Hochkirch Maximus Pinot Noir 2022

Vegan Suitable
Certified Biodynamic

Winery

Hochkirch
Region
Henty, Western Districts, VIC
Grapes
Pinot Noir

Bright cherry fruit on the nose, in the mouth it has a sublime silky texture. Flavours abound, fruit, spice, savoury earthy beetroot hints as it evolves. It is fresh and persistent with a lovely complexity.

Everything is done right here, with much thought and observation, in the old style way, from the biodynamic preparations and close vine plantings through to the gravity fed winery, and the results are exceptional. This Pinot Noir is the pinnacle of those efforts, fruit from the oldest vines and treated to the best oak. One to savour.

Hochkirch Pinots are made in a bold earthy rich burgundian style, quite different to the light soft red fruit styles ofter found in New Zealand & Tasmania.

$63.00 in a straight case of 12

$63.00 in any 12

$66.50 in any 6

$70.00 each

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The Story

Tasting Notes for Hochkirch Maximus Pinot Noir from the Winery

"The most capricious of varieties, Pinot is however capable of breathtaking magnificence as no other red wine when terroir, season and man meet in the right coincidence. Although these are early days Pinot seems to feel at home in our vineyard with the rigours of a cold southwest Victorian climate.

As always, this is also 100% estate fruit, sourced from 10- to 30-year-old vines on basalt, gravel and loam soils. The fruit was picked between the 8th and the 15th of March. 25% was fermented as whole bunches while the rest of the fruit was destemmed but not crushed. Fermentation was in small, open-top vessels, and it was plunged once a day, then pressed to tank after 14 days to French barriques (just 15% new) for 14 months. Minimal SO2 added (50ppm).

(SKU: HK_MAX_CV)

The Specs

Wine Type	Red Wine
Vintage	2022
Grapes	Pinot Noir
Region	Henty, Western Districts, VIC
Volume	750ml
Packaging	Glass Bottle
Closure	Cork (natural)
Country of Origin	Australia
Alcohol %	12.7
Alcohol Level	Moderate [12-14%]
Calories from alcohol per 100mL	71
Residual Sugar g/L	≈ 2
Sugar Level	Dry [0-4 g/L]
Sugar (g) per 100mL	less than 1
Calories from sugar per 100mL	0
Total Calories per 100mL	71
Calorie Level per 100mL	Average [70-90]
Wild Yeast Fermentation	Yes
Vegan Suitable	Yes
Certified Biodynamic	Yes

Expert Reviews & Media

"It’s been a while since running through the range of Hochkirch wines and the reminder is, simply put, these are some of the best wines in Australia. Individual, pure, beautiful, complex, and supreme overall. Remind yourself too.

John & Jennifer Nagorcka’s family vineyard (20 acres) is part of a larger integrated Demeter certified mixed Biodynamic farm of 700 acres. The vineyard is close planted at 5,000-6000 vines/Ha on a North facing slope, 250m above sea level near Tarrington in southwest Victoria.

"This is about as close to the ideal biodynamic vineyard as you could imagine: the 8 hectares of unirrigated vines and the winery are just one part of the Nagorcka family’s farm which also produces sheep, pigs and grain. The farm has been biodynamic since 1998: the wines get better with each vintage”. Max Allan.

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