Luna Estate Luna Blue Rock Pinot Noir 2021 -STOCKTAKE- francois-arnaud opulent wine that still manages

opulent wine that still manages to retain some elegance

before raw cacao-like tannins and a gravelly mineral line snap the finish tight

this delicious red wine immediately puts one in the mind of Portugal before Australia

honeyed fruit and menthol on the nose

perfumed and lifted sweetness

Luna Estate Luna Blue Rock Pinot Noir 2021 -STOCKTAKE- francois-arnaud opulent wine that still managesHillside frost free site planted over limestone and clay. The oldest Pinot Noir block was planted in 1986 and is still on its own roots. Distinct from the Eclipse vineyard because of vastly different geology with the clays that deliver rich, velvety texture. This is perhaps a more approachable wine than Eclipse, but still with elegance and underlying power.