SOLD OUT - CRFT 2022 Pinot Noir – The Whisson Lake Vineyard

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

94 points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front :
”It’s one of those wines where you don’t quite know what to make of it on first taste. It’s a bit reductive, matchstick and cap gun, and after that it gets a whole lot more interesting. There’s sour cherry, liqurorice, amaro herbs, mint, spice and leaf litter. It’s kind of sappy and confronting, but also a wine of fine bones and juicy intrigue. It marches to its own beat, which I always like, and has a dusty peppery feel to tannin, and a raspberry pip finish of good length. It’s a bit of a madhouse, yet it’s kind of cool. It’ will be better with more time in bottle, though I kind of love its scratchy personality as at now.”

The Wine
The view from the Whisson Lake slope (Mt Carey) is expansive and impressive. The vines drink in a view of half the Adelaide Hills. Like the view, the wine has a lot going on. The more you look, the more you realise is there.
Deep dark and bright in the glass. Flinty and matchstick on the initial opening evolves into cherry ripe and anise on the nose.
The plate is plush with sour cherry notes that follow through to apricots and vanilla.  The finish is mouth filling and expansive.

Serve at 15-17C. Released June 2023.
Drink or cellar to 2034+

The Winemaking
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery.

100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked on 7th April 2022.

Cold soaked followed by wild fermentation in an open-top tank with 25% whole bunch. Pressed to barrel once dry for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation. Occasional battonage. Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 20% new. Bottled 9th February 2023. Vegan friendly.

The Whisson Lake Vineyard
Owned and farmed by wife-and-husband duo Andrie and Mark Whisson.
Location:      Carey Gully, Kaurna + Peramangk Country (Adelaide Hills)
Elevation:     610 meters
Aspect:        North East facing
Planted:       1985
Clone:         D5V12
Map:           -34.967153, 138.751102
Soil:          Clay with schist and Gneiss

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2022 Pinot Noir – The Fraser Park Vineyard (organic)

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

94 points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front :
”I kid you not, back in the early days of my wine career, I used to drink wine with a Scottish fellow who’s name was Fraser Park. Good bloke. A finance guy. Always brought good wine to the table. I guess if anyone googles his name, they may come here at some stage. Auld Lang Syne, and all that.

Cherry, dried herb, and really aromatic in that way, with a blood orange tang, and some liquorice. It’s juicy and sappy, with a Kukicha twig tea flavour (reminds me of my vegan days), cool acidity, and a savoury finish of good length. It has fair bit of energy. I like the slate-y ‘mineral’ feel too. Very good. Heaps of personality.”

The Wine
The Fraser Park homestead is one of the original estates in the area, the townships of Aldgate and Stirling have crept up on it over the years. They may have neighbours now but they also have a wicked little vineyard to boot.
But this isn’t just another wine from the suburbs, she’s a slick sophisticated individual. Nostalgic flavours of musk lollies, dried herbs and baseball card bubble gum, lead to a lush palate of cherries and dark plums.

Organically grown + made (2022 vintage certified in-conversion).
Enjoy now or drink/cellar to 2028+. Serve at 15-17C.
Released June 2023.

The Winemaking
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery. 100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked on 22st March 2022. Cold soaked followed by wild fermentation in an open-top tank with 25% whole bunch. Pressed to barrel once dry for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation. Occasional battonage. Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 50% 1yo. Bottled 9th February 2023. Vegan friendly.

The Fraser Park Vineyard
Managed and organically farmed by Frew and Candice since mid-2021.

Nestled on the northern side of the Stirling and Aldgate townships, the harp-shaped vineyard is surrounded by native forest and the majestic gardens of Fraser Park homestead. Being surrounded by trees makes it feel low, but it is one of the highest hills in the area. The birds in the area are savage, so early netting is a must.

Our 2022 vintage Fraser Park Pinot Noir was organically grown but not yet certified. We received full certification in February this year (2023), so we're thrilled that 2023 vintage onwards will be NASAA Certified Organic.

