Description

Adelaide Hills -> Sub Region Summertown – 500-550m elevation, east facing. Sandy loam w a touch of clay over shale. Planted in 1992. As result of conversion from spur to cane pruning, yields were reduced this year, and then supplemented with some MV6 pinot from the the Whilsmore vineyard (Chardonnay vineyard). This has given the wine a bit more perceived weight on the palate and a touch more fuller flavour. Around 30% whole bunch, natural ferments, 9 months in oak (15% new), 1 month in stainless steel before bottle. Cherries, plum and dark chocolate cake the nose, with a touch of stewed rhubarb, spice and pine resin…. A lick of noble reduction in the wine. Its a medium weighted pinot, that sits across the tongue, full of plums, cherries and dusty / spicy tannin. Fresh acid to close, whilst the tannin sits in the middle like sucking on a cherry pit…

The label was born in 2011 after Steve completed university and travelled
across Europe extensively. In each area, he cherry-picked his
favourite techniques, methods and philosophies he encountered
and embarked on his own winemaking path, starting with a
Montepulciano that he made in his garage. From there, Steve has
developed his range, built his reputation and forged his own path.
Frederick Stevenson wines are sourced from vineyards across
South Australia (namely Barossa, Eden Valley and Adelaide Hills)
that are farmed organically or sustainably managed. The belief is
that healthy vineyards make better wines. Given his particularities
with their selection, Steve is getting to know his vineyards and
understanding how to do the sites justice in the winery.