{"product_id":"2016-wantirna-estate-lily-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2016 Wantirna Estate Lily Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Wantirna Estate Lily Pinot Noir brings together three distinctive parcels of the Egan family’s Yarra Valley vineyard. Its original reviews emphasised floral perfume, cherry fruit and a silky texture, with enough underlying structure to give the wine substance beyond its delicate presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWantirna’s small scale allows each Pinot Noir block to be harvested separately. Blending their contrasting fruit, spice and savoury characters is central to Lily’s identity, while a subtle change in skin contact brought an additional layer of texture to the 2016 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this vintage, Maryann Egan retained a small component on skins for several days after fermentation in an open concrete fermenter. The intention was to connect the fruit-filled middle palate with the tannin finish, adding complexity rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine underwent open-tank fermentation with hand plunging and some pumpovers, followed by 10 months’ ageing in the cool, semi-underground cellar. It was racked once before bottling. This measured approach preserved the estate’s characteristic emphasis on fragrance, balance and fine texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWantirna Estate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLily Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVineyard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree estate Pinot Noir blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFermentation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen tanks, with hand plunging and pumpovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaturation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 months, according to the producer’s vintage notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree separately harvested blocks contribute complementary characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe oldest Pinot Noir block dates to the early 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small extended-maceration component adds texture to the 2016 blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 93+ points by Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release-era reviews describe cherry and plum fruit, rose-like florals, fennel and a subtle woodland character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and finely textured, with supple fruit, delicate tannins and a fresh line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent and evenly balanced, retaining the perfume and gentle structure highlighted in its original assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese descriptions reflect the wine when reviewed, rather than a recent tasting of this individual bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb-roasted chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14–16°C, allowing the wine to develop gradually in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 is now a mature release. Its original reviews highlighted balance, fine structure and medium-term development. For a well-stored bottle, enjoyment now takes priority over assuming another lengthy period in the cellar. Assess its development on opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCritic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, October 2017\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93+ points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A complex nose. 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