JC’s Own winemaker Jaysen Collins spent a few years living in the eastern foothills of Adelaide and used to pass a newish vineyard on his travels, but never gave it much notice. Twenty years later, after seeking out a new pinot vineyard in the Adelaide Hills, he found his way back to the same location, after picking grapes at a nearby vineyard and noticing the more mature vines - a little full circle moment for him. Leading up to harvest, Jaysen had been ruminating on a style of medium bodied pinot that reflected the vivid intensity the sun gives in the late afternoon looking West over Adelaide. He always chases brightness in wines, so high altitude fruit suits this and Jaysen has fermented this in concrete fermenters for the clarity and energy they give to red wines. So, this Pinot Noir with ripeness and vitality.