Barratt

The Reserve Pinot Noir

8.914 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Tom Wood

Unbelievable amount of dark spice, gamey and herbaceous notes fronted with sour raspberries and black cherries

Unbelievable amount of dark spice, gamey and herbaceous notes fronted with sour raspberries and black cherries

1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2015
Jeremy Pollard

Everything in the right place but very restrained. Gentle tannins. Subtle complexity. In the same vein as the 2008 but much more closed.

Everything in the right place but very restrained. Gentle tannins. Subtle complexity. In the same vein as the 2008 but much more closed.

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2014
Trevor Maskell

02! Looking superb. Drinking beautifully now, soft and inviting and very deep in complexity. Spices and earth, hints of Dutch liquorice and black fruit. Still on the fresh side but so glad to open it.

02! Looking superb. Drinking beautifully now, soft and inviting and very deep in complexity. Spices and earth, hints of Dutch liquorice and black fruit. Still on the fresh side but so glad to open it.

Jul 12th, 2016
Jeremy Pollard

Been a while between Barratts for me and this is a joy. Brambly, sappy pinosity with a distinctive Adelaide Hills character. Pretty much singing at this age.

Been a while between Barratts for me and this is a joy. Brambly, sappy pinosity with a distinctive Adelaide Hills character. Pretty much singing at this age.

Jun 5th, 2023
Jeremy Pollard

Distinctly reminiscent of the Golding 2011. I guess aged Adelaide Hills pinot really does have its own DNA. It’s a big change of gear from Giant Steps. Plummier and broader with a softer acid profile.

Distinctly reminiscent of the Golding 2011. I guess aged Adelaide Hills pinot really does have its own DNA. It’s a big change of gear from Giant Steps. Plummier and broader with a softer acid profile.

Jun 13th, 2019
Jeremy Pollard

Very enjoyable as always, perhaps without quite impressing as much as some vintages.

Very enjoyable as always, perhaps without quite impressing as much as some vintages.

Mar 15th, 2019
Jeremy Pollard

Evolving past its best now, I feel. Still a lovely wine, for sure, but the warm secondary characters are starting to take prominence and the prettiness on the nose is fading. Drink!

Evolving past its best now, I feel. Still a lovely wine, for sure, but the warm secondary characters are starting to take prominence and the prettiness on the nose is fading. Drink!

Apr 3rd, 2018
Jeremy Pollard

Such a pretty nose. This wine always reminds me of autumn. Drinking very nicely now, with such softness yet depth. Some spice and sour cherry. Lovely.

Such a pretty nose. This wine always reminds me of autumn. Drinking very nicely now, with such softness yet depth. Some spice and sour cherry. Lovely.

Sep 26th, 2016
Danielle Kabbaz Thwaites

Danielle had this 8 years ago

Danielle had this 8 years ago

Jan 10th, 2017
Lloyd Naz

Lloyd had this 8 years ago

Lloyd had this 8 years ago

Jul 30th, 2016