About Smiths Lane King Valley Pinot Noir 2021
The Smiths Lane King Valley Pinot Noir 2021 opens with an inviting and fragrant bouquet of red cherries, fresh raspberries, and dried rose petals, underscored by a subtle earthy complexity reminiscent of forest floor and damp autumn leaves. On the palate, this cool-climate Pinot Noir is graceful and silky, delivering bright red berry fruit — cranberry and pomegranate — alongside a gentle savouriness of dried herbs and a whisper of toasty oak. The tannins are fine-grained and supple, characteristic of the King Valley's elevated, cool growing conditions, lending the wine an elegant structure without heaviness. The finish is long and lingering, with a refreshing acidity that keeps the wine lively and food-friendly.
Light BodydryServe 14–16°C
- elegant
- silky
- fragrant
- earthy
- bright
- refined
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Red cherry
- Raspberry
- Cranberry
- Pomegranate
- Dried rose petal
Secondary
- Forest floor and autumn leaves
- Dried herbs and thyme
- Subtle toasty French oak
- Gentle spice and clove
Finish
The finish is long and elegantly persistent, with bright acidity and a lingering note of red berry fruit and fine, savoury tannins.
Food Pairings
- Duck breast with cherry jus
- Mushroom and truffle risotto
- Roasted salmon with herb butter
- Pinot Noir-braised lamb shanks
- Aged Gruyère or Comté cheese
- Charcuterie and cured meats board
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