Vineyard:      Managed + farmed by Frew and Candice
Location:      Aldgate, Kaurna + Peramangk Country (ADL Hills)
Elevation:     500 meters
Aspect:        West facing
Planted:       2005
Clone:        MV6
Map:          -34.967153, 138.751102
Soil:          Oxidised ironstone with gravel and grey cracking clay 

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2022 Pinot Noir – The Arranmore Vineyard (NASAA Certified Organic)

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

92 points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front :
“I used to not greatly enjoy tasting Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir. I’m not sure if the wines have got so much better, or I’ve come around to them. Either way, I kind of like them quite a bit these days.
It has a bit of Beaujolais feel to it, for sure. It’s earthy and fungal, in a nice way, red fruit, dried roses, aniseed/mint, with some dusty Fernet Branca spices in tow. Medium-bodied,  juicy, something of a ripe tomato character to acidity and flavour, a little stony, kind of gamey, but in a nice way, a juniper berry tang through squishy red and black fruit, with a soft but amaro-laced finish of solid length. Good drinking here. Quirky and individual.”

The Wine
Since we went organic, no till and dry grown, a grass sward has grown under the vines. The new and welcome competition has forced the vine roots deep into darkness of the soil profile in search of water and nutrients.

In vertical tasting of this wine, we noticed that from our first organically farmed release (2017 onwards) the wines were deeper, darker and generally more flavoursome and livelier. We feel this is a reaction to vine roots being exposed to more of the soil profile and mineral resources. The roots have now made it to the ironstone bedrock 3-5m down. Because behind the broody and dark fruit characters on the nose is an ironstone character, like the airborne smell of wet slate after a rain.
Forest floor and gamy characters lead to a structured, soft, and lengthy palate. Plenty of potential for cellaring up to 8yrs.
Serve at 15-17C.
Released June 2023.
Vegan friendly.
Drink or cellar to 2031.

The Winemaking
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
100% NASAA Certified Organic Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked in two batches on 7th April. A blend of two clones, D5V12 and 115. Cold soaked followed by wild fermentation in an open-top tank with 25% whole bunch. Pressed to barrel once dry for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation. Occasional battonage. Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 30% new oak. Bottled 9th February 2023. Vegan friendly.

The Arranmore Vineyard
Estate-owned, managed and farmed, the 5-acre Arranmore Vineyard has been farmed organically since Frewin & Candice took ownership in January 2016.

NASAA Certified Organic since February 2019.

Location:      Carey Gully, Kaurna + Peramangk Country (ADL Hills)
Elevation:     550 meters
Aspect:        East facing
Planted:       D5V12 planted in 1994, 115 planted in 2000.
Map:           -34.969564, 138.760102
Soil:          Dark loam topsoil over clay subsoil, with shale and ironstone bedrock.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2021 Pinot Noir – The Scanlon Vineyard

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

The Wine
Packed with red berries, strawberries and cream it’s bright and fresh with a soft supple palate and warm spice.
Drink now or cellar carefully for 5 years. Serve at 15-17C.
13.5% alc/vol. Vegan friendly

The Winemaking
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery. 100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked on 24th March 2021. Cold soaked followed by wild fermentation in an open-top tank with 25% whole bunch. Pressed to barrel once dry for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation. Occasional battonage. Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 40% 1 year old. Bottled 24th January 2022.

The Scanlon Vineyard
Vineyard: Owned and farmed by Justin Scanlon with his son Harry.
Location: Carey Gully, Peramangk Country (Adelaide Hills)
Elevation: 550 meters
Aspect: West facing
Plated: 2008
Clone: 777
Soil: Minimal grey loam topsoil over orange-red clay with shale deposits

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2021 Pinot Noir – The Whisson Lake Vineyard

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

The Wine
Fragrant and intense with blueberry, violets, cherry ripe and musk, the palate shows concentrated sweet fruit, plush velvety tannins and star anise spice.
Drink now or cellar carefully for 5-10 years. Serve at 15-17C
13.5% alc/vol. Vegan friendly.

The Winemaking
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery. 100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked on 29th March 2021. Cold soaked followed by wild fermentation in an open-top tank with 25% whole bunch. Pressed to barrel once dry for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation. Occasional battonage. Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 25% new oak. Bottled 24th January 2022.

