Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Pinot Noir 2023
- 94+
- $72
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Stalky, stemmy spice at the fore aromatically, followed by salted plum, sarsaparilla, raspberry, and wilting red rose. There’s nice restraint and complexity on show here. Some air unlocks cherry cola, earth, nutmeg spice, and a glimmer of dried cranberry to further the interest while brightness and intensity define the palate. Cherry, earth, raspberry, and nutmeg glide through the mouth before ribbons of svelte chalky tannins bring frame, carry, and some welcome bitterness along with a freshening line of clean acidity. The finish is even and long. Overall, a delicious Pinot Noir of balance, restraint and complexity. A strong 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.
