The 2022 Swinging Bridge Hill Park Pinot Noir from Orange, New South Wales is a stunning example of the region's cool climate terroir. The wine greets the senses with a deep ruby hue, hinting at the richness and complexity to come. On the nose, notes of ripe cherry, wild raspberry, and blackberry mingle with subtle hints of spice and earth, creating an alluring bouquet. On the palate, the wine is elegant and refined, with a silky texture and well-integrated tannins. The flavours of dark berries and cherries are complemented by a touch of cedar and a hint of smoky oak. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of juicy fruit and subtle spice. This Pinot Noir is a true expression of its origin, showcasing the quality and finesse of Swinging Bridge winery. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.
Critic Reviews
96 POINTS
Shanteh Wale - Halliday Wine Companion
A parade on the senses, the 2022 flagship pinot noir shows up with pomegranate, hibiscus and red raspberry, leading into a charcuterie board of sliced meats. Pink peppercorn-crusted pastrami, wild baby tomatoes and baked clay. The palate weight is sturdy but ethereal with a sour cherry note to the fruit spectrum followed by a density of flavour that continues long after the glass has settled on the table. An interplay between succulent acidity, fine tannins and exquisite cool climate fruit. Marvelous.
92 POINTS
Kasia Sobiesiak - The Wine Front
October release.
There’s a sour cherry here as a theme, red currant tartness but with a hint of darker, sweeter fruit, something like a red plum. Rose perfume blends with cold smoke fume, it’s toasty, but pretty like dried citrus and flower petals, potpourri. Flavours are a bit more dark-fruited with good concentration and subtle tannins. I find fruit brightness in this wine but also a heavier side of spice, wood and smoked meat. All in all an attractive Orange Pinot.
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Tasting Notes
The 2022 Swinging Bridge Hill Park Pinot Noir from Orange, New South Wales is a stunning example of the region's cool climate terroir. The wine greets the senses with a deep ruby hue, hinting at the richness and complexity to come. On the nose, notes of ripe cherry, wild raspberry, and blackberry mingle with subtle hints of spice and earth, creating an alluring bouquet. On the palate, the wine is elegant and refined, with a silky texture and well-integrated tannins. The flavours of dark berries and cherries are complemented by a touch of cedar and a hint of smoky oak. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of juicy fruit and subtle spice. This Pinot Noir is a true expression of its origin, showcasing the quality and finesse of Swinging Bridge winery. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.