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2023 DJV Shiraz Pinot Noir

2023 DJV Shiraz Pinot Noir

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After a leave of absence, our Déjà Vu label makes a welcome return reimagined as a Shiraz/Pinot Noir blend. This wine was released 18th May 2024. 
 

Inspired by Hunter Valley winemaking legends such as Maurice O’Shea and Murray Tyrrell, this is a modern spin on the traditional Shiraz Pinot Noir blends of days gone by. The name “DJV” refers to the feeling of déja vu that you may well experience when tasting this wine, and is our tribute to the traditional “Hunter River Burgundy” style. It is quite intentionally in the lighter end of the medium-bodied spectrum.

 

Only 270 dozen bottles were produced.

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Winemaking Overview

  • In the Vineyard

    2023 was a wet growing season followed by warmth in the lead up to harvest. The warm and sunny late summer without any heat waves has led to a strong vintage for Shiraz. The wine is an intriguing blend of Shiraz (56%) from the Fordwich Hill and Vanessa Vale vineyards, and Pinot Noir (44%) from the original Terrace Vale (now Hunters Dream) plantings on the alluvial flats of Deaseys Road.

  • In the Winery

    There was 20% whole bunch inclusion during the fermentation of the Pinot Noir which was followed by 10 months maturation in four-year-old French oak 300L hogsheads. During our blending process, the Fordwich Hill Shiraz parcel was selected for its bright red fruited aromatics, whilst the Vanessa Vale Shiraz added some punchy weight and tannin structure to the final blend.

    13.2% ABV

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance & Aroma

    The wine is pale ruby in colour.

    An enticing nose of flowers, red and black berries with hints of pink pepper and warm herbs.

  • Palate & Finish

    The two varietals are interlaced and offer an immediately inviting palate with a silky texture from fine-grained tannins. Flavours of ripe cherry, red plum and black raspberry follow, alongside hints of violet, cassia and ruby chocolate. There is an excellent length of palate with an alluring moreishness.
    This wine deliciously sits in the lighter end of the medium-bodied spectrum, but also punches well above its weight.

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WHEN TO DRINK

This inaugural vintage release of Shiraz Pinot Noir is designed to be enjoyed during the freshness and vibrancy of its youth, but we suspect that some medium-term cellaring would not be out of the question.