Handmade in open vat fermenters with 20% whole bunch fermentation, basket-pressed and then matured in French oak barrels, our 2009 Griffin Pinot Noir features fine savoury tannins with red berry characters developing into darker black cherry flavours with great persistence. The finish is clean and fresh.
14.4% by alc/vol

Awards

2011 Bronze Medal Cairns Wine Show
90 points James Halliday

2009 Vintage Report

To be honest 2009 was a tough year. With high temperatures making it at times difficult to manage vine canopies the resulting fruit is surprisingly good. It’s a year marked by lower yields, boosting quality and flavour complexity. Our Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in early March with the Pinot Noir coming off shortly afterwards. Our Shiraz and Merlot left for a little longer and showing great promise now that they are in the barrel.