Picardy Pinot Noir 2018
- 97
- $38
- Drink by: 2020 to 2030
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WINNER of a Winepilot Trophy for the greatest value wines in Australia.
It has to be said up front: this is easily the best wine (red or white) produced at the estate, to date. 2018 was an exceptional vintage which is abundantly clear in this wine.
Willowy fine flavour profile of black cherry, black pepper, hints of black olive tapenade, spices like star anise, cumin, sesame, red gravel, ironstone and something succulent – like raspberry. The very light colour is a convincing red herring – if you assume this is going to lack intensity or concentration of flavour, well… you know what they say about assumptions.
The acidity is bright and pierces through the fruit, the fine seam of tannins brings everything else into sharp focus.
This is slinky, structured and sexy. Massive yes.
Erin Larkin is an independent wine writer based in Perth, Western Australia. She is a contributor to The Wine Companion magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, The Post and previously weekly columnist for The Western Suburbs Weekly newspaper, writer for the Liquor Barons Group plus wine segment host for 6PR. Erin has judged at wine shows, and is a judge for the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and China Wine List of the Year Awards, both since 2014. On top of writing and judging, Erin regularly hosts wine events, consults on wine lists and helps wine collectors to manage their wine collections. FInd out more at www.erinlarkin.com.au
