2012 Nepenthe Good Doctor Pinot Noir

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2012 Nepenthe Good Doctor Pinot Noir

Item No. 206178-2
5 out of 5 Customer Rating
A complex aroma showcasing mix of red berry chracteristics and cherry with herbaceous notes and toasty characteristics that flows to the palate with savoury nuance with a supple texture and a long, firm finish.
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A complex aroma showcasing mix of red berry chracteristics and cherry with herbaceous notes and toasty characteristics that flows to the palate with savoury nuance with a supple texture and a long, firm finish.
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Medium Bodied

Medium Bodied

Premium Parcel

Premium Parcel

Semi-dry

Semi-dry

Overview

Crafted in honour of Nepenthe’s founder, Dr Ed Tweddell — a passionate admirer of Pinot Noir — this wine continues his legacy of excellence. The 2012 vintage delivered ideal ripening conditions: mild days, cool nights, and lower yields that concentrated flavour and retained vibrant natural acidity. The result is some of the finest Pinot fruit we’ve seen in years. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Lenswood and Woodside, the grapes were hand-picked, gently fermented, and matured in premium French oak for 10 months. The final blend was carefully selected from the best barrels, delivering a wine of elegance, depth, and refined structure — a true tribute to The Good Doctor.
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Varietal
Pinot Noir
Region
Adelaide Hills, SA
Country
Australia
Cellaring
Cellar 3-10 years
Alcohol Volume
14%
Colour
Deep garnet red
Vintage
2012

Tasting Notes

Aroma

The nose is initially quite herbal, a hallmark of this variety. Dried herbs and mint are the flavours that arise first but upon looking deeper, raspberry and cherry flavours become apparent. Expect the herbal aromatics to develop in time into forest floor complexity.

Palate

The palate is rich and powerful with bright herbal tones matched by delightful strawberry and black cherry characters. The wine has firm ripe tannins that will mellow over the next five years, building complexity and a soft mouth feel.

Food Pairing

Cured Meats

Cured Meats

Antipasto

Antipasto

Duck

Duck