Lindemans Pyrus 2014

Lindemans Pyrus 2014The Coonawarra Trio of Limestone Ridge Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet, St George Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Pyrus Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec are all of exemplary quality." James Halliday Lindemans Pyrus is a classic Bordeaux style blend sourced from the centre of Coonawarra's Terra Rossa strip, including the century old nursery vineyard, the oldest planting in the Coonawarra. It utilizes a backbone of old vine Coonawarra Cabernet, fleshed out by

nougat and buttered popcorn

It is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux blend grown on an exemplary vineyard

"Similar hallmarks of meat and spice on the nose

though not heavy

ecologically sensitive estate in a beautiful

yields and quality severely affected by a cruel late-spring frost in others

this is the source of Wombat Creek

Drink: 2012 - 2022+

John and Catherine Thomson planted their vineyard at Crawford River

Under a thin layer of sandy loam there are layers of different types of clay

It's hard to decide whether it's the dark berry (black cherry and blackberry) or the savoury texture and length that are the best points of a truly outstanding pinot

A blockbuster wine from a stellar vintage