Willow & Goose 'Sunflower Swing' Pinot Noir 2021
Primary flavours
Plum
Sour Cherry
Wild Strawberry
Light
Mushroom
Rose Petal
Undergrowth
Details
Oh! The aromatics here are lifted and utterly delightful. A super soft and fruit forward Pinot, with a slightly savoury core. The interplay of fruits and 'wildness' flutter from rose petals and sour cherry, to 'sous bois' undergrowth and a hint of sweet spice. A sappy texture to finish but lingering and lovely.
The story of Willow & Goose wines will bring a tear to your eye with their emotional and devastatingly true tale of survival. Finding hope from the support of an incredible community, what was experienced by this family is more heart-breaking than most will see in a lifetime. Winemaker Jack Wilson (Willow) and his family, faced devastation in the fierce Adelaide Hills 'Cuddle Creek' bushfire in 2019. The wines we see today are a story of resilience. A family, overcoming enormous tragedy...now commemorating a lost home, and their harrowing experience through their amazing yet earnest wines. Interestingly, the Willow and Goose wines are made to help fund charities such as 'OpBlue' - oriented around the global clean water crisis, and a bushfire recovery organisation helping those still in the healing stages of that summer's distressing events. The funky name ‘Willow & Goose’ represents Jack, being Willow, and Goose being someone very special to him; the light in his world when all seemed lost.
The story of Willow & Goose wines will bring a tear to your eye with their emotional and devastatingly true tale of survival. Finding hope from the support of an incredible community, what was experienced by this family is more heart-breaking than most will see in a lifetime. Winemaker Jack Wilson (Willow) and his family, faced devastation in the fierce Adelaide Hills 'Cuddle Creek' bushfire in 2019. The wines we see today are a story of resilience. A family, overcoming enormous tragedy...now commemorating a lost home, and their harrowing experience through their amazing yet earnest wines. Interestingly, the Willow and Goose wines are made to help fund charities such as 'OpBlue' - oriented around the global clean water crisis, and a bushfire recovery organisation helping those still in the healing stages of that summer's distressing events. The funky name ‘Willow & Goose’ represents Jack, being Willow, and Goose being someone very special to him; the light in his world when all seemed lost.
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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 light bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Adelaide Hills
country
Australia
Grape type
Pinot Noir
Wine Maker
Willow & Goose
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
5-10 years
Production method
Vegan
State
SA
Pairing guide
This elegant Pinot Noir really delivers when it comes to deep fruit flavours and food-friendly versatility. It’s a superb wine for serving with bistro classics like cassoulet, steak tartare, and herby sausages in a rich gravy, but it’s every bit as good with Italian favourites like lasagna and bolognese, and with vegetarian dishes made from beetroot, red cabbage, and slow-cooked tomatoes. Meaty fish dishes of roast salmon and seared tuna will work well, and you can’t go wrong with Pinot Noir and wild mushrooms, strong cheeses, and charcuterie.
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Food
Seafood
White Meat
Cheese
Tastes
Light
Floral
Complex
Moods
Contemplative
Relaxed
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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