C-15°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
This unusual blend sits in such a perfect place between light and medium-bodied flavours, with a style that just works at any time. The best pizza wine on the planet, especially with tomato-based pizza toppings with chilli, mushrooms and pancetta/salami or grilled capsicum. Best enjoyed with a slight chill (but not too long in the fridge). For all that lightness, there is also plenty enough fruit here to make it a wonderful wine with tomato pasta dishes or your fave BBQ options, especially pork or chicken sausages and sauteed mushrooms.
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Food
Pizza
Burgers
Tastes
Earthy
Fruity
Floral
Moods
Always A Winner
Any and all
Seasons
Summer
Autumn
Spring
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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