Ranked #7 of 105 2019 Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley
95/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Medium to light red/purple hue, the aroma fusty, earthy, forest floor, a note of oak and a touch of humus. Very rich and ripe, almost opulent flavour with charming fruit sweetness and a succulent core. A delicious wine.
Tasted: 14/05/2020
Drink: 2020 to 2032
93 Points James Halliday
Parcels of whole-bunch and destemmed fruit; both small oak and open ferments; 8 months in French barriques, 25% new. Cherries and floral notes the main theme on the bouquet, some whole-bunch character and oak in the mix as well. The warmth of the vintage presents itself in the sweet-tinged feel, but the generous flavours of red fruit and spice are attractive and balanced by the lightly grippy finish. Drink to 2029.
Steven Creber. August, 2021