The Truscott Block is situated at 550 metres in the Piccadilly subregion of the Adelaide Hills. The block is located on an undulating slope that is generally east-northeast in aspect and consists of silty loam over deep clays with sandstone and quartz peppered throughout. The first section of Pinot Noir was planted in 1987, making them some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the region, with the rest being planted in the early 1990s.
Matt has used only 15% whole bunch, but left the ferment on skins for 28 days before being basket pressed and racked to French oak hogsheads (25% new) for maturation.
A beautiful concentration of perfume and red berry fruits shine through, but the overall appearance is more savoury. The subtle use of bunch supports the savoury nature of the wine, creating more intrigue and complexity. Fruit concentration is significant, but it is defined and contained, holding shape beautifully with fine, ripe and well-formed tannins and bright acidity.