Postcard Pinot Noir 2023

Tasting Notes:

• Colour: Bright, youthful purple, typical of a fresh Pinot Noir.
• Aromas: Vibrant red cherry with earthy, spicy notes and hints of vanillin French oak, adding depth.
• Palate: A smooth blend of ripe berry and black cherry, with strawberries and a touch of aniseed mid-palate, leading to a long and finely textured finish.
• Finish: Elegant and smooth, with fine tannins that leave a clean, satisfying aftertaste.

Technical Terms Explained:

• Pinot Noir: A grape variety known for its light body and fresh, fruity character. This wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes.
• French Oak: The wood used for maturing the wine. It adds subtle, vanilla-like flavours and a smooth texture to the wine.
• Cool Climate: Refers to the region where the grapes are grown (Denmark, Great Southern), which results in wines with fresher acidity and more delicate, elegant flavours.
• Aniseed: A flavour similar to licorice, adding a subtle spice note to the wine.
• Vanillin: A compound in oak that imparts a creamy, vanilla-like aroma to the wine.

Winemaking Details:

• Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Alcohol: 13.0%
• Region: Denmark, Great Southern, WA
• Vineyard Location: The Lake House Estate Vineyard
• Maturation: 12 months in French oak barriques
• Closure: Screw Cap
• Volume: 750ml

Best Serving Temp:

Serve slightly chilled, around 12°C – 14°C, to best showcase its fresh fruit character and elegant finish. If being stored at room temperature leave in the fridge for about 60 minutes before serving.

Learn About The Lake House Winery

The Lake House Denmark story begins back in April 2005 when Garry Capelli and Leanne Rogers moved to Denmark, Western Australia from Perth to start their country lifestyle adventure. The first wine vintage was released in 2006 and the cellar door was opened.

Lake House Denmark has vineyards in Denmark, Mount Barker and Frankland River. Located in the Great Southern Wine Region, the attention to detail on every aspect of the grape-growing process it ensures that we grow the highest quality fruit for our award-winning wines.

The Lake House Denmark produces a range of premium cool climate wines that capture the character and richness from the Great Southern Region. Superb fruit flavours, attention to detail and exemplary wine making produce award-winning red and white wines across four ranges under the Lake House Wines brand.

• He Said She Said Series
• Postcard Series
• Premium Reserve Series

Five Red Star Rating — James Halliday Australian Wine Companion – 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019

Five Star Rating — James Halliday Australian Wine Companion – 2014 and 2015

Read the latest Lake House Denmark Wine Reviews HERE