Up until the 2002 vintage the only non-estate PN from Stephen George. 2001 was a hot year for the Hills and many whites did struggle, the reds less so.
Light garnet in the glass; no browning. Ripe, lifted nose with some powerful cherry characters. Ripe palate, reflective of the vintage. Some nice sweet and sour cherry notes define the mouthfeel in what is a fairly clean style. Some heat (14%) although the wine doesn't really tred into overripe territory. Travelling well for a 3yr old and should go ok for the remainder of the year.
(after a hour in the glass the sour cherry notes gave way to some savoury spice and cloves with good intensity)
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