The Whisson Lake Vineyard
Vineyard – Owned and farmed by wife-and-husband duo Andrie and Mark Whisson
Location – Carey Gully, Peramangk Country (Adelaide Hills)
Elevation – 610 meters
Aspect – North East facing
Planted – 1985
Clone – D5V12
Map – -34.967153, 138.751102
Soil – Clay with schist and Gneiss

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2021 Pinot Noir – The Arranmore Vineyard – NASAA Certified Organic

CAREY GULLY – PICCADILLY VALLEY – ADELAIDE HILLS

Wine
Lifted with cherries, blackberry and a perfumed floral note, it shows a smoky savouriness together with nettles and a forest floor earthiness. The palate has silky fruit with fine tannins and nutmeg spice.
Drink now or cellar carefully for 5-10 years. Serve at 15-17C
14.0% alc/vol. Vegan friendly

Winemaking
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
100% NASAA Certified Organic Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked in three batches from 24th March to 4th April. A blend of two clones, D5V12 and 115.
Cold soaked followed by wild fermentation in an open-top tank with 25% whole bunch.
Pressed to barrel once dry for wild malolactic fermentation and maturation. Occasional battonage. Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 15% new oak. Bottled 24th January 2022.

The Vineyard
Estate-owned, managed and farmed, the 5-acre Arranmore Vineyard has been farmed organically since Frewin & Candice took ownership in January 2016. We gained full NASAA Organic Certification in February 2019.
Location: Carey Gully, Peramangk Country (Adelaide Hills)
Elevation: 545 meters
Aspect: East facing
Planted: 1998
Clones: 115 & D5V12
Map: -34.969091, 138.760670
Soil: Rich dark loam with clay and gravel mix, small pieces of quartz and ironstone sprinkled throughout.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2020 Pinot Noir – The Budenberg Vineyard

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

Scores and Reviews
93 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING
”Aromas of bright red cherries and strawberries sit fresh and lively here with sweet red-floral perfume and a spicy edge, too. The palate has a lithe, juicy feel with impressively pure strawberry fruit flavor and paper-like tannins. So fine and elegant.”

93 POINTS - HUON HOOKE, THE REAL REVIEW
”Light red/purple hue, with a smoked-charcuterie overtone to the red-cherry fruit, the palate lean and sinuous, subtly edgy in its texture, with tautness, drive and finesse. A typically lean style of pinot which sparkles with a dash of excitement. This would be lovely with a plate of salumi.”

The Wine
As always, our Budenberg Vineyard Pinot Noir is tightly wound and focussed as a young wine.Showing cranberry and red cherry with an iron stone minerality. Has a touch of nutmeg spice with a perfumed lift that reminds us of jelly crystals and red skins. The palate is intense with a whack of tannins and pop of raspberry.
Will soften and continue to develop complexity and secondary characters with bottle age.
Drink now or cellar for 5-10 years, possibly beyond.
Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.
Alcohol – 13.5% alc/vol
Sugar/GF – Dry
Release – 6th August 2021

The Winemaking
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
Harvested 25th March 2020.
100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked.
Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank.
25% whole bunch. Gentle hand plunging only.
Pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.
Matured for 10 months in 100% French oak, 30% new oak. Occasional battonage.
Unfined and unfiltered. Bottled February 2021. Vegan friendly.

The Vineyard
The 2020 grapes were grown & organically farmed (uncertified) by Mark & Andrie Whisson. The vineyard is owned by the Budenberg family.
Elevation – 540 meters
Aspect – East facing
Planted – 1995
Clones – Majority 114 & 115, 1 row MV6
Map – -34.97274,138.744384
Soil – Clay loam and shale with a mix ironstone, blue stone and quartz.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2020 Pinot Noir – The Whisson Lake Vineyard

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

Scores and reviews
92 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING
”A pale and elegant pinot noir with fine herbs, blueberries, red cherries and a lifted fragrance. The palate has a captivating sense of intense focus and there’s plenty of tannin pinning the red-cherry fruit in place.”

The Wine
A sweet spice lift with cinnamon and anise over strawberries and cream and cherry ripe. Shows a subtle whole bunch character – it’s like being in a mulberry tree, smelling the fresh leaves while eating the dark ripe sweet berries.
A fresh and lively Pinot at release, the palate is layered with a creamy mouthfeel and silky tannins.
Will soften and continue to develop complexity and secondary characters with bottle age.
Drink now or cellar for 5-10 years, possibly beyond.
Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.
Alcohol – 13.5% alc/vol
Sugar/GF – Dry/<0.1g/L
Release – 6th August 2021

The Winemaking
Handmade at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
Harvested 24th March 2020.
100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked.
Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank.
25% whole bunch. Gentle hand plunging only.
Pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.
Matured for 10 months in 100% French oak, 30% new oak. Occasional battonage.
Unfined and unfiltered. Bottled February 2021. Vegan friendly.

