2018 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir

Deep dark red colour with a light purple red hue. Enchanting aromatics of violets, dark cherries, ripe strawberries and anise are drawn through the nostrils with a perfumed like intensity. Trailing notes of lightly toasted cedar, forest floor, some meatiness, fragrant herbs and spice complete the complex profile. Delicious ripe dark cherry, strawberry and anise fruit layer the palate with an exceptional power wave of flavour. Elements of subtlety toasted cedar, forest floor, dried meats and spicy dried herbs then chime in on the back palate to add further intrigue. Perfectly balanced fresh acidity and velvety yet structural tannins carry the fruit effortlessly. Magnificent drive concluding exceptionally long.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews…..
This is a very driven and complex red with dried-strawberry, tea, coffee and mahogany aromas and flavors. Full-bodied yet integrated and compact, giving the wine a refined and very structured impression. This is one to watch. Better after 2022, but already delicious. Screw cap.
95 points
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