Explore Six Friends Pinot Noir 2019, a distinctive expression of Tasmania’s East Coast, crafted with care and minimal intervention to showcase the unique character of Burnside’s vineyards.

Key Information and Highlights:

• Region: Burnside, East Coast, Tasmania
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2019
• Alcohol Content: Approximately 13.5%
• Volume: 750ml Bottle
• Production: Limited to 150-200 cases annually
• Cellaring Potential: Benefits from a few years of cellaring; typically released around 4+ years of age

Critic Scores:

• Awaiting formal reviews, but early tastings indicate the wine’s full-flavoured profile and elegant development with age.

Producer Background:

Six Friends Pinot Noir is produced exclusively from grapes grown at Burnside, a site renowned for its largely frost-free conditions and favourable dry southern climate. The vineyard is managed with minimal intervention, allowing the fruit’s natural expression to shine through. The wine is crafted by Alain Rousseau at Frogmore Creek, employing open fermentation, followed by 9 months of oak maturation and careful bottling, resulting in a wine designed to age gracefully.

Flavour Profile:

• Appearance: Bright ruby garnet
• Nose: Aromas of red cherry, plum, subtle earthy notes, and a hint of spice
• Palate: Medium-bodied with soft, integrated tannins; flavours of ripe red fruits, a touch of forest floor, and a silky, lingering finish. The wine develops complexity with bottle age, revealing more nuanced layers over time.

Food Pairings:

Enjoy the Six Friends Pinot Noir 2019 with:

• Roast duck or confit, which complements the wine’s subtle spice and fruit nuances
• Grilled or roasted salmon, enhancing its bright fruit profile
• Earthy dishes such as mushroom risotto or truffle-infused meals to highlight the wine’s earthy undertones

Open a bottle of Six Friends Pinot Noir 2019 and experience a wine that benefits from patience and careful cellaring, offering a refined and evolving reflection of Tasmania’s East Coast vineyards.