The Vineyard
The Whisson Lake Vineyard is owned and organically farmed (uncertified) by Mark & Andrie Whisson.
Elevation: 610 meters
Aspect: North East facing
Planted: 1985
Clones: D5V12, 777, 114,115, MV6
Map: -34.967153, 138.751102
Soil: Clay with schist and Gneiss.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2020 Pinot Noir – The Arranmore Vineyard – NASAA CERTIFIED ORGANIC

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

Scores and Reviews
93 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING
“A very complex and finely detailed nose here with aromas of blueberries and violets, fragrant spices and sappy forest wood. I like the complexity here. There’s a very smooth, fine feel to the palate with tannins that are supple and layered, carrying ripe red-cherry and blueberry flavors long and fresh.”

Wine
Shy at first, giving charry oak, dried thyme and a savoury note. As it opens the fruit and spice begin to pop with blood plum, pomegranate and a sweet perfumed note. The palate is layered and lengthy, it’s savoury yet sweet, textural and concentrated. With notes of whole bunch, it shows the broody and dark characters we always see with the Arranmore Pinot.
Will soften and continue to develop complexity and secondary characters with bottle age.
Drink now or cellar 5-10 years, possibly beyond.
Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.
Alcohol - 14.5% alc/vol
Sugar/GF - Dry/<0.1g/L
Release – 6th August 2021

Winemaking
Handmade at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
Harvested 22nd and 23rd March 2020. A blend of two clones, D5V12 and 115.
100% NASAA Certified Organic Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked.
Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank.
25% whole bunch. Gentle hand plunging only.
Pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.
Matured for 10 months in 100% French oak, 25% new oak. Occasional battonage. Unfined and unfiltered.
Bottled February 2021. Vegan friendly.

The Vineyard
The Arranmore Vineyard has been farmed organically since Frewin & Candice took ownership in January 2016 and is now NASAA Certified Organic (February 2019).
Estate-owned, managed and farmed, the 5-acre Arranmore Vineyard planted from 1995-1998, is situated at Carey Gully in the Piccadilly Valley (Adelaide Hills). Dry grown.
Elevation: 545 meters
Aspect: East facing
Planted: 1998
Clones: 115 & D5V12
Map: -34.969091, 138.760670
Soil: Rich dark loam with clay and gravel mix, small pieces of quartz and ironstone sprinkled throughout.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2019 Pinot Noir – The Arranmore Vineyard – NASAA CERTIFIED ORGANIC

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

A fresh new label for 2019 with the same Arranmore Pinot Noir you’ve know & loved for the past 8 vintages.

The Wine

Our first certified organic Arranmore Pinot release and now labelled under our ‘Arranmore Vineyard’ label range. Same wine as always, fresh new label.

Dark cherry and red berry fruit with tobacco and black current. Cardamom and star anise spice lift with hints to licorice. Beautifully textural and concentrated.

Drinking beautifully at release and will continue to develop with bottle age.

Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.
Cellar for 5-7 years, possibly longer.
Alcohol - 14.0% alc/vol
Sugar/GF - Dry/<0.1g/L
Released - 3rd March 2021

The Winemaking

Harvested 28th March 2019.
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
100% NASAA Certified Organic Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked.
Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, 25% whole bunch, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.
Matured for 8 months in 100% French oak, 25% new oak.
Bottled December 2019. Vegan friendly.

The Vineyard

The Arranmore Vineyard has been farmed organically since Frewin & Candice took ownership in January 2016 and is now NASAA Certified Organic (February 2019).

Estate-owned, managed and farmed, the 5-acre Arranmore Vineyard planted from 1995-1998, is situated at Carey Gully in the Piccadilly Valley (Adelaide Hills).

Elevation: 545 meters
Aspect: East facing
Planted: 1998
Clones: 115 & D5V12
Map: -34.969091, 138.760670
Soil: Rich dark loam with clay and gravel mix, small pieces of quartz and ironstone sprinkled throughout.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2019 Pinot Noir – The Budenberg Vineyard

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

The Wine

An incredibly steep vineyard nestled among the gum trees, 2019 saw extremely low yields with just half a tonne of fruit delivered to our winery.

Red berry and strawberry aromas with lifted sweet spice and savoury smoky notes. A tight and focused mid palate, with nutmeg spice, will benefit from a little air to open.

