{"product_id":"2024-lowestoft-jacoben-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Lowestoft Jacoben Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowestoft Jacoben Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is a limited-release Tasmanian wine sourced from a tiny 0.5-hectare vineyard on the eastern side of the lower Derwent River. This cool-climate site produces Pinot Noir of purity and finesse, combining concentrated forest fruit with savoury complexity, mineral freshness and finely integrated French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jacoben Vineyard’s cool growing conditions retain natural acidity and support slow flavour development. Small-scale production and selective barrel blending allow the individual character of the site to remain central to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir was harvested by hand and fermented in two-tonne open-top fermenters with 15% whole-bunch inclusion. The ferment was gently hand-plunged before pressing to tank after malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine matured for 10 months in large-format French oak, of which 25% was new. Individual barrels were then assessed for the final blend before bottling with minimal additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eLight crimson colours with ruby hues.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma and Palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eBursting with rich, plump forest fruits, this dark ruby wine presents heady aromas of cherry, woody herbs and black tea. Finely grained tannins framed by juicy acidy give this wine generous tension and drive.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Dave Brooks, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted 18 February 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 06 July 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eSourced from a tiny 0.5ha vineyard on the east side of the lower Derwent River. Deep ruby with aromas of dark cherry and plum fruits with a sheen of wild strawberry and raspberry pip, veiled in exotic spice, dried meats, leaf litter, caraway, roasting game, crushed herbs, judicious nutty oak and citrus blossom and an expression of orange oil. More depth here yet not sacrificing tension and cut. Structured with fine, chalky tannins and a beautiful stony flair on the finish. A cracker from a superb vintage.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2026–2046\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowestoft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fogarty Wine Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacoben Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Derwent River, Tasmania\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Bunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tonne open-top fermenters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months in large-format French oak, 25% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Cellaring Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cellarhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52473958138158,"sku":"2664838046","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Lowestoft_Jacoben_Single_Vineyard_Pinot_Noir_2024.png?v=1787038709","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-lowestoft-jacoben-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}