Single Vineyard Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir

See previous Delectable notes from 2021 and 2022. Always a class act from Tom Carson and in the top echelon of Pinots from Mornington Peninsula. A beautiful red fruited perfume with stewed fruits. A percentage of whole bunch in the ferment. Richness on the palate with depth. A well made wine from a good vintage. Lucky I have one left. Had the last one on 6/12/24. Not showing as well as previous tastings but still pretty good. Rich red fruits. I notice this won the Stodart Trophy at the Royal Queensland Wine Show for best Young Red of Show.

Mid Ruby in colour. Red fruits of cherry and strawberry with a bit of whole bunch influence on the nose. The palate showing savoury red fruits but also a little sweetness. Certainly a good future in front of it - I should try the next one in 1 to 2 years time. Tom Carson has probably never made a bad wine in his life and he has a great terroir to work with when he is not in demand for judging at Royal Shows. Tasted another bottle 65 weeks later on 24th July 2022. Quite red cherry on the nose and palate. Sooty notes from whole bunch in the ferment. The perfect balance between sweet and savoury.

Mid crimson in colour. Beetroot and dusty cherry notes - loam and root vegetable aromas generally. Lovely bright pristine red fruits on the palate with a savoury twist. Rather contained on the first night but opened up on the second night to reveal a delicious balanced Pinot of M+ Intensity. Easily of Premier Cru quality. Loved it.

Bright crimson in colour. Tarry tertiary aromas ie Savoury over fruit. Palate is light to medium bodied with medium plus intensity. Sweet compared to the Bell Hill had the night before. 80% whole bunch ferment (stalkiness) is in balance with the high quality Pinot fruits. Drinking at its peak. The winner of the Jimmy Watson Trophy In 2013 at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show for the best One Year old Dry Red In somewhat controversial circumstances over the Giant Steps entry.

Had a bottle of this 2 years ago after it scooped the pool at the Royal Brisbane Wine Show. I can’t see why it got the accolades - an excellent Pinot Noir no doubt but not Champion Red of the Show. Colour of mid crimson with dark cherry. Initially on opening some oaky varnishy notes with stalkiness. On palate good intensity where the savouriness presides over the fruit dry cherry flavours. Will cellar.

Langtons Excellent category. September 2018.

SILVER.
The quiet achiever in my eyes. Consistency.

A good cross between Old World and New World Pinot Noir having the earthy stalkiness of the old with the plum, Cherry fruit of the new. Very enjoyable.

Disappointing 😢 .
It has been awarded best red wine of Australia 🙄
Expectations are too high
It is quite short and not fresh for me. 2014 was far better.

Pale Ruby. Sooty Earthy Ground Coffee notes with stewed fruits. Palate of medium plus intensity, great length and balance with quite supple tannins for a one year old wine. Delicious palate showing savoury stewed fruit and palate cleansing acid. This wine scooped the pool at the recent Brisbane Wine Show winning Best 1 year old red; Best Pinot Noir and Champion Red Wine of the Show. Well done Yabby Lake and Tom Carson.