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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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    2020 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2027-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The 2020 vintage was slightly cooler than the average growing season, resulting in wines with more profound character and depth. Blair Walter noting: "We have great expectations for the 2020 wines." Fruit sourced for their wines are fully organic and follow biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.
    Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. The fruit for this wine is a blend of four vineyards; Cornish Point, Calvert, MacMuir and The Elms.

    Aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels with the inclusion of 20% whole clusters in the ferment. Opaque dark red black colour with a dark purple red hue. Fragrant violet, dark cherry, anise and plum aromas meld into forest floor, a subtle meatiness and spicy cedar. Flooding the palate is a rich, powerful core of dark cherry, dark plum and anise flavours which are underscored by spicy cedar, earth, infusions of fresh herbs and dried meats. Fresh finish with a polished but firm tannin structure that leads into a long aftertaste that has a sturdy feel to it.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews....
    A perfumed nose of strawberries, sour cherries, raspberries, violets, vanilla and baking spices. It’s medium-to full-bodied with lively acidity and fine tannins. Balanced and compact with a velvety texture and a bright core of fruit on the mid-palate. Long finish. Chewy. Needs a few years to soften, but already impressive. Screw cap.
    95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2018 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Other Reviews….
    This fresh, vibrant young and complex Block 3 pinot is a powerhouse of ripe red and dark-cherry aromas with striking purity of fruit, framed in sappy freshness. The palate is seamless with such long, finely detailed tannin, carrying really supple and meltingly ripe red and dark cherries. A thing of wonder. This has a wildly fresh, lively fruit core that launches up and expands long on the finish. Superb! Drink now. Screw cap.
    97 points
    jamessuckling.com


     
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    2018 Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Other Reviews….
    Tasted at bottling, this has very attractive, floral and sappy aromas with ripe red cherries, blueberries, blood oranges and orange zest. The oak is very subtle. The palate is very smooth and deeply creamy with a super succulent and rich array of juicy, lithe tannin , carrying to a long, fleshy and fluid finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    94-95 points
    jamessuckling.com

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    2019 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2020-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The 2019 vintage was a stellar one in Central Otago, winemaker Blair Walter barely able to contain his enthusiasm for the wines, stating “These are without doubt some of the most thrilling wines we have yet made.” Perhaps their best ever vintage the quality shines through in this Bannockburn Pinot Noir.
    Aged for 13 months in French oak barrels, 27% of which were new, sourced from Burgundian coopers. Deep dark red black tinged core with a purple red hue. The highly perfumed nose sees violet, ripe dark cherry, red plum, strawberry and anise scents soar out of the glass with lightly smoked cedar, a faint whiff of clove and spicy incense like notes ensuing. Immensely rich and pleasurable the seductive palate is layered with dark cherry, ripe plum and anise fruits that have a slippery textural feel. They meld into strawberry, toasty cedar, subtle dried herb and spice elements. Magnificent power wave with silky smooth tannins and an energetic freshness to the very long moreish aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    2019 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The 2019 vintage was a stellar one in Central Otago, winemaker Blair Walter barely able to contain his enthusiasm for the wines, stating “These are without doubt some of the most thrilling wines we have yet made.” Fruit sourced for their wines are fully organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.

    Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. This wine is taken from Block 3 of The Elms vineyard where a deep bench of glacial soil is interspersed with calcarious seams.

    Other Reviews....
    Powerful, elegant and potentially very complex pinot noir with floral, rose petal, dark cherry, plum, raspberry, five spice, dried herb and a suggestion of toasty oak flavours. The wine became more accessible as it sat in the glass and deserves to be aerated. An initial hint of sweet fruit is balanced by stemmy tannins that are more pronounced on an impressively lengthy finish. A great cellaring prospect.
    Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review

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    2019 Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2020-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Opaque dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright dark red hue showing excellent depth. A fragrant mix of violet, ripe cherry, plum and anise sails through the olfactory senses with some forest floor, light smoked meats and spicy fresh herb notes also evident. Rich dark cherry and plum fruits ride an expansive power wave of flavour that floods every corner of the mouth. Elements of anise, spicy cedar, forest floor and infusions of fresh herbs lie underneath. Supple and silky it has beautifully integrated, velvet like tannins and a very fine spine of acidity. Concludes exceptionally long and moreish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
    2019 Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The 2019 vintage was a stellar one in Central Otago, winemaker Blair Walter barely able to contain his enthusiasm for the wines, stating “These are without doubt some of the most thrilling wines we have yet made.” Fruit sourced for their wines are fully organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.

    Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Calvert Vineyard is located on Felton Road and is just 1km east of The Elms Vineyard and the winery.

    2019 Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The 2019 vintage was a stellar one in Central Otago, winemaker Blair Walter barely able to contain his enthusiasm for the wines, stating “These are without doubt some of the most thrilling wines we have yet made.” Fruit sourced for their wines are fully organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.

    Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Block 5 is situated on a gentle north facing slope in the heart of The Elms vineyard and was planted in 1993.

    2017 Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen

    Other Reviews….
    This is an extraordinary wine. It boasts great purity and power with layer upon layer of subtle flavours that include violets, red rose petal, dark cherry and mixed spices – a kaleidoscope of ever-changing characters most keenly displayed on the finish. It’s delicate, fragrant and has enormous length. Wonderful now – I look forward to charting its progress with bottle age. 13.5% (Screwcap). Drink now to 2027.
    100 points
    Bob Campbell – The Real Wine Review

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    2018 Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This wine was aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels sourced from Burgundian coopers. Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. Springing from the glass are perfumed scents of dark cherries, strawberries and plum that have a violet overlay with light anise, forest floor, spicy cedar and fresh herb notes ensuing. Rich, deep and expansive with a velvety feel yet light and agile across the palate, mouthfilling flavours of ripe dark cherries, strawberries and spicy plum overlay lightly toasted cedar, anise, forest floor and dried herb characters. Delicious and exceptionally long with silky smooth, perfectly integrated tannins it concludes with a powerful, supplely textured aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2017 Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Aged for 13 months in 28% new French oak barrels from artisan Burgundian coopers. Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Intense spicy ripe dark cherry and strawberry aromatics with a violet overlay blossom from the glass. Ensuing are traces of anise, meaty forest floor like characters and lightly toasted spicy cedar. Rich, powerful and supple in texture the palate is greeted with a tidal wave of ripe dark cherry, strawberry, anise, toasty cedar, forest floor and spice flavours. Velvet smooth tannins. Magnificent length and drive concluding with a very moreish finish of spicy dark cherries, plum and strawberries laced with anise, toasty cedar and meaty forest floor characters.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2016 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2023-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This wine was aged for 13 months in 25% new French oak barrels. Semi translucent bright dark red core with a slight tinge of black around the outskirts and a vivid crimson red hue. Very perfumed nose offering up a combination of violets, ripe cherries, strawberries and plums which intermesh with anise, spicy cedar and faint hints of stalk. Light on its feet and supple in the mouth yet rich and powerful, this Pinot possesses great poise and balance. Gracing the palate are flavours of ripe dark cherries, plums, strawberries and anise which sit over a backdrop of spicy cedar, a touch of meatiness and traces of dried clove. Superb drive and length with velvet smooth tannins seamlessly integrated to the fruit. Elegant yet very powerful with a long savoury aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, plum, strawberries, anise, lightly toasted cedar, traces of meatiness and dried cloves.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    2017 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen

    Other Reviews….
    This a terrific example of one of the country’s consistently best wines. I find the silken, seamless texture totally seductive. It’s challenging to identify individual flavours because there are so many of them, this wine defines complexity. Floral, herb, berry fruit and an array of hard-to-describe savoury elements suggesting baked earth, wood smoke and the sort of scents you might encounter in sniffing distance of a Turkish spice stall. 13.5% (Screwcap)
    Drink now to 2028.
    99 points
    Bob Campbell – The Real Wine Review

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    2017 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Delicious, long and powerful, this is a superb Central Otago Pinot Noir.

