2020 Lowestoft ‘Jacoben’ Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Jacoben sits 8km north of Lowestoft on the northern side of the Derwent River. It faces south, which goes against everything the teach you at university about planting vineyards in the southern hemisphere! This site looks directly across the river to the Lubiana Vineyard and winery. Similar to Lowestoft, the soils are considered podzoic, with more sandstone and obvious alluvial contents. Quite significantly more free draining in nature than Lowestoft. Quite a lot cooler during the growing season also, as there is a fog called the “Bridgewater Jerry” which comes down the Derwent River and has quite the cooling effect. Very similar to Sonoma and Russian River in Northern California.  

Superb Pinot Noir from the Jacoben Vineyard situated in the Lower Derwent Valley was handpicked and fermented in 1T open top fermenters, with up to 25% whole bunch inclusion. Gently hand plunged as required throughout fermentation, with gentle pressing to tank post mlf, followed by 10 months maturation in large format French oak (25% new) before selective barrel blending and bottling with minimal additions. – Liam McElhinney 

Accolades  

• Gold Medal – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2021 
• Gold Medal – National Wine Show of Australia 2021  
• Gold Medal – Tasmanian Wine Show 2022