Summary: Bare, in its most fundamental, means laid out for all to see. That’s the joy of these three wines from three celebrated winemakers in three distinct regions. The Bare Winemakers celebrates wines made in a ‘less is more’ fashion by artisan winemakers from celebrated South Australian regions including the McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills’ and the Limestone Coast.

Vineyards: Sourced from an establshed vineyard in the Limestone Coast known for it’s distinctive Pinot Noir fruit.

Winemaking: 550 cases made single parcel from an established vineyard. Fermented in three tonne open top fermenters with whole bunch influence and hand plunged twice daily. Partially matured in seasoned small format French oak before bottling with minimal S02.

Vintage 2021: If 2020 was all about the heat, then 2021 will be remembered as the wet season. In many parts of Australia, it was unseasonably wet in winter but not at critical times to do damage nor impact the resultant ripeness of the grapes. A cool and dry summer meant even ripening was achieved between dry and rainy spells and the ensuing fruit quality was excellent and for once yields were up making for a bumper harvest in 2021.

Tasting Note: Dark red in colour with classic Pinot characters to the fore displaying cherry, dark berry and a varietal savoury edge. The wine is supple and long with a good deal of concentration balanced by a clean acidity. Drinking well upon release and will cellar well. Pair with Porchetta with baby lentils.