Taltarni Pyrenees Pinot Noir 2023
I was thoroughly impressed by this Pinot as soon as I twisted open the screwcap. It begins with resonant fruity and savoury characters, quite high
I was thoroughly impressed by this Pinot as soon as I twisted open the screwcap. It begins with resonant fruity and savoury characters, quite high
Raspberry jubes, black cherry and soft licorice. Crushed allspice, black sesame and cardamom with a red toffee apple note. Tobacco leaf and wet coffee grinds,
For me, I would have assumed a long queue of winemakers lining up to grab dibs on Central Otago Pinot Noir. The lucky winemaker was
High tones from the generous and compact clusters of 667. Black raspberry, bramble and dark cherries. Gala apple skin, red licorice and pomegranate. Heady spices
Lilac, sweet pea blossom and mulberry. Boysenberry, red cherry and goji. A bazaar of spices with dried cumin, paprika and ground coriander. Tanned leather and
The UC Davis origin clone is also known in Australia for its droopy growing structure. It has had a good run in many plantings throughout
By reputation the Dijon clones 114/115 widely used for their perfume and structure transports well here. Dark ruby with purple tones. A waft of hibiscus,
The Abel clone, smuggled from a particularly significant vineyard in Burgundy is distinctive both in the vineyard and in the glass. Potent in its deep
This wine comes from Riversdale Estate’s Zodiac range, Independent and stubborn apparently the discerning features. It is largely red fruited with pomegranate seed, redcurrants, and
There is a strong sense of place here, of the Coal River Valley and a maritime-influenced cool climate where Pinot Noir thrives. Brilliant red-cerise hues.
The ‘Viper Vineyard’ (it does feel a bit like someone has been watching too much Kung Fu Panda with these names) provides grapes from the
For ‘The Tiger’, we move to a single vineyard in the Lowburn sub-region. A deep garnet in colour, the nose is wonderfully complex with notes
Always fascinating to see the Chard Farm Pinots, all Central Otago, all the same vintage and with similar winemaking methods but from four different vineyards
One of the most famous sub-regions in the Central Otago region is surely Bannockburn. This is a single vineyard Pinot, exclusively planted to clones 777
Boasts lively plumminess and immediate approachability, definitely a wine that is easy to like and super easy to enjoy. Brilliant, eye-catching purple-cerise hues. Inviting aromas
This is just such a delightfully approachable, young Pinot displaying wonderfully exotic floral and spicy aromas from the outset. Red currant and dark cherry with
A lot happening here, and it takes a while to emerge – so please decant first. Once it breaks free you start to appreciate what
Showcases the elegance and downright pristine beauty of Tasmanian Pinot Noir. Attractive, youthful purple-cerise hues. Expressive and summery in red cherry, red plum, a touch
This terrific Pinot Noir is sourced from Tasmania from a vineyard on the Derwent River. Beautifully seductive aromas of sour cherry and subtle truffly mushroom
Clearly the best Pinot Noir yet from Below & Above. The aromas are immediately compelling and complex with a sour cherry, dark plum and spicy
Fruit harvested from the Full Moon Vineyard in the sub-region of Gladysvale in the Upper Yarra Valley, planted twenty years ago to a mix of
The Pinot vines in Block 1 are a little older than Block 3, planted 32 years ago, and the resulting wine is more structured with
There was so much to love in this Pinot, from its complexity to its sapidity to its long length. With a ruby hue and a
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