    Aged for 13 months in French oak of which 22% was new. Great depth of colour displaying a deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Beautifully scented the highly aromatic nose features perfumed notes of violets, hints of lavender, ripe red and dark cherries as well as plums laced with anise followed by traces of incense, spicy cedar and fresh herbs. Richly fruited with a supple elegance to the textural feel, this outstanding Pinot possesses a power wave of flavour that stretches long onto the finish. Deliciously moreish ripe dark cherry, spicy dark plum and anise flavours flood the mouth with an undercard of well integrated spicy cedar, subtle incense infusions and fresh herb elements. Finishes with great freshness and seamlessly integrated, polished tannins. Exceptionally long aftertaste of spicy ripe dark cherries, plum, anise, spicy cedar and fresh herbs.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Elegant, fresh and vibrant, this red starts off wonderfully perfumed, with lavender, white pepper and green tea notes that accentuate the purity of the cherry and raspberry flavors. Polished tannins still provide some grip on the finish, where white truffle and forest floor details linger. Drink now through 2032.
    96 points
    Wine Spectator

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    2016 Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent dark red colour with a light crimson hue. Perfumed aromas of violets, ripe dark cherries, strawberries and anise ascend from the glass followed by lightly toasted oak, faint meaty characters and spice. Richly fruited with a soft silky feel, flavours of ripe dark cherries, strawberries and subtle anise decorate the palate with an underlying meatiness and spicy cedar following on. Velvet smooth tannins. Excellent power wave concluding with a long savoury aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, strawberries, a touch of anise, light toasty cedar and dried meats.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    This has less charm and more punch than the Cornish Point. Plenty of earthy dark-fruited strength, some bold, darker plum-cherry flavors and quite expansive build into the finish. A full-flavored and assertive pinot noir. Drink now. Screw cap.
    92 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2023 Fetherston Fungi Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Light, fresh and supple with an elegant red fruited conclusion.

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant cherry and strawberry aromas along with some violet notes blossom out of the glass trailed by forest floor, bramble and spicy dried herbs. Light in body the palate is both fresh and supple in its feel with red cherry and strawberry fruits melding into a forest floor, fresh herb and spice infused back drop. Polished tannins with an elegant red fruited conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Fetherston Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 13.4%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Includes 15% whole bunch with maturation taking place in French oak of which 28% was new. Semi translucent red to dark red in colour with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry, strawberry and rhubarb scents are interwoven with hints of clove, forest floor and spicy cedar. Light in body, elegant red cherry and rhubarb flavours drive the palate with notions of forest floor, delicate fresh herb infusions and spicy cedar lying underneath. Finishes savoury with good freshness and fine grained tannins.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.4%

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    2022 Fetherston Fungi Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 12.3%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant purple red hue. Perfumed nose with exceptionally fragrant violet, red cherry and strawberry scents flooding the olfactory senses. Anise, fresh herb, delicate forest floor and spice notes are also evident. Light in body, juicy red cherry and strawberry fruits carry an underlying freshness. Delicate herb infusions, forest floor and spicy cedar elements lie underneath. Polished tannins finishing youthfully bright and savoury.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.3%

    Other Reviews….
    Hand-picked fruit from six Yarra Valley sites, all clone MV6. Matured for seven months in barriques and puncheons (12% new). A vibrant cherry red. Brightly fruited and immediately engaging with its aromas of red and black fruits, rose, potpourri and incense. It's bright and crunchy fruited on the palate, too, with lively acidity and gently grippy tannins making for a moreish and refreshing mouthful. A great food wine that could easily be served slightly chilled on a warm day, too. Drink by 2027.
    92 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2020 Fetherston Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)
    ABV: 12.3%
    Closure: Stelvin

    From 24 year old vines with 20% whole bunch inclusion and maturation taking place in French oak puncheons of which 25% were new. Translucent cherry red colour with a very light red hue. Fragrant red cherry and strawberry scents infused with violets intermingle with clove, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light and fresh, delicious red cherry, rhubarb and winter strawberry fruits carry a supple textural feel. Forest floor, clove, dried meat and spicy cedar elements lie underneath. Very polished tannins with a lick of lively acidity on the elegant, savoury finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.3%

