Back in the 1980’s Yarra Yering under the stewardship of Dr Bailey Carrodus made probably the best Pinot Noir in Australia. Bailey has passed on and YY now in the very capable hands of Sarah Crowe, a former wine maker of the year in Australia. To be honest I was expecting more from this Pinot. Red fruited (red cherry) nose with sappiness and root vegetable nuances. Good concentration but in need of more complexity and interest. Perhaps time in cellar will bring this. 97 points from James Halliday so he was impressed. YY are currently selling this as an aged release on their website for $165 which is too expensive. I paid $90 in 2016.
Back in the 1980’s Yarra Yering under the stewardship of Dr Bailey Carrodus made probably the best Pinot Noir in Australia. Bailey has passed on and YY now in the very capable hands of Sarah Crowe, a former wine maker of the year in Australia. To be honest I was expecting more from this Pinot. Red fruited (red cherry) nose with sappiness and root vegetable nuances. Good concentration but in need of more complexity and interest. Perhaps time in cellar will bring this. 97 points from James Halliday so he was impressed. YY are currently selling this as an aged release on their website for $165 which is too expensive. I paid $90 in 2016.
Jan 18th, 2023
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
