Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Erin Larkin - 26 Mar 26
The 2021 Pinot Noir is the first of three cool La Niña seasons, and the wine shows savory structure on the middle palate and a tension of fruit that extends throughout the wine and into the finish. This is all about licorice and cocoa, blood orange, pomegranate molasses and an attractive dried rose petal note to close. It's very good. The whole-bunch component here (about 50%, as usual) makes a statement within the wine, but it is balanced by the weight of fruit here too. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2036
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Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 10 Feb 23
Tasted blind. Attractive stem and vegetal notes with bright red fruit and plenty of dark, almost bitter, cherry fruit. Fine tannin, crisp acid, finishing with a gentle floral note. Modern fruit, classic styling, and the whole-bunch stemminess is always in the background. (RH)
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2030
Australia Vineyard Fine Wine

Australia

Australian wines are globally acclaimed for their diversity and quality, driven by varied climates and innovative techniques. Shiraz, the country’s flagship grape, shines in bold, spicy wines from the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. Australia also excels in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Margaret River is noted for Bordeaux-style blends and elegant Chardonnays, while Clare and Eden Valleys are known for aromatic Rieslings. Top producers include Penfolds, Henschke, Yalumba, Leeuwin Estate, and Torbreck.