Taltarni Pyrenees Pinot Noir 2023
- 93
- $40
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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 toned and perfumed. Raspberry predominates, with a ripe core to it that gives the wine a jubey/confectionery edge. There’s some added strawberry and black cherry, too, some stemminess, forest floor and musk. On the palate, the characters turn dark with a bit of air – more of a black raspberry and wild strawberry quality – as the wine shows refined, silky yet also full-flavoured and juicy attributes, with lots of structure. The tannins come out to play a bit more on the second night, becoming powdery yet never overwhelming. A highly enjoyable drop which should cellar for a few more years and become even better.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.
