2021 Chatto Isle Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml

Overview

The 2021 Chatto Isle Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium single-vineyard red wine from Chatto Wines in the Huon Valley, Tasmania, Australia. Produced from cool-climate Pinot Noir grown at Glaziers Bay, this 750ml release combines red and dark cherry fruit, exotic spice, savoury complexity and refined tannins. Awarded 97 points by Halliday Wine Companion and 96 points by The Wine Front, this acclaimed Tasmanian Pinot Noir showcases elegance, purity and excellent ageing potential.

Critic Reviews

97/100 — Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
“Detailed and pure with wonderful fruit depth and fine, pumice-stone tannins providing shape and support.”
Tasted 10 September 2022
Published 11 October 2022

96/100 — The Wine Front
Tasted June 2022

Producer Notes

Isle — Chatto Wines

Stylistically we are looking to make a focused yet elegant wine of purity and balance that is true to the site, with the fruit spectrum right on the cusp of red and black (perhaps leaning to the red). Thus, still holding its natural acidity, vibrancy and line. Stalks are a component; though well embedded into the wine.

Our crops are low (~1 kg/vine) so we are reaching this flavour profile at modest sugar levels. Made in the vineyard from careful selection of 3-4 of the 8 clones planted, depending on the season.

Vineyard & Winemaking

Isle Vineyard is situated at Glaziers Bay in Tasmania's Huon Valley. Planted in 2007, the estate vineyard features eight Pinot Noir clones, with selected parcels contributing to the flagship Isle bottling.

Chatto's approach emphasises site expression, natural acidity and balance, with low yields and selective use of whole bunches contributing to the distinctive Isle style.

About the Producer

Chatto Wines is a boutique Tasmanian winery established by Jim and Daisy Chatto, specialising in premium cool-climate Pinot Noir. Their Isle Vineyard in the Huon Valley forms the foundation of the estate's single-vineyard wines.

Recognised among Campbell Mattinson's 10-Star Wineries, Chatto is known for its commitment to precision, vineyard expression and elegant, site-driven Tasmanian Pinot Noir.

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