    Other Reviews….
    Strange to say, but this puts me in mind of some Pinot Noir from days of yore. Like Diamond Valley Close Planted, or something like that. I know, I’m getting on a bit when I say things like that, though I reckon CM would also see the similarity, not least because he’s much older than me. And possibly wiser. And also probably loves this style of Pinot Noir. Spicy, minty, strawberry and autumnal. It’s fresh, crisp and kind of sappy, but in a good way. A bit of tang, some orange zest flavour too, a cool feathering of emery tannin, and a juicy red fruited finish of fine length. Really nice wine. Should age well. Drink 2023-2029+
    93+ points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    2021 Fetherston Fungi Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)
    ABV: 12.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bright red to dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light purple red hue. Alluring violet, ripe red cherry and wild strawberry scents blossom out of the glass with some light forest floor and spicy fresh herb notes also present. Light in body with a supple feel the palate is decorated with delicious ripe red cherry and strawberry fruits which meld into delicate forest floor, fresh herb and spicy cedar characters. Finishes with good freshness, polished tannins and ample length.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.8%

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    2019 Fetherston Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Made from 23 year old vines utilising 33% whole bunch fruit with maturation taking place in French oak puncheons of which 25% was new. Semi translucent bright red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Attractive violet, red cherry and winter strawberry scents show good lift with notions of forest floor, meaty notes and spicy cedar also chiming in. Possessing the varietals classic trait of power without weight, the palate is flooded with delicious ripe cherry and strawberry fruits. Expansive and supple in it’s feel the back half picks up elements of forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Silky tannins are complimented by fresh acidity. Concludes long and savoury.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    An ethereal, pretty pinot, with a heady fragrance of red roses, raspberries and woodsy spices. It's lighter framed, with a fineness to its tannins, crunchy acidity and a succulence that makes you return for another sip. Drink by 2027.
    95 points
    Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2019 Fetherston Fungi Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)
    ABV: 13.7%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Vibrant dark red colour with tinges of black around the edges and a light purple red hue. Perfumed like nose with scents of violets married to ripe cherries, strawberries, hints of anise, forest floor and spicy fresh herbs. Bright red cherry and juicy strawberry fruits are underpinned by vivid acidity with some forest floor, fresh herb infusions and spice making an appearance on the back half. Fine grained tannins finishing with a youthful freshness on the aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.7%

    Other Reviews….
    Hand-picked from a vineyard at Yarra Glen, 30% whole bunch, wild ferment and 8 months in French oak (15% new). Plenty of ripe and almost perfumed cherry-like fruit to be found here, the whole bunch and oak inputs having only a minor say. It's juicy without tipping towards sweetness, and the fine astringency is the balancing factor. Really good drinking. Drink by 2026.
    93 points
    Steven Creber – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
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    2017 Fetherston Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)
    ABV: 12.9%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Produced utilising 67% whole bunch fruit with maturation taking place in French oak of which 25% was new. Deep, slightly cloudy dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet scents blossom from the glass followed by ripe cherry and strawberry fruit notes. Subtle forest floor, fresh herb and spicy cedar nuances are also present. Delicious ripe red cherry and winter strawberry flavours overlay a delicate back drop of forest floor, fresh herb infusions and spice. Supple in its feel with silky tannins and a medium to long finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.9%

    Other Reviews….
    Clones MV6, 777, G5, 114 and 115, hand-picked, 67% whole bunches in the ferment, 30 days on skins, matured in French oak (25% new). Wow. This doesn't waste a second in establishing its savoury pedigree. Those with a whole bunch preference (like myself) will enjoy the wine greatly, the long period on skins adding to the enjoyment and complexity. Drink by 2027.
    95 points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

    Label refresh here. 320 dozen produced. Yarra Glen (67%) and Macclesfield. Hand-picked. 67% whole bunch (which looks like the Yarra Glen component, I’d guess).
    Raspberry, brown spices, almost chocolaty, with a mint and dried herb perfume. Medium-bodied, graphite tannin, good amount of crunch and savoury spice, rhubarb, cool acidity, generous flavour and a long dry wheaty amaro tinged finale. Earth and grip. A lot of character and interest. And as a closing remark, I really like how emphatic it is through the finish. Drink 2019-2027.
    94 points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front
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    2024 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir
    Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A wonderfully perfumed, silky textured and highly moreish Pinot.

