Rochford Estate ‘Dan’s Les Bois’ Pinot Noir 2021 (6 Bottles) Yarra Valley

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94 Points – The Wine Front
“This is every bit Upper Yarra pinot noir and yet it also has some extra power to it; some extra grunt. Stewed red cherries, inlays of herbs, whispers of woodsmoke and bacon, plus distinct undergrowth note. It’s a complex pinot noir, and a svelte one. It feels polished. It has that Upper Yarra ‘watercolour’ aspect to its acidity but then it pushes through with beyond-norm texture and flavour. This is very good.”
– Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front 2023

93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2023
‘Dans les Bois’ translates from French into ‘In the Woods’ and represents this incredible vineyard which is surrounded on all sides by natural forest.

Tasting Notes: A nose bursting with immediacy; rose petal florals, sweet boysenberry fruit tones with warm spices and some iron mineral notes. On the palate we see plenty of tight red berry fruit, bright acids and fine smokey tannin. Its persistence echoes its Upper Yarra origins and the cool flavours linger.

Vinification & Elevage: Fruit was fully destemmed as whole berries. A short cold soak prior to fermentation and on skins for 12 days. The wine was pressed to French oak (25% new) for malolactic conversion on lees and in oak for 10 months. 275 dozen produced.

Viticultural Notes: Pinot Noir clones: MV6
The grapes for this wine are from a single vineyard in Yarra Junction. 2021 was a welcome return to ideal growing conditions here in the Yarra Valley. A prolonged, classical season allowed for brilliant definition of flavour across our range.

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About Rochford Wines

Rochford Wines begins with owner and CEO Helmut Konecsny, who has always been the driving force behind this dynamic wine business since first purchasing the land in 2002. A family business at heart, Helmut’s passion for Yarra Valley wine, great food, service and entertainment has seen Rochford expand exponentially over the years.

After many years in the corporate world both in Australia and overseas, Helmut purchased a vineyard in Macedon Ranges where the concept for Rochford Wines first began. While still commuting to his corporate obligations and managing the vineyard, the opportunity to purchase ‘Eyton on the Yarra’ came to Helmut’s attention. With its old vine plantings, proximity to Melbourne and Highway frontage, the potential to develop the site into something truly special was immediately apparent. And so, Rochford Wines of the Yarra Valley was born.

Now producing award-winning wines, Rochford encompasses three vineyard sites, two restaurants, a weddings and functions venue and a huge 12,000 capacity outdoor concert amphitheater. The dreams Helmut had for Rochford Wines are being realized; A place that captivates the senses and provide memorable experiences for all who visit.

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