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Pinot Noir
While we continue to expand our collection of Burgundies, more and more new-world winemakers are coming to terms with this challenging variety. Australians have identified Geelong, the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria as suited to premium Pinot Noir. More recently, Tasmania has shot up the ranks. Mount Mary, Farr Rising and Tolpuddle are names to seek out. New Zealand is also producing some compelling, full bodied wines. Look for regions like Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago.
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2022 Scanlon Estate Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinMatured in French oak for 11 months. Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red tinged hue. Perfumed violet like aromas are followed by dark cherry, strawberry and subtle anise notes. Also evident are dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar. Light and elegant across the palate with a supple feel, dark cherry and strawberry fruits are intermeshed with delicate anise, forest floor and spicy cedar characters. Polished fine grained tannins, medium power and a savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 See Saw Invergo Organic Pinot NoirOrange, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFresh, savoury and red fruited.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light vibrant red hue. Fragrant red cherry, violet and red raspberry aromas emanate from the glass trailed by some fresh herb, forest floor and spice notes. Juicy red cherry and strawberry fruits meld into a delicate earth, fresh herb and spice infused back drop. Polished tannins with a fresh, savoury red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
Satsuma plum, rolls of cherry roulade and Assam tea leaf. Some bay leaf, juniper spice and salted licorice. The flow across the palate shows a deft hand at crafting tannins intertwined with bunch work and juicy, ethereal acidity. This is a wine for consideration and hours of pleasure, as it opens more across a couple of hours. Serve in big burgundy glasses and with some gamey meat – this is the date night wine you've been hoping for. Drink by 2030.
95 Points
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2023 Seresin Leah Pinot NoirMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA very spicy and structured Pinot with a savoury flavour profile.
Aged in French oak barriques for 8 months. Dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Spicy dark cherry, strawberry and anise aromas emanate followed by some dried herb and subtle earthy graphite like notes. Nicely fleshed and spicy, the palate has a savoury flavour profile of red to dark cherry, anise, dried herbs and earthy graphite. Slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity with a structured and spicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 Seville Estate Regional Series Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSemi translucent red to dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Showing a perfumed like intensity are fragrant scents of violets, red to dark cherries, strawberries and anise followed by some smoky dried herb and delicate forest floor notes. Delicious red cherry and strawberry fruits supplely flow across the palate with traces of anise, dried herbs, forest floor and delicate spicy cedar in the background. Excellent power and silky smooth tannins finishing long and moreish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
Whole bunches (20%) and matured in one to four year old French puncheons. A bright crimson red. A pretty, red-fruited wine with a little spice and some rose petal aromas. The light- to medium-bodied palate is brightly fruited and juicy with good acidity and balanced, crunchy tannins.
94 Points
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2021 Seville Estate Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinA combination of destemmed and whole bunch ferments were employed with maturation taking place in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Sailing through the nostrils with plenty of intensity are alluring dark cherry, strawberry, violet, dried herb, forest floor, subtle meaty notes and spicy cedar. Light and supple across the palate, delicious dark cherry and strawberry fruits intermix with forest floor, brambly cedar, fresh herbs and spice. Silky smooth, seamlessly integrated tannin structure. Understated in its power it finishes long with a seductive savouriness.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Shadowfax Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir - Last StocksMacedon Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $39.99$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinMatured in French oak hogsheads and puncheons. Semi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Displaying a perfumed like intensity aromas of violets, red cherries and strawberries sail out of the glass complexed by notions of forest floor, brambly cedar, dried herbs and spice. Light, elegant and supple across the palate, red cherry, cranberry and winter strawberry fruits infused with fresh herbs overlay delicate forest floor and spicy cedar characters. Fine grained tannins and fresh acidity with a mid length finish that shows good refinement.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Skye Ridge Pinot NoirVictoria, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinLight, elegant and savoury with lots of spice, dried herb and bramble flavours.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a brick red tinged hue. Spicy rhubarb and strawberry aromas are intertwined with dried herbs, bramble and clove notes. Light and savoury the palate features rhubarb, strawberry, dried herb, bramble and spicy clove flavours. Fine grained tannins with an elegant conclusion infused with spice, dried herb and bramble elements.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2020 Small Boots Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinIncludes 25% whole bunch fruit with maturation taking place in French oak for a period of 10 months. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light brick red hue. Aromas of dark cherry and anise are followed by earth and dried herb notes with a whiff of amaro also evident. Making a smooth, supple entry are cherry, amaro, dried herb, earth and spice characters. Lively blood orange like acidity perks up the back half. Polished tannins with a tangy feel to the finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2023 Solitude Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinJuicy and moreish with a long, savoury red fruited finish that carries plenty of freshness.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, violet and strawberry scents stream out of the glass followed by hints of rhubarb, anise, dried herbs and forest floor. Juicy red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise fruits power across the moreish palate with delicate spicy cedar, forest floor and dried herb elements extending across the back half. Polished tannins with a long, savoury red fruited finish that carries plenty of freshness.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Soumah Single Vineyard U. Ngumby Pinot Noir - Last StocksYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinReview Summary: Refined and brambly with red fruits carrying a supple feel through to a savoury finish.
