{"title":"ELANTO, Mornington - Sandro Mosale Tasting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial pricing till 11\/9\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elanto-vineyard-pinot-noir-2025","title":"Elanto Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis wine is a blend of the 5 Pinot Noir vineyards (lieux-dits); Vertex, Ironstone, Chicory, Kilnside and Basalt. Each vineyard was picked and vinified separately. The fruit was first chilled and then sorted and destemmed, with a smattering of perfectly ripe whole bunches making it into the ferment, which took place in concrete tanks. A cold soak in vat took place before natural fermentation, with extended time spent on skins before pressing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe high-density plantings have blessed the grapes with an abundance of skin tannin which allowed for more restraint in the winery, with less time on skins required than in 2023. A consequence of this reduced extraction is an aromatic cavalcade of perfumed red fruits, and a supremely balanced wine that is framed by fine-boned, chalky tannin. Following fermentation, the wines were raised in a mix of new and older French oak barriques. Malolactic conversion completed late spring and the wine spent a total of 11 months in barrel before bottling. Diam 30 closure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gorgeous 2024 Pinot is another step towards Elanto’s greater goal - an Australian evocation of the structured, savoury expressions of classic Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Pts Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'What at a beguiling wine – only the second release and showing complexity far beyond its years. It’s certainly youthful and pretty with heady aromas of florals and autumn leaves with flavours of wild strawberries, dark cherries and pips, chinotto, Middle Eastern spices and some poached rhubarb, too. The medium-bodied palate is evenly poised, laden with filigree tannins (lots of them) and energising acidity; oak (25% new) completely integrated. This has depth, some grip, a little amaro bitterness on the finish and, of utmost importance, it will age but it’s oh-so pleasing to drink today.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Pts Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Balnarring Pinot Noir is perfumed and fragrant and quite different in character compared to the 2023 tasted alongside. Where the former was powerful, structural and condensed, this is floral, perfumed and fresh. I love the way this wine performs. There is levity here and minerality too. The tannins are structural and chalky through the long finish. This is very good. It doesn't break stride at any point.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e - Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e - Victoria\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSub Region\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mornington Peninsula\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra\u003c\/strong\u003e - Diam Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pro_more_desc\" id=\"more_desc_btn\"\u003eAbout the Wine Maker \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElanto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an innovative project, showcasing an ambitious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-density planted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay venture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e led by one of Australia’s finest winemakers, Sandro Mosale. With the right backer and solid financial support, this dream has become a reality. While it all sounds promising, the true measure of success lies in the quality of the wines produced—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand they are truly exceptional! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#pro_more_desc\" id=\"more_desc_btn\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pro_more_desc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elanto Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51780365648056,"sku":"65648056","price":87.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/213C20C6-479F-48D6-B520-6F6FBCD26464.jpg?v=1757551608"},{"product_id":"rustenberg-stellenbosch-chardonnay-2023","title":"Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eMade from handpicked grapes, wild yeast ferment and aged in French oak, this full-bodied wine bursts with flavour while maintaining a refined elegance and complexity. 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