Ready to drink at release or cellar for up to 2-5 years.
Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
Sugar/GF: Dry
RRP: $39
Released: 3rd March 2021

The Winemaking

Harvested 21st March 2019 and hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked.

Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, 25% whole bunch, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.

Matured for 8 months in 100% French oak, 70% new oak.
Bottled December 2019. 34 dozen produced. Vegan friendly.

The Vineyard

The fruit was grown & organically farmed (uncertified) by Mark & Andrie Whisson.

The vineyard is owned by the Budenberg family.
Elevation: 540 meters
Aspect: East facing
Planted: 1995
Clones: Majority 114 & 115, 1 row MV6
Map: -34.97274,138.744384
Soil: Clay loam and shale with a mix ironstone, blue stone and quartz.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2019 Pinot Noir – The Whisson Lake Vineyard

PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS

The Wine

A stunning Pinot with dark cherries, violet and eucalyptus notes. Shows smoky oak with a confectionary redskin lift. Beautiful concentrated fruit palate, silky smooth with great intensity. Flavours of charred oak, sweet smoked paprika and dark fruits linger.

Will develop more complexity with bottle age. Benefits from a little time to open in bottle.

Ready to drink at release or cellar for 5-7 years (possibly longer).
Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
Sugar/GF: Dry
RRP: $39
Released - 3rd March 2021

The Winemaking

Harvested 21st March 2019.
Hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked.
Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, 25% whole bunch, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.
Matured for 8 months in 100% French oak, 20% new oak.
Bottled December 2019. 129 dozen produced. Vegan friendly.

The Vineyard

The Whisson Lake Vineyard is owned and organically farmed (uncertified) by Mark & Andrie Whisson.

Elevation: 610 meters
Aspect: North East facing
Planted: 1985
Clones: D5V12, 777, 114,115, MV6
Map: -34.967153, 138.751102
Soil: Clay with schist and Gneiss.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2018 Pinot Noir – The Whisson Lake Vineyard

The Wine

A stunning Pinot with dark cherries, violet and eucalyptus notes. Shows smoky oak with a confectionary redskin lift. Beautiful concentrated fruit palate, silky smooth with great intensity. Flavours of charred oak, sweet smoked paprika and dark fruits linger.

Will develop more complexity with bottle age. Benefits from a little time to open in bottle.

Ready to drink at release or cellar for 5-7 years.

Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.

Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
Sugar/GF: Dry
RRP: $39
Release: July 2020

The Winemaking

Hand-made by Candice and Frewin at their winery in Carey Gully.

Harvested 17th March 2018, 100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir grapes, hand-picked.

Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, 25% whole bunch, gentle hand plunge only,

then pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.

Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 25% new oak.

Vegan Friendly. Bottled December 2018. 97 dozen produced.

The Vineyard

The Whisson Lake Vineyard is owned and organically farmed (uncertified) by Mark & Andrie Whisson. 

Elevation:     610 meters
Aspect:        North East facing
Planted:       1985
Clones:        D5V12, 777, 114,115, MV6
Map:           -34.967153, 138.751102

Soil: Clay with schist and Gneiss.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2018 Pinot Noir – The Arranmore Vineyard

The Wine

Charry, smoky and savoury as always, broody and a little shy at first. Lovely lift of dried herbs and forest notes, with light red berries, cherry and cassis. Smooth palate with pepper, cumin and tobacco flavours. More on the savoury spectrum while first drinking, opens with lovely sweet fruit. Will develop more complexity with bottle age.

Drinking well at release, it will benefit from air and time to open in bottle.

Ready to drink at release or cellar for 5 years.

Suggested serving temperature 16-17C

Alcohol: 13.5% alc/vol.
Sugar/GF: Dry
Release: July 2020

The Winemaking

Hand-made by Candice and Frewin at their winery in Carey Gully.

Harvested 14th March 2018. 100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir grapes, hand-picked.

Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, 25% whole bunch, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.

Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 20% new oak.

Vegan Friendly. Bottled December 2018.

The Vineyard

The Arranmore Vineyard has been farmed organically since Frewin & Candice took ownership in Jan 2016 and is now NASAA Certified Organic (since February 2019). The 2018 vintage Pinot Noir is organically grown and In-Conversion to Organics.