    This delicious Pinot Noir was made from two clones (114 and MV6) and comprises a whole bunch component, which was fermented separately using maceration carbonique. Each component was matured separately in new (40%) and seasoned Italian coopered French oak 500 litre puncheons for a period of 12 months.
    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. The wonderfully perfumed nose evokes aromas of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and subtle rhubarb with some delicate anise, forest floor and dried herb and spice notes also chiming in. Silky textured and highly moreish, the palate features red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours. Notions of dried herbs, forest floor, bramble and spice are also apparent. Excellent power wave with cashmere like tannins. Finishes long and supple.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews......
    One-third whole bunch done as a carbonic component and blended back; 10 months in 40% new French oak puncheons. A pinot noir of layers, deceptively so, as it builds in flavour and nuance across the palate. A pristine purity resides here. Brilliant bright cherry red hues. Boysenberry, cherry and raspberry fruits mix with musky florals and sweet spice aromas. Concentrated and fleshy, it sets about releasing hints of forest floor and a gentle savouriness tied to vibrant, summery fruits and woody spice to taste, all delivered through a web of fine tannins. Flows evenly and with staying power. Drink by 2030.
    94 points
    Jeni Port - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir
    Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This delicious Pinot Noir was made from two clones (114 and MV6) and comprises a whole bunch component, which was fermented separately using maceration carbonique. Each component was matured separately in new (40%) and seasoned Italian coopered French oak 500 litre puncheons for a period of 12 months.
    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a vibrant light red hue. Blossoming out of the glass with a perfumed like intensity are alluring scents of violets, red cherry, wild strawberry and fresh herbs which are complimented by hints of clove, forest floor and spicy cedar. Delicious red cherry and strawberry fruits power across the moreish palate with traces of anise, forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs and spicy cedar in the background. Fresh supple feel with polished tannins leading into a long energetic red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir
    Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This delicious Pinot Noir was made from two clones (114 and MV6) and comprises a one third whole bunch component, which was fermented separately using maceration carbonique. Each component was matured separately in new (40%) and seasoned Italian coopered French oak 500 litre puncheons for a period of 12 months.

    An uber moreish Beechworth Pinot that boasts explosive power.

    Semi translucent bright red colour with a light red hue. Wonderfully aromatic and perfumed, violet like scents intermingle with red cherry, strawberry and subtle anise. Notes of fresh herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar ensue. Only light in body yet powerful and expansive, the palate is graced with red cherry, strawberry and anise flavours which are delivered with fantastic concentration. Supplely textured and possessing silky smooth tannins, notions of clove, forest floor and spicy cedar unfold across the back half. The explosive finish shows a juicy like freshness and a long peacocks tail like aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2024 Fin Wines Yay! Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Fin Wines, launched in January 2020 by JonJo McEvoy, Oliver Johns, and Angus Hean, is a fermentation collective based in Dixons Creek, Yarra Valley, on Wurundjeri Country. Focused on producing fresh, fun, and highly drinkable wines, ciders, and piquettes, they use minimal intervention techniques like spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, and minimal additives. The 10-acre vineyard, planted in the early 1990s on grey-red sandy loam over clay, is sustainably farmed to preserve soil and biodiversity. Its mix of south and north-facing slopes benefits from cooling influences from nearby hills.

    This 100% Pinot Noir from Coldstream in the Yarra Valley is crafted for a fruit-forward expression. The wine spent 8 days on skins with minimal intervention and just 2 months in barrel to preserve its vibrant early ferment aromatics. Light-bodied with bright acidity, it showcases red berries, blackcurrants, cherries, and a touch of cola nut and licorice, complemented by hints of wild fennel and citrus pith. A fresh, fragrant, and effortless Pinot.
    Alc. 12%

