Tapanappa Definitus Foggy Hill Pinot Noir 2018

Sometimes, the early sell out of a wine is actually good news for drinkers. Take the Definitis ’21 Pinot Noir which quickly sold out leaving the door open for Tapanappa owner/ winemaker, Brian Croser, to dig deep into the cellar and re-release the 2018 Definitus. You’ve got to be happy with that. What a wine! So youthful, combining a brightness of personality with something extra – complexity, texture and a touch of savouriness that brings an added depth of flavour. Black cherry, plum, earth, forest floor and aniseed aromas. Displays an obvious rich, ripeness of flavour that comes from a warm vintage. It’s reflected in the overall texture and charm of the wine as it eases into a middle palate and layers of sweet, dark fruits, spice, earth, dried herbs, potting soil and undergrowth. Fine tannins play a part in this wine’s charm offensive. Definitus 2018 acts as an important reminder – if one was needed – that quality Australian Pinot Noir can age an absolute treat.