Prophet's Rock RETROSPECT Pinot Noir 2019The Retrospect Pinot Noir is Prophets Rocks rarest release, sourced from a single parcel of their Home Vineyard in the Bendigo subregion. Planted between 19992001 on a steep glacial terrace at 320390m elevation, this site sits on ancient soils more than 650,000 years old. A distinctive chalk seam lies just 50cm below the clay surface, imparting perfumed aromatics and chalky tannins unique to this parcel. Since its inaugural release in 2010, Retrospect

Extensive shoot thinning and leaf plucking were required throughout the season

the wine offers impressive weight and texture—layered with plush red and black fruits

Interplanted clones

The estate combines an established vineyard producing grapes since the 1990s with a family-planted vineyard surrounding the homestead

As always the Holyman Pinot comes from a block of old vines called Jack

well-structured palate

with certification due shortly

Oak Maturation: 10 months in French oak (33% new)

The cooler

(Image source : Tolpuddle Vineyard)

with perfume swelling through herb

Silky tannins and lacy acidity reflect the savoury