Elevation:  545 meters
Aspect: East facing
Planted: 1998
Clones:  115
Map: -34.969091, 138.760670

Soil: Rich dark loam with clay and gravel mix, small pieces of quartz and ironstone sprinkled throughout.

The Vintage

A very warm and dry year, producing full flavoured wines. Very few extremely hot days but above average temperatures overall.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2018 Pinot Noir – The Broderick Vineyard

The Wine

Initially showing whole-bunch characters with mint, charred-grilled capsicum and a fresh herb edge, then opens to show blackcurrant and blackberry jam with tobacco notes. Warm spice of cinnamon with fresh coconut, licorice and a caramel lift. The palate is smooth with charred smoky oak and finishes with tight tannins and red fruit.

Will develop more complexity with bottle age. Benefits from a little time to open in bottle.

Ready to drink at release or cellar for 5-7 years.

Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.

Alcohol: 13.5% alc/vol

Sugar/GF: Dry

RRP: $39

Release: July 2020

The Winemaking

Harvested 3rd March 2018, 800kg.

Hand-made by Candice and Frewin at their winery in Carey Gully.

100% Basket Range Pinot Noir grapes, hand-picked.

Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, 25% whole bunch, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.

Matured for 9 months in 100% French oak, 40% new oak.

Vegan friendly. Bottled December 2018. 58.5 dozen produced.

The Vineyard

The Broderick Vineyard is owned and organically farmed (uncertified) by the Broderick family – Phil & Mary, with their sons Louis & Sholto.

Elevation:  440 meters

Aspect: East facing

Planted: 2000

Clones: 50% MV6, 50% 777

Map: -34.930604, 138.778963

Soil: Rocky with sandstone and quartz through clay.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2017 The Broderick Vineyard Pinot Noir

The Wine                                

A delicate perfumed nose, with raspberry, christmas cake and candied citrus peel. The palate showing plum fruit and red berries, with warm spice notes.

Will develop more complexity with bottle age. Benefits from a little time to open in bottle. 

Drinking:     Ready to drink at release or cellar for up to 5 years.

Alcohol:      12.5% alc/vol

RRP:          $39

Release:      Winter 2019

The Winemaking 

100% Basket Range Pinot Noir grapes.

Hand-made by Candice and Frewin at their small winery in Carey Gully.

Grapes hand-picked & gently destemmed retaining whole berries with 25% whole bunches.

Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry.

Matured for 10 months in 100% French oak, 15% new oak.

Wild ferment, unfined, unfiltered, vegan.

Bottled February 2018, 150 dozen produced.

The Vineyard

The Broderick Vineyard is owned and organically farmed (uncertified) by the Broderick family – Phil & Mary, with their sons Louis & Sholto.

Site location:      Basket Range – Adelaide Hills

Map coordinates:    -34.930604, 138.778963

Clones:              50% MV6, 50% 777

Planted:             2000

Elevation:           440 meters

Aspect:              East facing

Harvest:             26th March 2017

Tonnes:              2T

Soil: Rocky with sandstone and quartz through clay. 

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2017 The Budenberg Vineyard Pinot Noir

Wine                                

Classic Budenberg showing violets, fresh black cherry and strawberry jam, with musky notes and background characters of nutmeg spice and a savoury smokiness. Fine grainy tannins and a concentrated juicy mouthfeel, with minerally ironstone and tobacco notes.

Will develop more complexity with bottle age. Benefits from a little time to open in bottle.

Drinking:     Ready to drink at release or cellar for up to 5 years.

Alcohol:      14% alc/vol

RRP:          $39

Release:      Winter 2019

Winemaking     

100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir grapes.

Hand-made by Candice and Frewin at their small winery in Carey Gully.

Grapes hand-picked & gently destemmed retaining whole berries with 25% whole bunches.

Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry.

Matured for 10 months in 100% French oak, 30% new oak.

Wild ferment, unfined, unfiltered, vegan.

Bottled February 2018, 79 dozen produced.

The Vineyard

The Budenberg Vineyard is managed & organically farmed (uncertified) by Mark & Andrie Whisson. The vineyard is owned by the Budenberg family.

Site location:      Piccadilly Valley – Adelaide Hills

Map coordinates:    -34.97274,138.744384

Clones:              Majority 114 & 115, 1 row MV6

Planted:             1995

Elevation:           540 meters

Aspect:              East facing

Rows:                19, 37-44, 66-69, 74-76.