The Detailed review: Dark red core with black toned edges and a red hue. Wonderfully perfumed nose with scents of violet, red to dark cherry and rhubarb followed by some brambly dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Refined red cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours are cast across the palate with a supple feel. Notions of brambly cedar, dried herbs and spice the undercard. Fine grained, polished tannins with a savoury medium length conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
From the Upper Ngumby Vineyard in Yarra Glen; 25% new wood. A lively crimson. Bright aromas of red stone fruits and redcurrants complemented by a little pepper and some rose petal. Elegant and refined on the palate, with silky, fine-grained and balanced tannins rounding out a wine that can be enjoyed now but that will also reward another four to six years in the cellar. Drink by 2029.
94 Points
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2023 South by South West Pinot NoirPemberton, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinIncludes 15% whole bunches with maturation taking place in 3 year old French oak barriques for a period of 7 months. Semi translucent dark red core with black toned edges and a vibrant red hue. Nosing reveals aromas of ripe cherry, red plum and red liquorice trailed by some fresh herb, delicate earth and spicy cedar notes. Light and fresh across the palate with red cherry fruits to the fore. Subtle winter strawberry, fresh herb and delicate spicy earth elements ensue. Fine grained tannins with an elegant and bright red fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Tacherons Pinot NoirPays d'Oc, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkA juicy Pinot with vanillin clove, dried herbs and spicy earth elements sitting in the background.
Deep dark red colour with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Aromas of cherry, raspberry and red liquorice are followed by some earth, dried herb and spice notes. Juicy cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruits make a supple entrance with vanillin clove, dried herbs and spicy earth elements sitting in the background. Polished yet sturdy tannins with a mid length fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 Taka K Waipara Pinot NoirNorth Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: 5 - 6 Years (2029-2030)ABV: 12.9%Closure: StelvinAged for 10 months in French oak barrels. Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a bright purple red hue. Sour to red cherry aromas infused with graphite like notes are trailed by some stalk and smoked meat like notes. Juicy red to dark cherry flavours mix with stalk, meaty graphite like characters, earth and traces of sour cherries. Leanish feel with lively acidity and chalky tannins. Finishes very structured, elegant and spicy.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.9% -
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2023 Taltarni Victoria Pinot NoirVictoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSemi translucent dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a light red to red hue. Aromas of cherry and rhubarb emanate from the glass followed by hints of stalk, forest floor, brambly cedar and spice. Savoury red to dark cherry and more subtle rhubarb fruits overlay forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Fine grained tannins with an elegant mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 Tamar Ridge Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinLight in body with juicy red fruit to dark fruit and a finish that’s both elegant and savoury.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light crimson red hue. Fragrant cherry, strawberry and anise scents mix with hints of rhubarb, dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar. Light in body the palate features juicy red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits over rhubarb, dried herb, brambly forest floor and spice characters. Polished fine grained tannins with good underlying freshness and a finish that’s both elegant and savoury.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Te Mata Estate Pinot NoirHawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple red to dark fruits with a long, juicy yet savoury finish.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed aromas of violet, red cherry and strawberry sail out of the glass trailed by subtle anise, fresh herb, forest floor and spice notes. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits flow supplely across the palate with notions of forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar lying in the background. Polished tannins with a long, juicy yet savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
A very direct and serious pinot noir that delivers beautifully pure strawberry and cherry character with hints of spices such as cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, lightly chewy tannins and a touch of smoke and matchstick at the end. Drink now. Screw cap.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com -
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2020 Ten Miles East Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSlightly cloudy dark red colour with a light red to brick red hue. The nose shows some volatile top notes along with some sour to dried cherry, brambly twig, dried herb and spice aromas. On the palate spicy dried cherry and morello cherry flavours infused with brambly dried herb characters and forest floor are framed by polished tannins and edgy acidity finishing slightly tart.
