Giesen Marlb Estate Pinot Noir '20

From clay-rich soils in the Brancott Valley, this Pinot Noir shimmers with a translucent ruby-garnet hue. The nose enchants with an ethereal perfume of wild strawberries, rosewater, and freshly turned earth layered with subtle notes of five-spice and forest floor. The palate floats with weightless intensity - flavors of cranberry, blood orange, and white pepper glide across satin-textured tannins that earned consistent 93-95 point scores. Whole cluster fermentation (25%) lends aromatic complexity to this 13.5% alcohol beauty aged 11 months in French oak (35% new). The finish lingers with haunting violet and crushed stone notes. Serve slightly chilled with duck breast or truffle-infused dishes - this 2020 will continue evolving gracefully for 5-7 years.