Robert Oatley Signature Series Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019

The Robert Oatley Signature Series showcases well-versed regional-varietal match-ups, here in a delightful pairing of tight and bright cherry/strawberry/raspberry fruits with a deft touch of whole bunch and 20% new oak influence. While the fruit remains vibrant throughout, it’s the extra savoury layering that lifts this wine into classier territory. Juicy – tick. Spicy – tick. Now let’s talk texture, which often at this price does not impress. Here there is a definite chalkiness witnessed usually when a label brags “Reserve”. No need for hubris here – this is extraordinary value and arguably top of the class if you’re looking for a pleasing pinot in the mid $20s.   

Tony Love

Journalist at Winepilot

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

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