Drink now.
Alc. 13.5% -
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2024 Ten Minutes By Tractor Down the Hill Estate Pinot NoirMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA delicious supplely textured Pinot with ample freshness and a long savoury finish that shows plenty of spice.
Aged for 10 months in a mix of French oak barriques and puncheons of which 12% were new. Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed nose with aromas of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise complimented by brambly cedar, forest floor and spicy dried herb notes. Delicious cherry, strawberry, anise and rhubarb flavours line the palate with spicy dried herb, bramble and forest floor characters extending across the back half. Supple mid palate feel with polished fine grained tannins, ample freshness and a long savoury finish that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot NoirMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinLight yet supple and rich with an enveloping flavour profile and long moreish finish.
Aged for 5 months in French oak barriques and puncheons of which 10% were new. Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Wonderfully perfumed nose with violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise aromas captivating the olfactory senses. Forest floor, bramble and spicy dried herb notes ensue. Light yet supple and rich, enveloping red to dark cherry, strawberry and subtle anise flavours are layered across the palate. Notions of dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar lend further interest. Displaying excellent power, it has velvet smooth tannins, fresh underlying acidity and a long moreish finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 The Gathering Pinot NoirVictoria, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinLight and supple with a savoury cherry dominated finish.
Semi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Nosing offers up ripe morello cherry and strawberry aromas followed by hints of anise and spicy vanillin cedar. Light in body with cherry, plum and strawberry fruits to the fore and some vanillin spice and dried herbs in the background. Supple feel with polished tannins and a savoury cherry dominated finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Valley Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$57. 99Bottle$695.88 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkBest Pinot Noir - Yarra Valley Wine Show 2025
The Wanderer is the personal project of Gembrook Hill winemaker Andrew Marks, who draws on select sites across the Yarra Valley to craft wines that reflect both vineyard character and his own light-handed approach. It’s an outlet for Andrew to explore parcels beyond the family estate, with the Upper Yarra Pinot Noir sitting at the core of the range and underscoring the finesse that this cooler part of the region can deliver.
Sourced from a single vineyard in Yellingbo, a cooler site in the Upper Yarra, this wine captures the elegance and fine detail that Andrew consistently seeks in his work with Pinot Noir. Winemaking sees 20% whole bunches incorporated, and is matured in large format French oak (30% new) for a period of 11 months.
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From a single vineyard in Yellingbo in the Upper Yarra; 20% whole bunches and 20% new oak. Bright crimson. Gently and beautifully perfumed. Aromas of alpine strawberry, pomegranate, fresh and dried rose and orange zest. There's lovely intensity of flavours through the mid-palate. The tannins are sleek and long. Drink now and over the next decade. Drink 2026-2034.
97 points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Wine CompanionThis is another super release. Read everything you can about Australian pinot noir and then just go out and buy Wanderer and Gembrook Hill. Smoke, red cherries, fragrant herbs, undergrowth and graphite. The tension in this wine is electric; the finish is authoritative; the complexity is inherent and from the first sip to the last you are fully aware that you are in the hands of beauty. But this – at $58, remarkably – and you’re missing out on nothing. Drink 2026-2033+.
95+ points
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front -
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2020 Thierry et Pascale Matrot Auxey-Duresses RougeBurgundy, FRANCE$94. 99Bottle$1139.88 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
An all but imperceptible touch of wood easily allows the pretty and attractively fresh aromas of red and dark cherry, humus and newly turned earth to shine. The rich and solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess a velvety mid-palate texture while offering good if not distinguished length on the rustic finale. Drink through 2026+.
