Mayfield 'Mrs Crawford' Pinot Noir
2023 Pinot Noir
Orange, New South Wales
Estate Range Pinot Noir
Description
Burgundy in colour with a light crimson hue. Dried lavender and garrigue, distinctly Mayfield Vineyard perfume on the nose. An elegant palate with a warm core of brambled wild berries, porcini mushroom and red cherry in balance with the silk-laden tannins, which perfectly frame the wine. It speaks volumes to an incredible site.
93 POINTS, WINEPILOT, Ken Gargett
The high altitude vineyards in the Orange region in New South Wales enable quality Pinot Noir to be grown. This wine is compelling evidence of that. There is a pale crimson colour here and a nose with hints of strawberries, spices, a touch of undergrowth, red cherries and the merest nod to vanillin influences. A touch of truffles as well. A silky texture and excellent length, which maintains intensity for the full journey, the wine is exquisitely balanced. A really impressive local Pinot. Enjoy it for at least the forthcoming six years.
92 POINTS, QWINE
A new wine for the Estate range, this Mayfield Vineyard Mrs Crawford Pinot Noir is a nod to Margaret Crawford who owned the property for 65 years taking over from James Crawford who established Suffolk Stud back in 1917 selling rams worldwide. Margaret planted the arboretum surrounding the homestead with over 50 species, some of which are now over 100 years old. The fruit was hand-picked and fermented with 30% whole bunches seeing French oak for nine months (20% new). Dry and very savoury, there are plenty of autumnal things going on here: undergrowth, dried leaves, dried twigs, tilled earth and mushroom compost. Let it breathe and the red cherry and plummy fruit wriggles forward. Wonderfully weighted, the palate builds intrigue finishing long and urging another sip. This is a very good Pinot Noir. Drink to five years+
WINELINES, Dan Traucki
Onion peel in colour, vibrant bouquet of cherries, strawberries and a hint of dried herbs. Gorgeous, mouth filling, beautifully rounded palate with ubber tasty red berries & strawberries and a real classy finish. AWESOME!!
89 POINTS, WINELINES, Gilbert Labour
This medium-bodied, Estate grown Pinot Noir displays attractive claret-like cherry colour. Initial wafts of pencil shavings, tobacco, fresh cherries and thyme twirl and swirl in the glass on first pour. The aromas and flavours continue to morph and evolve on breathing. It's hand-harvested and vinified to develop and display varietal characters grip and texture. It's youthful and pleasant to enjoy now but will also reward some cellaring.
Wine Details
- Region Orange, New South Wales
- Vintage 2023
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vegan Friendly ✔
- Tasting Notes
Description
Burgundy in colour with a light crimson hue. Dried lavender and garrigue, distinctly Mayfield Vineyard perfume on the nose. An elegant palate with a warm core of brambled wild berries, porcini mushroom and red cherry in balance with the silk-laden tannins, which perfectly frame the wine. It speaks volumes to an incredible site.
93 POINTS, WINEPILOT, Ken Gargett
The high altitude vineyards in the Orange region in New South Wales enable quality Pinot Noir to be grown. This wine is compelling evidence of that. There is a pale crimson colour here and a nose with hints of strawberries, spices, a touch of undergrowth, red cherries and the merest nod to vanillin influences. A touch of truffles as well. A silky texture and excellent length, which maintains intensity for the full journey, the wine is exquisitely balanced. A really impressive local Pinot. Enjoy it for at least the forthcoming six years.
92 POINTS, QWINE
A new wine for the Estate range, this Mayfield Vineyard Mrs Crawford Pinot Noir is a nod to Margaret Crawford who owned the property for 65 years taking over from James Crawford who established Suffolk Stud back in 1917 selling rams worldwide. Margaret planted the arboretum surrounding the homestead with over 50 species, some of which are now over 100 years old. The fruit was hand-picked and fermented with 30% whole bunches seeing French oak for nine months (20% new). Dry and very savoury, there are plenty of autumnal things going on here: undergrowth, dried leaves, dried twigs, tilled earth and mushroom compost. Let it breathe and the red cherry and plummy fruit wriggles forward. Wonderfully weighted, the palate builds intrigue finishing long and urging another sip. This is a very good Pinot Noir. Drink to five years+
WINELINES, Dan Traucki
Onion peel in colour, vibrant bouquet of cherries, strawberries and a hint of dried herbs. Gorgeous, mouth filling, beautifully rounded palate with ubber tasty red berries & strawberries and a real classy finish. AWESOME!!
89 POINTS, WINELINES, Gilbert Labour
This medium-bodied, Estate grown Pinot Noir displays attractive claret-like cherry colour. Initial wafts of pencil shavings, tobacco, fresh cherries and thyme twirl and swirl in the glass on first pour. The aromas and flavours continue to morph and evolve on breathing. It's hand-harvested and vinified to develop and display varietal characters grip and texture. It's youthful and pleasant to enjoy now but will also reward some cellaring.
Wine Details
- Region Orange, New South Wales
- Vintage 2023
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vegan Friendly ✔
- Tasting Notes
