2017 Pierro Semillon Sauvignon Blanc L.T.C

THE HON. L.T.C.

Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc with just a Little Touch of Chardonnay

L.T.C., with a hint of her elegant mother, is a fresh and lively young lady from the Willyabrup Duchy. She dances lightly, melting hearts with her delightful approachability. Dressed in a subtle blend of delicate fabrics - a light and floating skirt with a structured bodice, she is most often seen with a basket of fresh, zesty citrus fruits, herbs and wild flowers over one arm. A wonderful pre-dinner conversationalist or a superb companion with whom to enjoy fresh seafood.

Pedigree 

50% Semillon

45% Sauvignon Blanc

5% Chardonnay

Handpicked, hand-sorted, gently whole-bunch pressed. 20% fermented and matured in new and one & two year-old French oak. 80% fermented and matured in stainless steel.

Favoured Listening 

Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, Ballet Suite, Dance Of The Reeds

As light as lively as the wine itself, gorgeous floral notes and a familiar, approachable rhythm. It also has a surprisingly long  for PIERRO L.T.C. 2017

“The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph”.

2017 Pierro LTC

The weather for the 2017 vintage was unusually cool by reliable Margaret River standards … perfect for sauvignon blanc. The grapes in this wine are from 15 different picks from 1 March thru 5 April: hand-picked and hand sorted of course! The pedigree for this year is predominantly Sauvignon Blanc at 62% which gives a lovely aromatic delicacy to this year’s L.T.C. The balance is 31% Semillon and &5 Chardonnay.

2018 Pierro Blanc De Blanc

MADEMOISELLE DE BLANC

Introducing Mademoiselle “Blanche” de Blanc, the PIERRO family’s French Maid. Mademoiselle de Blanc has been part of the household for many years and is much treasured by the family, not least for her charming ability to add to any social occasion. An elegant blend of Chenin Blanc, Riesling and Viognier she comes into her own in the summer, delighting guests with her silky soft accent and trailing an irresistible aroma of

tropical fruit, apricot, passionfruit and a touch of gooseberry as she saunters between the garden party guests. You may catch her winking playfully at the older men from a safe distance, while they pretend not to notice but smile smugly into their glasses of Port. Her speciality is Asian cuisine and providing delightful summer refreshment.

Pedigree 

85% Chenin Blanc

10% Riesling

5% Viognier

Hand-picked, hand sorted, gently whole-bunch pressed. Fermented in stainless steel.

Favoured Listening 

Thank Heaven for Little Girls, Maurice Chevalier, Gigi 1958

(You’ll know why …)

2014 Pierro Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot L.T.Cf.

THE HON. L.T.Cf.

Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot with a  Little Touch of Cabernet Franc

Introducing Pierrot - the family romantic, he secretly pines after the French Maid, who is oblivious to his sentiments. A somewhat naively trusting character, he is affectionately teased by his big sister, but takes solace in his book-learning. 12 months maturing in French oak, he spends much of this time improving his mind and developing his integrity as an artist. Somewhat shy at first, he proves himself a worthy companion over dinner, with a rich and flavoursome personality that enriches the evening. A most approachable young man, he offers quiet but thought-provoking nuances that leave you with something to think about. When the time comes for you to go home, he’ll more often than not take your arm in a gentle grip and leave you with a parting gesture that makes you smile as you step out into the night. An intriguing character, he inspires you to watch him age through the next decade to see what delights he might offer up.

Pedigree 

60% Cabernet Sauvignon

30% Merlot

A little touch of Cabernet Franc (10%)

(& at times a dash of Petit Verdot and Malbec)

Hand-picked, hand sorted, gently destemmed and berry sorted. Small, separate –batch ferments. Aged for 12 months in French oak.

Favoured Listening 

Mozart Piano Concerto No.21 in C

Romantic, pensive, a delicate tone with some subtle weight beneath it.

PIERRO L.T.Cf. 2014 

“Majestic in it elegance, this is very different from the Reserve. Redcurrant, sage, licorice and a smidgeon of cedar oak are drawn long and sapid by finely ground chalky tannins and assuaging acidity. A gentle glide across the palate with just enough pucker to keep one coming back.

Rating 95”

Halliday Wine Companion 2018

2016 Pierro Pino’s

LORD PINO’S
The Eccentric Uncle
The PIERRO Household would not be complete without beloved Uncle Pino’S. An elegantly slim gentleman, he invariably dresses in a weighty velvet jacket with a fine, silk cravat. His cologne leaves hints of briar and brambly aromas as he wanders about the room, gesticulating with expressive, aristocratic hands and bristling with his mustachios with pleasure at his own quick wit. He talks of red cherries and blackberries with a playful glint in his eye and a concentration that gives way to a bright, even vibrant personality. Delightful company in the moment, although he can occasionally benefit from a brief spell in the cellar… but don’t expect him to remember your name if you leave him down there for too long!
Pedigree
85% Pinot Noir
15% Shiraz
Handpicked, hand-sorted, gently destemmed and berry sorted. Fermented in small batches in the traditional manner with some whole bunches included in the ferment. Matured for 12 months in French oak.”
Favoured Listening
Mozart Piano Concerto No.27 in B Allegro (part 3)
Gentle, light but with weighty moments - playful and sophisticated.
Pierro Pino’S 2016
The 2016 is wonderfully perfumed with wild berry and red cherry aromas. It is medium-bodied with a bit more weight due to the 14% shiraz component that has been added. The result is underlying power, richness and depth to add to its juicy, easy drinking style. Silky, smooth and stylish. Perfect with Chinese roast duck and BBQ’d meats, especially when served slightly chilled on those warm balmy evenings.

2014 Pierro Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Reserve

THE DUKE OF WILLYABRUP
M’lud Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Reserve
Formal Head of the PIERRO Household, he stands tall, elegant and impeccably dressed in tasteful silk fabrics and a structured top hat. His quiet manner belies a subtle complexity of character derived from his exotic heritage; although predominantly of Cabernet and Merlot descent, his bloodlines reveal a hint of Cabernet Franc and a firm grasp of European linguistics. His understated presence belies a man of intelligence, refinery and subtle strength of character - like many a Duke, he defers to his formidable wife to charm their guests, preferring to linger in the billiards room where friends might join him for a fine cigar.
Pedigree
68% Cabernet Sauvignon
22% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
26 year old vines
Hand-picked, hand-sorted, gently de-stemmed and berry sorted. Small, separate-batch ferments.
Matured for 18 months in French oak and 50% new barrels. Only the 10 finest barrels selected for the final blend.
Favoured Listening
Chopin Concerto No.1 Second Movement
For the love of this glorious piece of music more than anything else …

PIERRO Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Reserve 2014
It has already been hailed as a remarkable vintage for cabernet sauvignon: “2014 might be the greatest Margaret River cabernet vintage … A year for the ages.” Ray Jordan In the show circuit, wines from the vintage continue to dominate. In 2016 six of the seven capital city cabernet trophies were won by 2014 Margaret River wines — the seventh was another Margaret River wine from a different vintage. And last year five of the seven trophies were for 2014 Margaret River wines.
Here at PIERRO, in the quest for perfection, the 2014 vintage saw the introduction of individual berry sorting in addition to our standard practise of sorting the bunches by hand. Fragrant and perfumed. Elegant but powerful. Rich and soft with silky smooth tannins – one of our best