Description Savour a Gold-medal, 95pt Halliday-rated beauty – a wine that "dances to the beat of its own drum" (Toni Paterson, The Halliday Wine Companion). Hungerford Hill chief winemaker Bryan Currie has been making small quantities of Pinot Meunier for almost a decade, using fruit that was planted in the Snowy Mountains high country of Tumbarumba. They usually make an average of 300 dozen from their Pinot Meunier vineyard but this year sourced additional fruit from other Tumbarumba producers. Vibrant wild strawberry and vanilla aromas with purple flowers and a hint of melted butter creaminess to boot! Pristine red fruits on the palate (strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate), complemented by an earthy, forest-floor savouriness. Fine tannin profile, wonderful length. Elegance personified. "Serve in a large glass and watch the wine unfold.” (Toni Paterson, The Halliday Wine Companion).
Vineyards are found at altitudes ranging from 300 to 800 metres (984 to 2624 feet). Vines have been grown in Tumbarumba since 1982 and currently there are more than 25 vineyards in the region. Due to the region's colder climate, the majority of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are used for sparkling wine. However, when conditions allow, both grape varieties have been used to produce still wine. Vines were established at Tumbarumba in 1982.
Tumbarumba is a charming town offering an unspoilt experience for visitors. The dramatic peaks of the Snowy Mountains to the east, the bubbling streams and green fields offer a peaceful, gentle ambience. The cool climate wines on offer are something to savour, especially when matched with regional food.