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    2018 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2021-2022)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Semi translucent bright dark red colour with a vibrant red purple tinged hue. Fragrant violet notes intermingle with crushed ripe red cherry and strawberry aromatics followed by traces of anise, some inkiness and spice. Light and elegant, juicy flavours of freshly crushed ripe cherries and strawberries prevail over a touch of inky earth like characters and spice. Bright finish with finely grained tannins and a ripe cherry, strawberry, violet infused, subtle inky earth and spice aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
    • 91
    2019 Forty-Two Degrees South Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright purple red hue. Ripe dark cherry and plum aromas are married to some anise, subtle inky earth and spice notes. Freshly crushed dark cherry and plum fruits fill the mouth giving it a juicy feel. Elements of anise, inky earth and spice sit underneath. Bright youthful finish with slightly dryish but fine grained tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%
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    2022 Forty-Two Degrees South Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red core with black shaded edges and a youthful dark red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and winter strawberry scents drift through the nostrils followed by some fresh herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light in body the palate features juicy red cherry and rhubarb fruits over a background of forest floor and delicate spicy cedar. Fine grained, slightly dusty tannins with good freshness and an elegant savoury aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2021 Fowles Farm to Table Pinot Noir
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14.1%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light brick red tinged hue. Fragrant aromas of dark cherry, rhubarb, dried herbs, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice greet the nostrils. Delicious cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours are layered across the palate with a supple feel. Lying beneath are notions of brambly dried herbs, forest floor and spice. Polished tannins with a spicy medium to long finish that’s quite savoury.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.1%

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    2017 Foxeys Hangout Pinot Noir
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Semi translucent dark red core with a light red hue. Pronounced dark cherry and anise aromatics show good lift with hints of violet also present. Forest floor, stalky cedar and spice notes then ensue. Soft, fleshy and rich, the palate dispenses generous ripe dark cherry, spicy anise, toasty oak, forest floor and dried herb flavours. Velvet like tannins have a sturdy underbelly. Good power with a long spicy dark cherry and anise aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
    2020 Francois Cotat Sancerre Rose
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Cork

    The domaine of Francois Cotat is a tiny 4 hectares, and has been making some of the most exceptional wines of the Loire since 1947. Their success and individuality can be attributed to François' intense passion for creating the finest wine possible and his exceptionally placed vineyards. Prudent viticulture combined with densely planted vines, ultra-low yields and relatively late harvesting produces fantastically flavoursome fruit. Whilst not Biodynamic, Francois uses organic fertilisers and racks according to the phases of the moon. His incredible wines develop with age and, in the best vintages, can be cellared for more than 30 years.

    Cotat's rosé is cult and one of a very small group that benefit from (and in some ways demand) aging. Just like Cotat's whites, with age, it's the terroir that comes to dominate the rosé with a singular minerality. There may be a silky texture and gentle floral notes, but it's the stony minerality that defines old Cotat rosé. Sadly, they're as rare as they are beautiful.

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    2022 Francois Rousset-Martin Cuvee 909 Pinot Noir
    Jura, FRANCE
    $160. 00
    Bottle
    $1920.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Francois Rousset is producing some of the most captivating wines in the Jura right now. Launching his winery in 2006 in the Chateau Chalon appellation, Francois labels his wines as Cotes du Jura since he makes them in a non-oxidative ouillé or topped-up style. Vinified by parcel, the farming is organic-certified with little to no sulphur and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

    Other Reviews....
    The 2022 Pinot Noir Cuvée 909 is not the same profile as the 2021, as the years were very different. It's the domaine Pinot Noir and comes from Pinot Droit vines planted in 1998 in the lieu-dit En Beuzard in the neighboring village of Ménetru-le-Vignoble on limestone soils that are not that different from those in Burgundy. It was produced with an old style of winemaking (destemmed) but without using any added sulfur. It fermented with 50% full clusters and matured in a pièce (600 liters) that had been used for Trousseau before for around 18 months. It's a little riper, despite having the same alcohol on the label (13.5%), and there's a touch of meat, iron and earth. It has a medium-bodied to full-bodied palate with grainy tannins and good balance. 5,000 bottles were filled in November 2023. Drink 2024-2029.
    93 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Aug 09, 2024)

    The 2022 Pinot Noir Côtes du Jura Cuvée 909 hails from vines planted in 1998. Ripe red fruit jumps out of the glass and mingles with crushed violets and spicy undertones. Medium- to full-bodied and remarkably polished, the 2022 is deliciously juicy yet also downright serious. Bright and fruit-driven on the finish, the Cuvée 909 is a contender for the finest Jura Pinot of the vintage. Drink 2024-2028.
    93 points
    Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous

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    2021 Franz Haas Pinot Nero
    Alto Adige, ITALY
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Light and savoury with earthy cherry and rhubarb flavours over a dried herb and spice back drop.

