Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir 2021

This is compiled from a barrel selection, with the grapes originally coming from four different blocks and a range of clones including some whole bunch inclusion. Maturation in 500 litre French oak for nine months, with 15% new. An attractive pale crimson, there is a wonderfully alluring smoky, brambly note to open the nose. Dry herbs, truffles, leather, spices, animal hides and red fruits, this has elegance, length and balance. Very fine tannins, excellent persistence with intensity running the full journey. Red cherries also evident on the palate with so much to like here. Drink over the next four to eight years.