87-89 points
Allen Meadows - BurghoundThe 2020 Auxey-Duresses Rouge comes mainly from the lieu-dit of "Les Heptures". The bouquet is richer, more opulent than the Monthélie, well defined red cherries and wild strawberry. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit, fine acidity, taut and fresh with gentle grip on the linear finish that has lovel sapidity. Very fine. Drink 2024-2036.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
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2020 Thierry et Pascale Matrot Volnay-Santenots Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$180. 00Bottle$2160.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Spicier aromas include those of red cherry coulis, plum, more discreet earth and pretty floral nuances. There is fine density to the medium-bodied flavors that are blessed with an abundance of dry extract that imparts a sappy texture to the firm, serious and built-to-age finale. This will need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my projected range, but the potential appears to be present. Worth checking out. Drink through 2030+.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - BurghoundThe 2020 Volnay Santenots 1er Cru was the first vineyard harvested and even so, I feel this is the one cuvée with suggestions of slight sur-maturité. The palate is medium-bodied pliant tannins, quite sweet and candied, fleshy with wild strawberry, raspberry and white pepper towards the finish. Fine, but I think Matrot’s Maranges La Fussière is better. Drink 2025-2045.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - VinousOne plot in Santenots Blancs, otherwise ‘sous le camping’ which is Les Plures. Not as dense in purple as the village Meursault. Not quite the density, softer at the finish, lower acidity, attractive but not quite convincing.
89-92 points
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2022 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Vieilles VignesBurgundy, FRANCE$190. 00Bottle$2280.00 DozenABV: 14%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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As usual including some declassified premier cru fruit, Glantenay's 2022 Volnay Village wafts from the glass with aromas of rose petals, sweet berries and cherries, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and suave palate that's layered, pure and harmoniously balanced.
90-91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)The 2022 Volnay Vieilles Vignes is completely de-stemmed. Brambly red fruit and light tertiary scents on the nose that sports a minor reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, not a complex Volnay, but fresh with fine backbone and respectable mineralité on the finish. A well-crafted Volnay. Drink 2025-2035.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
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2022 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Les Santenots Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$320. 00Bottle$3840.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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This site can ripen rapidly, but Glantenay appears to have picked the 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots at the perfect date, delivering a medium to full-bodied, velvety and harmonious wine evocative of sweet cherries, dark berries, licorice and spices. Supple and seamless, with sweet, powdery tannins, it will offer a broad drinking window.
92-93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)The 2022 Volnay Les Santenots 1er Cru was completely de-stemmed as Glantenay finds that the terroir already provides sufficient tannins. The nose is delineated and focused with blackberry, bilberry and light oyster shell scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins. Plenty of freshness here, quite citric in style, with white pepper and clove towards the finish. Good persistence and freshness. This should mature with class. Drink 2026-2046.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
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2022 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$320. 00Bottle$3840.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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The 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is the ripest, most dramatic wine in the cellar, as is often the case, bursting with aromas of cherries, plums, spices and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and voluminous palate, with a sweet core of fruit framed by rich structuring tannin.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)The 2022 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru contains 25% to 30% whole bunches this vintage. The energetic bouquet offers redcurrant and raspberry fruit, fine mineralité and tension. Hints of black truffle shavings emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. There’s a liberal sprinkling of black pepper here, the stem addition perhaps the most tangible amongst the cuvées yet commensurate with the fruit concentration. This is another success for the estate in 2022. Drink 2026-2046.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
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2022 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Les Caillerets Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$430. 00Bottle$5160.00 DozenABV: 13%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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Aromas of raspberries, red plums, rose petals and spices introduce the 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, a medium to full-bodied, pure and ethereal wine with an elegantly textural attack that segues into a vibrant core of fruit that's framed by supple, almost melting tannins, concluding with a saline finish.
