Pinot Noir

Derwent Valley, Tasmania. A dark red colour with a touch of blue around the rim. This wine is still well in its youth. The nose displays dark fruits of the forest and spicy oak showing the influence of the new Suary French barriques. The palate is deep and rich, with sweet dark cherry, raspberry, plum and some spicy oak influences. The structure of this wine is immediately evident showing both weight and length. This wine is one for the cellar as it has been built for the long haul. Venison or wallaby accompany this wine beautifully... 

Central Otago, New Zealand. Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak, 27% new, have resulted in a very approachable and rich wine, with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and Black Doris plums, a rich and silky smooth palate with fine grainy tannins...

Central Otago, New Zealand. Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine, with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and Black Doris plums, a rich and silky smooth palate with fine grainy tannins...

Central Otago, New Zealand. Especially low yielding ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and extended maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine. It has aromas of ripe cherries and plums, a rich and silky smooth palate and a long spicy finish...

Adelaide Hills, S.A. Partial carbonic maceration adds a floral lift to the wine with subtle earthiness and fresh strawberry notes while a portion of whole bunch gives structure and spice while maintaining the vibrancy and varietal character of Pinot Noir...

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Perfumed and complex , detailed aroma with great depth of character. The palate is beautifully poised with finely structured tannins, elegant concentration and great finesse. Stored carefully, this wine will age gracefully for at least ten years...

Marlborough, New Zealand. Yealands Estate Pinot Noir has notes of dark cherry, violets and spice dominate the nose. The palate is full and structured, yet elegant with flavours of luscious dark cherry balanced with a fine mineral acidity...

Yarra Valley, Victoria. This new entry level Pinot is about as good as you'll see coming out of the Valley for this price. Generous and packed with varietal flavour, it has a great mouthfeel and bursts with juicy cherry, red plum and subtle spice...

Yarra Valley, Victoria.  Colour: Rich, cherry red Nose: Bright, dark cherry, raspberry and vanilla bean spice with a soft dusty, earthy complexity. Palate: Medium bodied, delicate soft tannin with well balanced fruit expressive of the cool climate terroir....

WINERY RATING
James Halliday,	Australian Wine Companion 2010

 

Yarra Valley, Victoria.  COLOUR Crimson red NOSE Classic Pinot Noir, red/black cherry complimented with brooding earthy undertones. Subtle savoury spice. PALATE Hints of violets and lavender. Rich black cherry spice surrounded by vanillin oak. Lovely middle palate concentration supported by fine velvet like tannins.

WINERY RATING
James Halliday,	Australian Wine Companion 2013