Posted: November 2, 2022
Sweet and spicy elements on the nose with a lengthy cola-like palate.
Comments Off on Three Kings Wine Merchants Kings Creed Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A complex varietal with perfumed red fruit characters and very spicy oak.
Comments Off on Alex Russell Wines Cazadora Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Rhubarb-like characters on the nose with a palate that is light and savoury with lovely long lingering varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Alex Russell Wines Son of a Bull Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A pleasant mix of red fruits, heaps of spice and nice charcuterie-like notes.
Comments Off on RIKARD Orange Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Resinous fruit on the nose and complex and balanced varietal palate low in tannins.
Comments Off on Lark Hill Regional NSW Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Nicely structured wine with generous upfront confectionery strawberry fruit and lots of sweet spices.
Comments Off on Lark Hill ‘Lark Hill Vineyard’ Canberra District Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A subtle but pretty, strawberry nose and a brightness of strawberries on the palate.
Comments Off on Brangayne Of Orange Orange Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Good for its age with lots of dark fruit layered with a complexity of leathery/earthy characters.
Comments Off on Mt Bera Boundless Horizons Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A deep red wine with a delicate savoury nose. Great palate structure and complexity with toasty oak and crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Nepenthe Pinnacle Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Slight savoury/funky characters with fresh fruit underneath and supporting tannins.
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds Section 400 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Light medicinal/cherry nose and savoury complexity on the long, well-structured palate. Good tannins.
Comments Off on Yes Said The Seal Bellarine Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A bright fleshy combo of cranberry and strawberry characters with cedary oak and savoury elements.
Comments Off on Leura Park Estate Bellarine Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A pleasant combo of lifted perfumed floral fruit, fine tannins and sharp acidity.
Comments Off on Lana’s Bike VIC Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A sound wine with pretty, lifted fruit, some complexity and good tannin balance.
Comments Off on Beyond the Wilderness Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A big wine with dark plum-like fruit fragrances with dusty oak. The long, well structured, palate is intense with delicious red fruit flavours, sweet spices and racy acid.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Wines Normand Great Southern Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Oak tends to dominate the spicy/perfumed fruit fragrances. More oak obvious on the palate with bright fruit underneath.
Comments Off on Santa & D’Sas The King & I King Valley Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A tightly wound and vibrant pinot with cranberry-like fruit, nice spiciness and a good line of acid.
Comments Off on Banks Road Geelong Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A young uncomplicated bright red wine with pretty, candied strawberry-like aromatics. Plenty of structure to this vibrant palate that’s brimming over with fleshy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on DiGiorgio Family Kongorong Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A very nice pinot with a nose smelling of jubey red fruit, herbs and licorice. The palate is long and intense and very varietal with a great overall structure.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Thirteen 31 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A soft and approachable wine with ripe strawberry-like fruit, a whack of new oak and the acid kept nicely in check.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Thirteen 31 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A tightly wound, youthful and fleshy style of pinot with pretty strawberry aromas and a long, nicely structured palate rich with savoury/herbaceous flavours.
Comments Off on Dalrymple Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Deep intense earthy/mushroom-like nose with a perfumed fruit lift. Fine tight tannin structure to the palate with sweet fruit flavours, charry oak and high acidity.
Comments Off on Bangor Vineyard Abel Tasman Tasmania Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Quite a tannic wine with a very solid core of pure dark varietal fruit, plenty of oak and chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Wignalls Single Vineyard Albany Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Very varietal with heaps of structure and plenty of savoury elements.
Comments Off on Wignalls Single Vineyard Albany Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Confectionery and spicy strawberry-like bouquet and a palate that is luscious in the mouth with a perfect harmony between the oak, varietal fruit, spices, acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Aromas of mushrooms and spices with a long well-balanced palate high in acid.
Comments Off on TarraWarra Estate Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A solid commercial style with good varietal fruit vibrancy, plenty of oak and some crunchy acidity.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Freshly scented and supple, this is an attractive, drink-young style, with very good depth of vibrant cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing considerable complexity. $25
Comments Off on Yealands Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Offering good value, this deep ruby red was aged ‘on’ French oak in stainless steel tanks. Full-bodied, it has generous, ripe plum and spice flavours, in a moderately complex style with good depth, supple tannins and lots of drink-young appeal….
