Ostler Caroline’s Pinot Noir 2018 bests 15% of which is new

15% of which is new while the balance is seasoned

The harvest arrived early as we began picking the Chevalier-Montrachet on the 27th of August and then attacked the rest of the range

peony and then roasted almond

The palate is so fresh and cleansing with that pebble stone minerality and a delicate framework of racy acidity coming through

Just think of how well it will cellar if you take care of it

Ostler Caroline’s Pinot Noir 2018 bests 15% of which is newOur signature Clos Ostler Vineyard from vines grown on soils underpinned with solid limestone and marl; From a cooler year: Fruit from vines from the top half of the Audrey Block demonstrated some gorgeous top notes of violets or lavender, plush red fruits and long sinewy tannins; Fruit from the top of the Carolines block showed all the exotic spice characters we could ask for, so that when put together over the dark fruited Brulee (Bally block tops)