2024 Ochtota Barrels, 'A Forest' Pinot Noir
The opening bass of A Forest by The Cure ushers listeners into a meditative state, where joy and loss converge. Similarly, this wine, after nearly a decade of evolution, has found its path to jubilant expression. Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir often offers highs with the risk of disappointment, but Amber has crafted a wine of exceptional depth and substance. Sourced from Chapel Valley in 2024, the hand-harvested grapes were fermented naturally, aged in old French oak, and bottled with minimal intervention.
Flavour Profile
Country | Australia
Region | Adelaide Hills
ABV% | 12.5
Style | Rustic & Delicate
Closure | Cork
Grape Varieties | Pinot Noir
Ageing Potential | Drink Now - 5 Years
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Ochota Barrels
Ochota Barrels are the rockstars of Australian wine, known for their grungy, minimalist style and international cult following. After Taras’s passing, Amber Ochota now leads from the Basket Range in Adelaide Hills. Their small-batch wines, sourced from local and McLaren Vale vineyards, continue Taras' legacy of light, fresh, and vibrant wines. Highly sought-after and limited, these wines are among Australia’s most exciting and energetic.