Red fruits particularly cherry with stalky notes although I notice only 50% whole bunch fermentation. Quite a sweet palate initially - savoury and fruity at the same time. The oak influence is perfectly judged. Delicious - what a beautiful wine. Emphasising yet again that the Coal River Tasmania is perfect for Pinot Noir. The next night, just as impressive.
Red fruits particularly cherry with stalky notes although I notice only 50% whole bunch fermentation. Quite a sweet palate initially - savoury and fruity at the same time. The oak influence is perfectly judged. Delicious - what a beautiful wine. Emphasising yet again that the Coal River Tasmania is perfect for Pinot Noir. The next night, just as impressive.
Apr 14th, 2023Red fruits - mainly cherry with stemmy overtones, herbaceous with a touch of ginger. A good balance of whole bunch in the ferment. A wonderfully harmonious palate showing the same descriptors from the nose with medium plus intensity. A really good new world Pinot Noir - up there with the best. Will cruise through to 2030 in the cellar.
Red fruits - mainly cherry with stemmy overtones, herbaceous with a touch of ginger. A good balance of whole bunch in the ferment. A wonderfully harmonious palate showing the same descriptors from the nose with medium plus intensity. A really good new world Pinot Noir - up there with the best. Will cruise through to 2030 in the cellar.
Mar 11th, 2021
Loved this: extensive whole bunch lends that sappy, almost caramelised root veg flavour; structure to boot.
Loved this: extensive whole bunch lends that sappy, almost caramelised root veg flavour; structure to boot.
Aug 9th, 2016
Bright fruits, balanced oak, great bunchy complexity. Awesome drop!
Bright fruits, balanced oak, great bunchy complexity. Awesome drop!
Apr 22nd, 2017
2015 vintage. At Orana, Adelaide. Allegedly Australia (Tasmania)'s best Pinot. Medium ruby edging to pale. On the nose, savoury and manure, earthy, slight florality. Quite precise. On the palate, medium plus acidity, medium body, medium plus alcohol, medium concentration and finish. Slight bitterness on the finish. With air, slight medicinal character. No idea how this will age as mature Aussie pinots aren't exactly my speciality. Decent but not up to NZ top Pinot standards yet. Nose more appealing than the palette. Jancis liked this more than me! FYI with air, this has got worse. I can't drink it.
2015 vintage. At Orana, Adelaide. Allegedly Australia (Tasmania)'s best Pinot. Medium ruby edging to pale. On the nose, savoury and manure, earthy, slight florality. Quite precise. On the palate, medium plus acidity, medium body, medium plus alcohol, medium concentration and finish. Slight bitterness on the finish. With air, slight medicinal character. No idea how this will age as mature Aussie pinots aren't exactly my speciality. Decent but not up to NZ top Pinot standards yet. Nose more appealing than the palette. Jancis liked this more than me! FYI with air, this has got worse. I can't drink it.
Mar 14th, 2017
Southern Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