93-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)The 2022 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru is blended with 50% whole bunches, the most of any cuvée in Glantenay's range. The stems are quite potent on the nose, very floral - wilted roses in an antique vase, crushed stone and a touch of truffle oil. The palate is medium-bodied with brittle tannins. Quite saline, which gets the saliva flowing. This is perhaps the most powerful wine on the finish, with a long, spicy aftertaste. Excellent. Drink 2026-2048.
93-95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
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2022 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Pommard Les Saussilles Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$320. 00Bottle$3840.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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The 2022 Pommard 1er Cru Les Saussilles offers up aromas of sweet red berries, orange rind, peonies and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, bright and refined palate that's vibrant and precise, with a lively spine of acidity and a long, mineral finish. This excellent but little-heard-of premier cru, nestled in the valley that divides the communes of Beaune and Pommard, is a terroir that performs well in warm vintages.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)From the oldest vines at the Domaine planted in 1902, the 2022 Pommard Les Saucilles 1er Cru is blended with around 30% whole bunches. The attractive nose offers blackberry, wild strawberry, crushed stone and light briny scents evoking images of the sea. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red and black fruit. Fresh and vibrant, yet there is a gracefulness here that I haven't seen in recent vintages. Tender on the finish yet with no shortchanging of fruit. Excellent. Drink 2026-2046.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
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2022 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Pommard Les Rugiens Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$430. 00Bottle$5160.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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Deep and layered, Glantenay's 2022 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens unfurls in the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums, spices and licorice. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with a lively core of fruit that's framed by an abundance of sweet, powdery tannins, it concludes with a long, aromatic finish.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)The 2022 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru includes 30% whole bunches. It has a well-defined, mineral-driven bouquet - the most complex and complete amongst Glantenay's range. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, beautifully balanced with a lovely texture. Very fresh and surfeit with minerals, this is very detailed on the finish and feels very long. This has immense promise - a Pommard to hunt down. Drink 2026-2048.
93-95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
- 89
2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Vieilles VignesBurgundy, FRANCE$170. 00Bottle$2040.00 DozenABV: 15%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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The 2020 Volnay Village wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, dark berries, sweet spices and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and succulent, with melting tannins and a saline finish, it includes roughly one-third premier cru fruit.
89-91 points
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- 92
2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Les Santenots Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$280. 00Bottle$3360.00 DozenABV: 15%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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Glantenay has been paying very close attention to timing the date of harvest for this bottling, and the results really show in the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots, a medium to full-bodied, velvety wine evocative of cherries, blackberries, rose petals, sweet soil tones and burning embers. Layered and lively, it's seamless and complete, numbering among the high points of this year's portfolio.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022) -
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2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Pommard Les Saussilles Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$240. 00Bottle$2880.00 DozenABV: 14%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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The latest rendition of a cuvée that goes from strength to strength, Glantenay's old vine 2019 Pommard 1er Cru Les Saussilles offers up notions of Griotte cherries, cassis, potpourri and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, racy and concentrated, with superb depth at the core and a saline finish, it's well worth seeking out. As I've written before, this climat takes its name from the Combe Saussilles, a shallow ravine that divides the communes of Beaune and Pommard—and, importantly, an air drainage for cool breezes from the Hautes-Côtes.
92-95 points
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2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Les Brouillards Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$190. 00Bottle$2280.00 DozenABV: 14%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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The 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards is showing very well, bursting with notes of smoky berry fruit, plums and spices. Medium to full-bodied, gourmand and enveloping, with fine tannins and lively acids, it's a touch more dynamic than the similarly sensual 2018 rendition.
91-93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)The 2019 Volnay Les Brouillards 1er Cru, which includes around 25% whole bunch fruit, has an open and transparent nose of brambly red fruit laced with sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit laced with graphite. This is taut and fresh, a Volnay belying the warmth of the growing season with a vivacious, limestone-driven finish. Classic in style, this Volnay should give 15-20 years of drinking pleasure. Drink 2022 - 2040.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
- 92
- 91
2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Les Santenots Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 14%Closure: CorkOnce known only to a dedicated group of Burgundy devotees due to their reputation selling much of the production to noted perfectionists Dominique Laurent and Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine Thierry Glantenay now enjoys no such anonymity. Formally trained as an engineer, Thierry brings those methodical and exacting skills to his winemaking, crafting ethereal Volnay and powerful Pommard that display fantastic transparency of each specific terroir. Blessed with small parcels in the best vineyards of Volnay and Pommard, Thierry has set about a gradual process of refining and perfecting how his vines are managed, and guiding the wines through vinification with a delicate touch.
