Yabby Lake Vineyard

Single Vineyard Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir

9.060 ratings
9.120 pro ratings
Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip, Victoria, 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
Bob McDonald

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.

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.

Mar 21st, 2024
Bob McDonald

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 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.

Apr 19th, 2021
Bob McDonald

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.

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.

Apr 18th, 2020
Bob McDonald

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.

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.

Oct 15th, 2019
Bob McDonald

Had a bottle of this 2 years ago after it scooped the pool at the Royal Brisbane Wine Show. I canโ€™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.

Had a bottle of this 2 years ago after it scooped the pool at the Royal Brisbane Wine Show. I canโ€™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.

Oct 12th, 2018
Bob McDonald

Langtons Excellent category. September 2018.

Langtons Excellent category. September 2018.

Sep 19th, 2018
Scott Rowe

SILVER.
The quiet achiever in my eyes. Consistency.

SILVER.
The quiet achiever in my eyes. Consistency.

Sep 29th, 2017
Bob McDonald

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.

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.

Jan 23rd, 2017
Ceccherini Cristiano

Disappointing ๐Ÿ˜ข .
It has been awarded best red wine of Australia ๐Ÿ™„
Expectations are too high
It is quite short and not fresh for me. 2014 was far better.

Disappointing ๐Ÿ˜ข .
It has been awarded best red wine of Australia ๐Ÿ™„
Expectations are too high
It is quite short and not fresh for me. 2014 was far better.

Sep 5th, 2016
Bob McDonald

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.

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.

Aug 17th, 2016