Riversdale Estate Pinot Noir 114/115 2023
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- Drink by: 2024-2026
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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, lilac and subtle lavender is countered by Bing cherries, prune plums and whole black cardamom pods. Brooding allspice, black pepper and cedar. The palate is yielding and gentle with dusty tannins and a sultry wash over the tongue. The wine feels juicy with acidity, quite pulpy and even flowing. It’s a Pinot Noir for lunchtime with cold cut meats and good bread and butter. 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.
