Holm Oak The Protege Pinot Noir 2025
- 91
- $35
- Drink by: 2026-2027
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You might first remark on the glistening pink hues of this vintage in the glass, either that or the pretty florals that waft from the glass. Rose bud and Peonies. This wine is all about its purity of red fruit and delicate handling to make for a fresh and early drinking style, that is achieved in spades. It tastes of red currants on the vine and cranberries, with some autumnal leafy notes far off in the background. There is a powdery white pepper grip and a middle line of strawberry cream. A wonderful way to sip and swirl whilst keeping optimistic about life. Try this with pork and fennel sausage rolls on the steps to your garden. Drink now.
Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
