Oakridge
Over the Shoulder Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Really struggled with giving this wine a rating for a considerable amount of time. It's vibrant, juicy, smash able and shows great varietal character. This particular Pinot sits in Oakridge's cheapest range of wines and you certainly can so a lot worse for the $23. It shows immediate wholebunch character which I'm lead to believe is only 10% use, behind that the wine brings red currants, red cherries, clove, vodka / cranberry and spicy oak. The palate is dominated by red fruits but has a slight musk and rhubarb tone sitting in the background. Juicy acid keeps the wine flowing and fine grainy tannin really plays a supporting role. In summary, it's the point that brings this up a few points.
Really struggled with giving this wine a rating for a considerable amount of time. It's vibrant, juicy, smash able and shows great varietal character. This particular Pinot sits in Oakridge's cheapest range of wines and you certainly can so a lot worse for the $23. It shows immediate wholebunch character which I'm lead to believe is only 10% use, behind that the wine brings red currants, red cherries, clove, vodka / cranberry and spicy oak. The palate is dominated by red fruits but has a slight musk and rhubarb tone sitting in the background. Juicy acid keeps the wine flowing and fine grainy tannin really plays a supporting role. In summary, it's the point that brings this up a few points.
2 people found it helpfulSep 21st, 2016Remarkably good value. It’s more of a drink now style than, say, the Hoddles Creek at a similar price point and won’t have an exciting future ahead of it, but it’s very enjoyable. (Looks like I’m a point or two down from my last rating, which I’ll attribute to the shitty glass I’m using!)
Remarkably good value. It’s more of a drink now style than, say, the Hoddles Creek at a similar price point and won’t have an exciting future ahead of it, but it’s very enjoyable. (Looks like I’m a point or two down from my last rating, which I’ll attribute to the shitty glass I’m using!)
Jul 15th, 2018Great value. Under $20 for a pinot and it’s really easy to enjoy (even better after being open for a day or so). Nice balance of classic pinot aromas, upfront fruit, perky acid and palate texture. Nails the brief.
Great value. Under $20 for a pinot and it’s really easy to enjoy (even better after being open for a day or so). Nice balance of classic pinot aromas, upfront fruit, perky acid and palate texture. Nails the brief.
Apr 23rd, 2018Great not complex but some depth cool climate Pinot..great for weekdays...very quaffable.
Great not complex but some depth cool climate Pinot..great for weekdays...very quaffable.
Jan 17th, 2018Pleasant nose of light strawberries and toast, but completely insipid in the mouth. I’ve had great Oakridge Pinots and think they are good value. This is not a bad wine, but it lacks any depth beyond its nose. I won’t buy this one again.
Pleasant nose of light strawberries and toast, but completely insipid in the mouth. I’ve had great Oakridge Pinots and think they are good value. This is not a bad wine, but it lacks any depth beyond its nose. I won’t buy this one again.
Nov 17th, 2017Rubarb finish, floral expressive nose, big front palate of ripe cherry. Smashing coiffure
Rubarb finish, floral expressive nose, big front palate of ripe cherry. Smashing coiffure
Apr 11th, 2017Australian Pinot for the win. Nicely done, @Ryan Woodhouse - delish! Red cherry, mineral, strawberry, cranberry, spice- perfect while watching the Warriors!
Australian Pinot for the win. Nicely done, @Ryan Woodhouse - delish! Red cherry, mineral, strawberry, cranberry, spice- perfect while watching the Warriors!
Feb 21st, 2016