{"product_id":"scorpo-eocene-pinot-noir-2021","title":"2021 Scorpo Eocene Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour years old and drinking magnificently — Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir of extraordinary geological character from ancient Eocene-era soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMornington Peninsula, VIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$70 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEocene Pinot Noir • Scorpo • Mornington Peninsula • Victoria • 2021 (4 years old)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Eocene — Scorpo’s celebrated geological terroir Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. 96 points Halliday, 95 points The Wine Front. Four years old and drinking magnificently — ancient Eocene-era soils, extraordinary mineral complexity at $70.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Scorpo Range at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo extraordinary expressions from one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most celebrated and respected producers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEocene Pinot Noir 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e — 96pts Halliday, 95pts The Wine Front. Ancient Eocene-era soils, extraordinary mineral complexity. $70.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e — 97pts Halliday, 95pts The Wine Front. Heritage site, extraordinary elegance and distinctive character. $90.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Scorpo and Eocene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScorpo is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most celebrated and respected producers — founded by Paul Scorpo, known for producing wines of extraordinary elegance, cool-climate precision and distinctive geological character from the Mornington Peninsula’s most exceptional vineyard sites. Eocene is named after the Eocene geological epoch — approximately 34 to 56 million years ago — referring to the ancient Eocene-era soils on the Mornington Peninsula that contribute unique mineral complexity and distinctive geological character to the wine. These ancient geological formations are among the oldest on the Mornington Peninsula, creating Pinot Noir of extraordinary mineral depth and distinctive terroir expression. Dual critical acclaim — 96 points Halliday Wine Companion and 95 points The Wine Front — confirming Eocene as one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most celebrated and distinctive Pinot Noir expressions. Now 4 years old and drinking magnificently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright ruby-red with garnet hues and excellent clarity — four years old and showing beautiful development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptivating and elegantly expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erose petal, dried herbs and subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eforest floor, earthy minerality and fine oak integration — the extraordinary geological character of ancient Eocene-era soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMornington Peninsula Pinot Noir of extraordinary aromatic elegance — the red cherry and wild strawberry character of premium cool-climate Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the forest floor and ancient mineral complexity of four years of careful development on Eocene-era soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with excellent balance and complexity.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered fruit, cherry and raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espice, cedar and silky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extraordinary geological mineral complexity of ancient Eocene-era soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and satisfying with persistent red fruit, savoury complexity and the elegant geological character that makes Eocene Pinot Noir so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 (4 years old — drinking magnificently)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient Eocene-era soils (34–56 million years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mornington Peninsula, VIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scorpo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Scorpo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–16°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinking magnificently now – 2029+ (8–12 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck breast with cherry glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled quail with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared salmon with soy and ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle risotto or wild mushroom pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-rind cheeses — Brie or Taleggio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is four years old and drinking magnificently — \u003cstrong\u003eScorpo’s 2021 Eocene Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, 96 points Halliday Wine Companion and 95 points The Wine Front, Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir of extraordinary geological character from ancient Eocene-era soils 34 to 56 million years old. Paul Scorpo at his most geologically expressive.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$70\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers outstanding geological terroir Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir character and exceptional value from one of Victoria’s most celebrated cool-climate producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient soils, extraordinary character — Eocene, by Scorpo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053705068846,"sku":"LV-SCORPO-EOCENE-PN-2021-750ml","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021ScorpoEocenePinotNoir.png?v=1761191810","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/scorpo-eocene-pinot-noir-2021","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}