Whisson Lake Monopole Pinot Noir Piccadilly Valley 2020
- 96+
- $170
Share
From a mere four rows, 10% whole bunch, 10% new French oak. Restrained aromas of autumnal leaves and au jus make for a very attractive earthy and savoury opening. Wild strawberry and dried cherry sit behind, dancing around a beautiful core of ferrous minerality and pops of salty, roast tomato umami and dried cranberry. This is quite stunning from the outset, with a Burgundian restraint and sensibility as well as lovely complexity. The palate is fine and detailed with brilliant texture and balance. Cherry, red currant and wild raspberry make way for a similarly autumnal display of decaying leaf, earth, subtle mushroom and ferrous minerality again. All of this before being wrapped up by integrated, earthy tannins and fresh acidity to a long and even finish. This is such a great wine. Balance, poise, length and a striking mineral complexity. 25 dozen made.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