Comments Off on Pa Road Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Offering good value, this ruby hued red was aged for six months in French oak barriques. Fresh, with a distinct touch of complexity, it is mouthfilling, with good depth of berryish, spicy flavours, slightly savoury notes and a moderately firm…
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Falcon Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Enjoyable young, this is a bright ruby, mouthfilling, vibrantly fruity and supple red, with fresh, berryish, spicy flavours, a touch of complexity and good depth. $25
Comments Off on Babydoll Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Still unfolding, this organically certified red was hand-picked and French oak-matured for a year. Full, bright ruby, it is lively and supple, with strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, hints of tamarillos and nuts, fresh acidity and good complexity. Best…
Comments Off on Terrace Edge North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Already enjoyable, but well worth cellaring, this regional blend of Bendigo, Bannockburn and Pisa grapes was hand-picked and matured in French oak barrels (24% new). Deep, bright ruby, it is mouthfilling, savoury and supple, with generous cherry, plum, spice and…
Comments Off on Wild Earth Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This youthful, fruit-packed red was hand-picked and matured for nearly a year in French oak barrels. Deep, bright ruby, it is mouthfilling, with concentrated, ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, fresh acidity, savoury notes adding complexity and a well-structured finish….
Comments Off on te Pa Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Maturing very gracefully, this deep ruby red was estate-grown and hand-harvested at Northburn and Bannockburn, and matured for over a year in French oak barrels (24% new). Mouthfilling, it has strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing very good complexity,…
Comments Off on Te Kano Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Estate-grown at Fairhall, south-west of Blenheim, this elegant red is fresh and vigorous. Full, bright ruby, it has strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, finely balanced oak, savoury notes adding complexity and a lingering finish. Best drinking 2024+. $38 (A)
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 Doctor’s Creek Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Grown in the Southern Valleys, this very ageworthy red was French oak-matured for 10 months. Full, bright ruby, it is mouthfilling and savoury, with strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, and supple tannins. Best drinking 2024+. $44
Comments Off on Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Designed for cellaring, this deeply coloured red was estate-grown in the Delta Vineyard, in the Southern Valleys. A bold, fruit-packed, very youthful wine, it is fresh and vigorous, with concentrated, berryish, spicy flavours, showing considerable complexity, and good tannin backbone….
Comments Off on Delta Hatters Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Still youthful, this hand-harvested red was matured for 10 months in seasoned oak barrels. Deep ruby, it is mouthfilling, savoury and supple, with fresh, strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing excellent complexity. Best drinking 2024+. $40
Comments Off on Ataahua Waipara Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This youthful, finely crafted red was grown at two Bannockburn sites and matured for a year in French oak barriques (24% new). Deep, bright ruby, it is deliciously mouthfilling and sweet-fruited, with rich, ripe cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours,…
Comments Off on Wild Earth Earth and Sky Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This elegant, very youthful red should be long-lived. Full, bright ruby, with a fragrant bouquet, it is mouthfilling, with fresh acidity and concentrated, ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, complex and savoury. Best drinking 2024+. $50
Comments Off on Terrace Edge Chosen Barrel North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This youthful, finely structured red was estate-grown at two Bannockburn sites, hand-picked and matured for 11 months in French oak barriques. Only 600 bottles were made. Bright ruby, it is very fresh and vibrant, with substantial body and strong cherry,…
Comments Off on Te Kano Land Series Central Otago Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A big complex style of pinot with good presence and balance of fruit, tannin and acid.
Comments Off on Coppabella Crest Tumbarumba Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Nice plum fruit characters with leathery development pushing through and a tannic grip.
Comments Off on Coppabella Tumbarumba Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Rich and complex pinot with spicy/savoury fruit characters. Palate is long and balanced.
Comments Off on Marisco Vineyards The King’s Wrath Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A nicely maturing, well-balanced and complex wine with lovely wild fruits of the forest pinot characters.
Comments Off on Marisco Vineyards Leefield Station Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Perfumed fruit nose with an herbal edge and a peppery raspberry cordial flavour profile.
Comments Off on James Busby Vineyard Series Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A sweetness of raspberry and cherries on the nose. Nice balance between fruit and savoury characters.
Comments Off on Reschke R-Series Limestone Coast Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Spicy red currant aromas with a perfumed lift and a fleshy red fruit driven palate with a savoury/gamey thread, chocolaty oak and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Soumah Single Vineyard Hexham Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
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Comments Off on Hirsch Hill Estate Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022