Bellbrae Estate Tetaz Pinot Noir 2022
- 93
- $110
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Dark cherry conserve, plum and woody spice — nutmeg and clove — with allusions of pine mushroom, undergrowth and a meaty nuance. I reviewed this previously and the oak now feels more settled. I like it more at this stage of its life. The palate has a ripe and open feel despite being only 13% abv. Plum and dark cherry conserve lead again, with red liquorice and brown spice in support. Forest floor notes add complexity, and there’s a nice firm tannin assertion that frames it all up, with some meaty tones lingering on the finish. In a good place now, showing character and complexity with structure to spare.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