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The 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots was the last wine in the cellar to finish its malolactic fermentation, and its bouquet of smoky blackberries and cherries was still comparatively unformed. Medium to full-bodied, layered and lively, its bright acids and powdery tannins mark it out as a particular success this year.
91-93+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)The 2019 Volnay Les Santenots 1er Cru is the only cru completely de-seemed as Glantenay felt that it was already powerful. It has a clean and pure bouquet with red cherries and wild strawberry, undergrowth and light black pepper scents. The palate is well balanced, succulent and fleshy, a generous Santenots that benefits from Glantenay's decision to eschew stems. Quite saline on the finish, this is excellent. Drink 2024 - 2040.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous -
- 94
- 96
2021 Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkSemi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and winter strawberry aromas emerge out of the glass followed by some fresh herb, stalky cedar and dusty earth notes. Light and vibrant the palate is intensely flavoured with delicious red cherry and winter strawberry fruits which are underpinned by crunchy acidity and firming tannins which impart a grainy feel. Infusions of fresh herbs, subtle rhubarb, forest floor and spicy cedar lie underneath. Finishes with a long fresh red fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews….
Whole bunches (50%), gentle handling with no pumpovers or plunging. Matured in seasoned French barriques. Excellent wines from Thousand Candles in 2021, thoroughly deserving of the Best Small Producer trophy they picked up at the 2022 Yarra Valley Wine Show. A bright crimson red. A gently textured wine that was made with respect for the fruit with real persistence and finesse. There's lovely purity to the aromas of red cherries, small, wild strawberries, violets and spice. The whole bunches are barely perceptible, and velvety, quite firm and persistent tannins are in complete harmony with the wine, too.
Drink by 2028.
96 Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion -
- 94
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2020 Tollot-Beaut & Fils Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Champ-Chevrey MonopoleBurgundy, FRANCE$170. 00Bottle$2040.00 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA rich, juicy Burgundy full of black fruit with a slightly inky feel, chalky tannins and fresh acidity.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated aromas of violet, freshly crushed cherries and black raspberries sail out of the glass followed by some Provincial herb, earth and inky incense like notes. Rich and juicy the palate carries plenty of weight with lush black cherry and black raspberry fruit overlaying a violet infused back drop of incense, earth and spicy provincial herbs. Slightly inky feel with chalky tannins and fresh underlying acidity leading into a vibrantly fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5% -
- 95
- 95
2024 Turon Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLight to medium bodied and powerful with a supple mid palate feel, underlyingly sturdy tannins and a long moreish finish.
Wild fermented with 30% whole bunch inclusion and maturation in French oak for a period of 9 months. Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant violet scents combine with dark cherry, strawberry and subtle anise. Some spicy cedar, forest floor and dried herb notes are also evident. Delicious ripe dark cherry and strawberry fruits carry a supple flow across the light to medium bodied palate. Subtle anise, spicy cedar, forest floor and dried herb elements the undercard. Powerful and concentrated it has polished yet underlyingly sturdy tannins and a long moreish, spice laden finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
A firm, tannin-strict style with dried Italianate herbs draped on dark cherry, cola, faint mocha and some granitic, smoky elements, all playing well together. A little juiciness, but more about being a dry, savoury style than anything. Structured and serious; this is one for big glasses and a good decant to get its best. Proper stuff. Drink by 2035.
95 Points
Mike Bennie - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion -
- 93
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2023 Turon Estate Lenswood Single Vineyard Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple red to dark fruits with an underlying freshness to the savoury finish.
Fermented with 10% whole bunch fruit. Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed nose with fragrant scents of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise to the fore. Hints of dried herbs, forest floor and delicate spicy cedar ensue. Spicy red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours make a supple entrance with dried herb and forest floor elements sitting in the background. Very fine grained tannins with an underlying freshness to the savoury finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5% -
- 93
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2021 Two Paddocks The First Paddock Gibbston Vineyard Pinot NoirCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinSavoury and elegant Central Otago Pinot Noir.
Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Spicy rhubarb and red cherry aromas mix with some stalky cedar like notes, forest floor, dried herb and bramble scents. Savoury red cherry and rhubarb flavours meld into a stalky back drop of fresh herbs, bramble, earth and spicy cedar. Fine grained tannins and fresh acidity with an elegant mid length finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
Black cherry and plum, black liquorice, black olive, sweet spices and a whiff of lavender in a firm wine made with fruit from Neill's first vineyard in Gibbston, with more tannic structure than usual for the winery. Complex and compelling. Organic. Drink 2024-2035.
96 Points
Decanter.comEnergetic and lively red fruits of strawberries, cranberries and rose petals followed by ground cloves, tea leaves and crushed rocks. Medium- to full-bodied with crisp acidity and firm yet finely-grained tannins. Plenty of fruit. Very precisely framed and focused. Lingering toasty finish. Open. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
94 Points
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- 94
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2024 Two Paddocks Picnic Pinot NoirCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLight in body with a mix of red to dark red fruits, tight grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a savoury finish.
Certified organic with maturation taking place in 1-4 year old French medium toast barriques for a period of 9 months. Deep dark red black tinged core with a bright dark purple hue. Red to dark cherry aromas infused with graphite escape the glass followed by some stalk, dried meat and spice notes. Light in body the palate features a mix of red to dark cherry and anise flavours over earthy graphite, dried herb and spicy clove nuances. Tight, grainy tannins and fresh acidity with a savoury mid length finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13% -
- 95
- 95
2021 Two Paddocks The Last Chance Earnscleugh Pinot NoirCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinLight, supple entry finishing long and savoury.
Red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a semi translucent red hue. Escaping the glass are aromas of rhubarb, red cherry and anise which intermingle with hints of clove, bramble, earth and spice. Light and supple upon entry, spicy rhubarb, red cherry and strawberry fruits meld into a brambly back drop of earth and dried herbs. Fine grained tannins and fresh acidity, finishing long and savoury.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
Fresh red currants, wild strawberries and rose hips followed by zesty citrus peel and cedar. Medium-bodied, refreshing acidity and firm yet finely-grained tannins. Underlying complex and savory minerality of mushrooms and wet leaves on the palate and finish. Serious depth and length. Piquant and zesty. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.com -
- 93
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2024 Two Tonne TMV Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 12.7%Closure: StelvinLightly weighted with fresh, juicy fruit finishing elegant and savoury.
Dark red in colour with a bright light red hue. Perfumed aromas of violets, red to dark cherries, anise and wild strawberries sail out of the glass followed by some subtle forest floor and spicy fresh herb notes. Fresh and juicy with strawberry, red cherry and anise flavours spread across the lightly weighted palate. Infusions of fresh herbs and delicate spicy cedar ensue. Lively acidity and polished tannins with an elegant and savoury mid length finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.7% -
- 89
2023 Ventisquero Reserva Pinot NoirValle de Casablanca, CHILE$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA savoury dried herb infused Pinot with lively acidity and slightly chalky tannins.
Very dark red semi translucent core with black toned edges and a brick red hue. Spicy dried herb, wild strawberry, sour to red cherry and earth notes drift from the glass. Juicy dark cherry and strawberry fruit infused with spicy dried herbs and earth are backed by lively acidity. Dryish finish with slightly chalky tannins and a savoury mid length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13% -
- 94
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2024 Vino Vagabond Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinDelicious, supple entrance with a gentle tang to the savoury finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant aromas of violet, cherry, strawberry and rhubarb infused with clove blossom from the glass with some bramble, forest floor and spice notes also evident. Delicious dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours make a supple entrance over a back drop of spicy dried herb, bramble and forest floor characters. Lively acidity and fine grained tannins with a gentle tang to the savoury finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5% -
- 90
2021 Vintage Longbottom H Pinot SyrahAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2022)ABV: 13.3%Closure: StelvinBright red to dark red core with a youthful red hue. Violet red raspberry, strawberry and red liquorice scents blossom from the glass with some spicy fresh herb notes also chiming in. Lively acidity imparts a crunchy feel to the red fruited flavour profile. Light forest floor and fresh herb elements appear on the back half. Finishes dry with faintly chalky tannins and a vibrant red fruited aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 13.3% -
- 93
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2024 Warramate Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA light and playful Pinot that has a fresh, elegant feel.
