Chatto Bird Pinot Noir 2022

Chatto Bird Pinot Noir 2022Jim Chatto has been making wine for over 25 years and judging on the wine show circuit for nearly as long. He is an outstanding winemaker. At one stage he was Chief Winemaker at both McWilliams in the Hunter Valley and Kreglinger in northern Tasmania, overseeing both groups' entire portfolios. Chatto's passion is Tasmanian Pinot Noir and in 2007 he found a site in the Huon Valley looking out over Glaziers Bay. He began planting the 1. 5 hectare Isle

viticultural practices and sensitive winemaking

An excellent Chalambar Shiraz displaying the hallmark balance of power and elegance

By the time you've got there

"The relatively cool 2012 season has delivered a very poised and elegant pinot with a delicious red fruit entry followed by notes of plum

a third-generation grape grower and an agronomist with extensive viticultural experience

with smooth graphite-like tannins and vibrant acidity

Dark chocolate and graphite aromas with salted plum

I’m very glad I did it

a winemaker able to work with Rob Diletti

woody hit on the finish - which is most beguiling

Deep nose of red fruit with a fine oatmeal note

medium-deep