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Aromas of dried cherries and rhubarb mix with strawberry, dried herbs and spicy earth. Light and savoury the palate features earthy cherry and rhubarb flavours over a dried herb and spice back drop. Slightly grainy tannins with a spicy mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A fresh and tight pinot with aromas of sliced strawberries, cherries and lemon zest. Pink peppercorns, too. Medium-bodied, juicy and transparent, with fine tannins and excellent clarity. Drink now. Screw cap.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2024 Frenchman’s Cap Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fragrantly scented with a supple flow of rich fruit and a long moreish finish.

    Semi translucent red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry, strawberry and anise aromas are interwoven with forest floor, dried herb and spice notes. Rich dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours flow supplely across the palate with notions of dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar the undercard. Polished tannins with a long moreish finish. Great everyday drinking Pinot.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2024 Freycinet Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.9%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Powerful and expansive with juicy dark to black fruits.

    Matured in French oak barriques (25% new) for a period of 10 months. Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a vibrant purple red hue. Pronounced dark cherry, strawberry and more subtle anise aromas set sail from the glass followed by some violet, fresh herb, earth and delicate spicy cedar notes. Juicy dark to black cherry, wild strawberry and anise flavours flood the mouth with spicy cedar, earth and infusions of fresh herbs sitting in the background. Powerful and expansive, it has grainy tannins which lend a structured feel across the long expressive finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.9%

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    2021 Friends of Punch Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Includes a 5% whole bunch component with aging taking place in French oak for 10 months. Semi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Fragrant red cherry and winter strawberry scents intermix with a dash of sour cherries, forest floor, sappy cedar, fresh herb and spice notes. Delicious red cherry and winter strawberry fruits show ample freshness and offer plenty of savoury appeal. Adding complexity are spicy cedar, forest floor, subtle rhubarb and infusions of fresh herbs. Lively acidity with a polished tannin structure and long bright juicy red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2021 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $33. 99
    Bottle
    $407.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)
    ABV: 13.6%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red black tinged core with a bright dark red hue. Elevated dark cherry, plum and anise aromas fill the nostrils followed by some fresh herb, earth and spice notes. Light to medium weight the palate is filled with youthful dark cherry and plum fruits that have a juicy feel. Spicy anise, faint forest floor, light toast and infusions of fresh herbs meld into a finish that shows plenty of freshness. Polished tannins with a savoury aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.6%