Semi translucent ruby red colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant light red hue. Fragrant violet, red to dark cherry and strawberry aromas are complimented by hints of dried clove, forest floor and spice. Light and playful the palate is decorated with juicy red cherry and strawberry fruits which meld into a delicate fresh herb, forest floor and spice back drop. Polished tannins and fresh acidity with an energetic red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
Made with 20% whole bunches, 10% new oak. A light, bright crimson. Pretty and perfumed. Aromas of redcurrants, strawberry and blood oranges together with a little rose petal. Light to medium bodied with delicate and finely tuned tannins on the elegant finish. Drink by 2029.
94 Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion -
- 96
2024 William Downie Bull Swamp Pinot NoirGippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkRipe dark fruits and spice with a rich palate, fine tannins and an earth like finish.
William Downie is a pioneer of minimal-intervention, site-driven Pinot Noir in Australia. Based at Guendulain Farm in Yarragon, where he and wife Rachel Needoba planted a high-density 2-hectare vineyard in 2007, he also leases top sites like Bull Swamp and Camp Hill. Downie is known for his meticulous vineyard work and dedication to expressing place through Pinot Noir.
Planted in 1981 on red volcanic soils at 150m elevation, this dry-grown vineyard features four parcels of Pinot Noir: two north-facing MV6 blocks, an Abel block, and a sheltered south-facing MV6 parcel. Expect ripe dark fruits and spice with fine tannins and an earth like finish.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews....
What a wine. Everything has come together harmoniously – the enticing aromas all spicy, floral and earthy, the flavours all juicy cherries and exotic spices with blood orange acidity. The tannins are beautiful, shapely and supple yet oh-so fine and the acid just teases out the finish to linger long. Lovely drink here folks. Alas, will sell out in a flash – be quick. Drink by 2036.
96 Points
Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion -
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2025 Windowrie The Mill Pinot NoirNew South Wales, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA juicy, brambly Pinot Noir with a relatively straight forward fruit driven conclusion.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Pretty aromas of violet, ripe cherry and strawberry mix with hints of rhubarb and spicy bramble like notes. Juicy red cherry, rhubarb and strawberry fruits overlay a brambly dried herb and spice back drop. Polished tannins and fresh underlying acidity with a relatively straight forward fruit driven conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews….
Lots to like with this excellent value Pinot Noir. The colour is quite a shimmering crimson complemented by lovely aromatics, which open with cherries, followed by florals and raspberries. Sleek and supple in structure, there is good focus and a fine line of acidity. The wine is of medium length, finishing with silky tannins. Enjoy this over the next three to five years. Drink 2025-2030.
93 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com
An obsession with a fickle varietal.
Once you experience it, you never forget it. For some wine lovers, Pinot Noir becomes an obsession. While promising one of world's greatest wine experiences, it can also deliver some of the most disappointing. What is it about Pinot that makes it so frustratingly variable? There are known quality factors which offer encouragement to winemakers. Micro-climates have been observed to play an important part in a successful matrix, particularly the diurnal temperature range. Pinot Noir is a little like Riesling, in the sense that it requires warm, but not overly hot days and cool nights to fully develop its maximum flavour potential. Sunshine hours, rainfall, time and rate of precipitation are all important. Countering this is the fact that the same clone will not respond to differences in micro-climate in the same way. Older vines make better wines. Creative and adaptive viticultural management and winemaking are essential. Buy Pinot Noir online. Any questions about our products or shipping? Please feel free to get in touch by calling us directly on 1800 069 295 or by emailing [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Browse and buy Pinot Noir online, spend more than $200 and you'll qualify for free delivery to most of Australia.
















































