Medium body with silky tannins and fresh acidity
Mostly vinified in stainless steel with a small portion aged in large oak casks
“The complete package – imminently drinkable – this blend showcases the 2012 South Australian harvest very well indeed
Sourced from our original 1985 vineyard
The finish is marked by a fine spice and vibrant acidity
AD HOC ‘Cruel Mistress’ Pinot Noir Carignan Medium body with silky tanninsThe palate is silky, bright, and redfruited, opening with raspberry, red cherry, and wild strawberry lifted by fresh, medium acidity that keeps the wine lively and crunchy. Tannins are fine, soft, and lightly chalky, giving gentle structure without weight. The midpalate shows rose petal, subtle spice, cranberry leaf, and a cool quartzmineral thread, reflecting the Great Southerns coastal influence. The finish is light, fresh, and quietly savoury,