Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir 2023

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From a block planted in 1994 to MV6 clone, grown on volcanic grey loam over weathered basalt at 430m altitude. Spontaneous fermentation in 3000L concrete fermenters, then 228 litre French barriques from various coopers. Tart cherry, raspberry, cranberry and plum tart lead, with black tea, bay leaf, rhubarb and orange peel in the mix. Air brings in a savoury pan-juice note. The palate is taut and airy, lifted by tart cherry and raspberry with tangy orange peel and tea complexity. Earthy undertones linger. Coiled, chalky tannins frame the wine, giving firmness to the bright, fresh finish. Marginal in ripeness, but with air it gathers charm – another assured Pinot Noir release from the Eastern Peake crew.

Tom Kline
Wine Critic at Winepilot

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.

Wine tasting and writing
Pilot
Tom Kline
Date
Variety: Red Wine, Pinot Noir
Categories: Drinks, Australian Wines