Harvest:             7thApril 2017

Tonnes:              1.1T

Soil:         Clay loam and shale with a mix ironstone, blue stone and quartz. An incredibly steep and rocky site.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2017 The Whisson Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir

The Wine                                

Violets, dark cherries and black forest cake, yet earthy with porcini mushrooms and forest notes. Velvety mouthfeel, with concentrated fruit and great intensity.

Will develop more complexity with bottle age. Benefits from a little time to open in bottle.

Drinking:     Ready to drink at release or cellar for up to 5 years.

Alcohol:      14.5% alc/vol

RRP:          $39

Release:      Winter 2019

The Winemaking 

100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir grapes.

Hand-made by Candice and Frewin at their small winery in Carey Gully.

Grapes hand-picked & gently destemmed retaining whole berries with 25% whole bunches.

Cold soak prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry.

Matured for 10 months in 100% French oak, 15% new oak.

Wild ferment, unfined, unfiltered, vegan.

Bottled February 2018, 140 dozen produced.

The Vineyard

The Whisson Lake Vineyard is owned and organically farmed (uncertified) by Mark & Andrie Whisson.

Site location:      Piccadilly Valley – Adelaide Hills

Map coordinates:    -34.967153, 138.751102

Clones:              D5V12, 777, 114,115, MV6

Planted:             1985

Elevation:           610 meters

Aspect:              North East facing

Harvest:             13thApril 2017

Tonnes:              2T

Soil: Clay with schist and Gneiss.

SOLD OUT - CRFT 2017 The Arranmore Vineyard Pinot Noir

Wine

A mix of red and black berries, with ripe dark cherry fruit and fig jam. Broody as always with tea leaves, juniper berries and savoury meaty notes. Fine lengthy tannins are surrounded by sweet concentrated fruit, the palate already showing great power and length.

Will develop more complexity with bottle age. Benefits from a little time to open in bottle.

Drinking:     Ready to drink at release or cellar for up to 5 years.

Alcohol:      14% alc/vol.

RRP:          $39

Release:      Winter 2019

Winemaking

100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir grapes.

Hand-made by Candice and Frewin at their small winery in Carey Gully.

Grapes hand-picked & gently destemmed retaining whole berries with 25% whole bunches.

Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry.

Matured for 10 months in 100% French oak, 15% new oak.

Wild ferment, unfined, unfiltered, vegan.

Bottled February 2018, 157 dozen produced.

The Vineyard

The Arranmore Vineyard is owned and farmed by Candice & Frewin. Purchased in March 2016, the vineyard has been farmed organically since purchase and is now NASAA certificed organic from Feb 2019.

Site location:      Piccadilly Valley – Adelaide Hills

Map coordinates:    -34.969091, 138.760670

Clones:             115

Planted:            1998

Elevation:           545 meters

Aspect:              East facing

Harvest:            13thApril 2017

Tonnes:             2T

Soil: Rich dark loam with clay and gravel mix, small pieces of quartz and ironstone sprinkled throughout.

SOLD OUT - 2016 CRFT PINOT NOIR - THE CHAPEL VALLEY VINEYARD

The Vineyard               

The Chapel Valley Vineyard is owned and farmed by Sam Virgara.

Site location:    Piccadilly Valley – Adelaide Hills

Map coordinates: -34.974428,138.737142

Clones:           114 & 115

Planted:          2000

Elevation:        490 meters

Aspect:           South facing

Rows:             10 to 14

Harvest:          16thMarch 2016

Tonnes:           1.8T

Soil: Grey sandy loam with a gravel mix, clay subsoil.

The Winemaking               

Hand-made by Candice and Frewin at their small winery in Carey Gully.

Grapes hand-picked & gently destemmed to retain whole berries with 25% whole bunches.

Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, then pressed to barrel once dry. Matured for 10 months in 100% French oak, 15% new oak.

Lees stirred in barrel for a few months.

Wild fermented, unfined, unfiltered and crafted with minimal additives, all CRFT wines are vegan.

Bottled February 2017, 105 dozen produced.

The Wine                                 

Elegantly perfumed, spearmint, nutmeg, red fruits and citrus peel. The silky texture combines with sweet wild strawberry flavours, licorice and fresh bay leaf.

Drinking:   Drink at release, will improve with cellaring.

Alcohol:    14% alc/vol.

RRP:        $39

Release:    Autumn 2018 

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