Making notes from memory 2 days later. A departure from trying local Gippsland wines back to the ever reliable Yarra Valley for Pinot Noir and Tarrawarra. Red fruited and sappy. Owned by another Melbourne billionaire, and philanthropist, Marc Besen (like the recently visited Point Leo owned by fellow billionaire and brother in law in John Gandel). . Worth a visit if you’re in the Yarra not only for the wines but the fabulous Australian Art Collection. I had lunch here around 5 or 6 years ago and viewed the art and enjoyed their Pinot and Chardonnay. Footnote: Marc Besen passed away 2 months ago aged 99.
Making notes from memory 2 days later. A departure from trying local Gippsland wines back to the ever reliable Yarra Valley for Pinot Noir and Tarrawarra. Red fruited and sappy. Owned by another Melbourne billionaire, and philanthropist, Marc Besen (like the recently visited Point Leo owned by fellow billionaire and brother in law in John Gandel). . Worth a visit if you’re in the Yarra not only for the wines but the fabulous Australian Art Collection. I had lunch here around 5 or 6 years ago and viewed the art and enjoyed their Pinot and Chardonnay. Footnote: Marc Besen passed away 2 months ago aged 99.
Dec 31st, 2023
Red fruited with a touch of forest fruits, along with wofts of undergrowth and truffle coming through. Juicy and silken on the palate with decent length, just lacks a bit of structure. Is certainly showing some development and feel it's drinking window is now, but will stretch another year or two.
Red fruited with a touch of forest fruits, along with wofts of undergrowth and truffle coming through. Juicy and silken on the palate with decent length, just lacks a bit of structure. Is certainly showing some development and feel it's drinking window is now, but will stretch another year or two.
Sep 30th, 2015
Light and lithe, silken and juicy - had been open a while.
Light and lithe, silken and juicy - had been open a while.
Jul 16th, 2015
1988 Tarrawarra Pinot Noir
1988 Tarrawarra Pinot Noir
Oct 25th, 2014
A bit earthy for my liking but I’ve got 5 more bottles so I’ll get used to it
A bit earthy for my liking but I’ve got 5 more bottles so I’ll get used to it
May 15th, 2020
Spicy, not much length. But easy drinking!
Spicy, not much length. But easy drinking!
Apr 19th, 2020
Second...
Mar 9th, 2019
2015 Q Block Pinot. Very average. Good tannin structure and medium bodied pinot despite its light colour. Not much length and the flavour profile is quite bland.
2015 Q Block Pinot. Very average. Good tannin structure and medium bodied pinot despite its light colour. Not much length and the flavour profile is quite bland.
Jul 22nd, 2018
Fairly lovely says Zack. Traveled surprisingly well! Enjoyed with steak and had no complaints
Fairly lovely says Zack. Traveled surprisingly well! Enjoyed with steak and had no complaints
Nov 5th, 2017
Light and smooth, easy drinking. Feels like it will age well over the next 6 months.
Light and smooth, easy drinking. Feels like it will age well over the next 6 months.
Mar 16th, 2016
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
