Bellbrae Estate Tetaz Pinot Noir 2023
- 95
- $110
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A classy wine and a very encouraging example of the heights Bellbrae Estate is capable of reaching. Attractive from the outset, with plumes of raspberry coulis, plum and mashed strawberry, quickly complemented by whole nutmeg, clove-studded orange and red rose. Pine needle, undergrowth and delicate stemminess follow with air. The palate has lovely textural flow and a suave feel. Raspberry coulis, clove, forest floor, dark cherry, plum and orange zest glide through before fine-etched, sappy tannins bring it home to good length. A fresh vein of acidity keeps things lifted and energetic. This feels very complete and confident — an excellent release.
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.