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    2019 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $33. 99
    Bottle
    $407.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Very deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Intense ripe dark cherry, dark plum and anise aromatics are intermeshed with vanillin cedar, spicy dried herbs and forest floor. Rich and weighty the palate has a fleshy ripe flavour profile of black cherries, anise and dark plum over toasty oak, dried herbs and spice. Ripe sturdy tannins with a long amply endowed aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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    2018 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Spicy red to dark cherry aromas mix with forest floor, dried herbs, meaty notes and subtle smoky cedar. Light to medium weight and quite spicy the palate is decorated with dark cherry, plum, dried meats, forest floor and dried herbs with some lightly toasted cedar in the background. Slightly dryish but fine grained tannins with a spice laced aftertaste.
    Cellar 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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    2016 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red colour with a bright dark red hue. Fragrantly scented the nose offers up a bouquet of ripe dark cherries and plum laced with anise. Toasty cedar, forest floor and spicy dried herbs are also apparent. Light and supple in the mouth with good freshness on the finish the palate sports ripe dark cherry and plum flavours which intermix with some anise, toasty cedar and spice. Velvet like tannins. Good power with an aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, plums, anise, toasty cedar and forest floor.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    As ever, excellent colour; a serious pinot noir, opening with a perfumed bouquet given an extra dimension with subtle French oak. The palate has striking length and persistence thanks to fine-grained tannins running from start to finish. Could well become spectacular over the next 5+ years - I'd be in no hurry to drink it. Drink by 2029.
    94 points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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    2017 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. The nose expels aromas of ripe dark cherries, plum and anise which are trailed by lightly toasted cedar, earth and spice. Rich and generous to the point of being almost full bodied, the palate is awash with ripe black cherry, dark plum and anise fruit which is carried by a toasty cedar and spicy earth back drop. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins. Good depth finishing medium to long with plenty of spice. A big rich style of Pinot.
    Cellar 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%
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    2017 Fromm Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    Reduced from $99.99
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    This release is the 21st release from the Clavin Vineyard. Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced dark to black cherry, anise and strawberry aromas fill the nostrils complimented by toasty cedar, dried herb, earth and spice notes. Rich dark to black cherry, dark plum and anise flavours carry a fleshy texture across the weighty palate with notions of strawberry, spicy cedar, earth and subtle dried herbs lingering long through the back half. Velvet smooth yet sturdily built tannin structure with a ripe powerful finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A strong red-cherry nose with a deep sense of complexity that is, for now, tightly buried in this young pinot. There is plenty of spice and earthy sous bois to come with some more time. The pedigree is instantly seen on the palate with an enthralling interplay of power and elegance. Long, fresh and pure cherries and red plums fold through layers of fine tannins. Drink in 2023.
    96 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    A magnificent offering; the fabulously fragrant bouquet shows dark berry aromas with dried herb, warm spice, flint, almond and floral notes, followed by a impeccably focused palate that offers outstanding weight and depth. It is multi-layered and symphonic, as well as firmly structured, promising to evolve graciously. From the Brancott Valley district. At its best: 2020 to 2030. Certified organic.
    97 Points
    Sam Kim

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    2016 Fromm Cuvee ‘H’ Pinot Noir
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Certified organic. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a brick red hue. Pronounced black cherry and anise aromas intermix with dark plum, earth, dried herbs, vanillin cedar and hints of leather. Rich black cherry, anise and plum flavours traverse the mid weighted palate. Dryish finish with spicy vanillin cedar, earthy dried herb and subtle leather lingering through the back half. Supple mouth feel with a velvety yet sturdy tannin structure concluding with a ripe fleshy medium to long aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews…..
    This is a very strong follow-up to the inaugural 2015 release. Aromas of bright red cherries carry bright, spicy and lightly earthy nuances on the nose. Flavors of fresh red and black cherries are swathed in gently creamy baking-spice complexity. The tannins run smooth, fine and even. Drink or hold.
    96 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    Potent perfume runs with red cherry, just-ripe raspberry, new leather, some char/old spice cupboard scents, all up very pleasing. Light and fine in the palate, a swish of elegant, fine red berry fruit flavours, dusting of spice, gradually building pucker. Take time with this, it’s a beauty. Drink 2018-2028.
    95 Points
    Mike Bennie – The Wine Front

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    2020 Gala Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)
    ABV: 13.4%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Vibrant ruby red colour with a purple red tinged hue. Perfumed aromatics of violets, ripe cherries and strawberries are trailed by some anise, light forest floor and spice. Juicy cherry and strawberry fruits are underpinned by inky earth, subtle anise and spice. Finishes with a youthful freshness. Polished tannins leading into an uncomplicated aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.4%
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    2017 Gala Estate Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Dark red in colour with black tinged edges and a very dark red hue. Lifted dark cherry and ripe strawberry aromas mix with anise, toasty cedar, earth and spicy herbs. Light to medium weight the palate has a rich flavour profile of ripe dark cherries, strawberries and anise which meld into spicy earth and dried herb characters. Expansive and fleshy it has velvety tannins and finishes with a ripe and powerful aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
    • 89
    2018 Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road Pinot Noir
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $16. 99
    Bottle
    $203.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2019)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Semi translucent dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant ripe red cherry and strawberry aromatics infused with fresh herbs are trailed by some light anise and spice. Soft around the edges with juicy red cherry and strawberry fruits in between, there’s also subtle dried herb and spice nuances evident. Polished tannins with a lick of bright acidity on the medium length finish.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 14%
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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.