Andy Thomson

8.9

Hobart with four quarters. Lovely and crisp. — 2 months ago

with Rod and Cheryl

Bob McDonald

9.3

Aromas of red and black fruits, violets and mulchy Sous Bois. Coal River Valley - close to the Vosne Romanee of Tasmania IMO. Sweet, savoury and intense - more raspberry and black cherry than beetroot. Easy to like - see previous note about a year ago. Had another bottle 20 weeks later on 11th November 2023 with similar tasting notes. — 10 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

See previous notes - sadly my last bottle of the 2013. A wonderful Pinot Noir. Along with the red fruits and lovely perfume a distinctly earthy note. The medium bodied palate is polished, fine and long. Owned and made by Shaw + Smith who are based in the Adelaide Hills and transport the grapes from this exceptional terroir in the Coal River Tasmania in refrigerated containers to be vinified in the Adelaide Hills. Quite a daunting exercise but on the evidence of this wine - an absolute triumph. — a year ago

Ted

9.0

Some baking spices and cranberries. Nice Tasmanian PN. — 2 months ago

with Jeni

Bob McDonald

9.4

Very identifiable as Tasmanian Pinot - this one from the Coal River and the high performing Pooley Wines. Last tasting note here was way back 153 weeks ago. Red fruited - drinking this early in its drinking window. Light to medium weight - lovely Tassie purity. Fine tannins. — a year ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Charlie Palmer's Pigs & Pinot Sonoma annual weekend event:
5 course dinner Sat night with a course from each chef.
Wines:
2021 blue farm laceroni
2022 blue farm king ridge
2021 Dalrymple pipers river
2019 Dalrymple cottage block
2019 furthermore Starbridge
2018 furthermore Nevins
2020 Sonoma-cutrer founders reserve
2013 Sonoma-cutrer founders reserve
2015 Rochioli three corners
2014 Rochioloi west block

Menu:
Pork rillette
Crispy pork belly
Tandoori shrimp moilee and cured pork grits
Pork and dumplings with pork neck ragu
Heritage pork loin
Chefs: Charlie Palmer, Maneet Chauhan, Elizabeth Falkner, Bryan Voltaggio, Louis Tikaram. — a year ago

with Brenda

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

A bit too ripe for my taste. Drinks like RRV Pinot. — 8 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Delectable - this is the Nocton Vineyard - not available in your database. From the Coal River valley in Tasmania. Lovely aromatics of black cherry and spice. Giant Steps is based in the Yarra Valley and is owned these days by the Jackson Family from the USA. Gorgeous fruit from the terroir of the Coal River, a renowned district for Pinot Noir. An incredible show record of 3 Trophies from the 2019 Royal Queensland Wine Show. Best Pinot Noir, Best Red Table Wine and Champion Wine of the Show. At this year’s RQ Wine Show Giant Steps repeated the Trophy feat with their 2022 Sexton Vineyard (Yarra Valley) Pinot Noir winning the same Trophies. The same award winning wine making team except for Steve Flamsteed who is now a consultant to the Jackson team. Amazing power on the palate of the Nocton - Asian spices, somewhat voluptuous finishing with silky tannins. — 9 months ago

Erika Turner

9.1

2005 was on the edge. This is a bit brighter but still has the deep brioche toast — 2 years ago

with See and Rubychick

Bob McDonald

9.2

When in Rome do as the Romans. Currently on Bruny Island south of Hobart and enjoying the local bounty like Oysters and Fish and this lovely Pinot Noir from Pooley who are in the Coal River district. Lovely aromatics of dried red and black cherry with a whole bunch influence. A light to medium weight palate. — 2 years ago