The 2018 Pinot Noir goes back to the styles of the 2015 and 2016 vintages of Stoney Rise. There is more obvious upfront fruit on the nose, with hints of pomegranate and bright red cherries. The palate is soft and luscious upfront, but then the dollop of old vine fruit takes over and you are left with a hint of tannin, some complementing acidity and a long finish. Whilst it is upfront and easy drinking, the 2018 with its poise and structure will reward with some time in the cellar.

Reviews

“This is a very strong release for Stoney Rise. Joe is back on top in 2018.
Fresh cherry, strawberry, spice and aniseed, a bit of the old stone and graphite thing happening too. Its cool and clear in fruit, fine dry tannin, a quiet succulence, yet keeps itself nice and trim with cranberry acidity crunch. Its pretty long too, and in fact, the finish is particularly impressive, crisp and insistently tannic. Finesse combined with high drinking appeal.”
94 Points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, September 2019, Drink: 2020 – 2026+