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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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2018 Ten Miles East Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Dark red in colour with subtle black tinged edges and a semi translucent dark red hue. Perfumed violet top notes meld into anise, black cherry and plum scents with some toasty cedar and spice also present. Quite ripe and juicy the mid weighted palate features flavours of anise, black cherry and black plum. Some smoky cedar and spicy dried herb characters lie underneath. Fleshy mouthfeel with fine grained tannins and a medium length conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%

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2015 Ten Miles East Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent bright red colour with a crimson red hue. Showing good perfumed lift the nose features aromas of violets, ripe red cherries and strawberries over some dried herb notes and spicy cedar. Light in body, savoury flavours of ripe red cherries, red raspberries and traces of strawberry jam overlay stalky dried herb infusions and spicy cedar. Supple mouthfeel finishing with velvet smooth tannins and a long aftertaste of ripe cherries, touches of strawberry jam, stalky dried herbs and spicy cedar.
Drink over next 3-4 years.
Alc 13.5%

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2018 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2022-2023)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent bright red colour with a light crimson hue. Fragrant aromas of violets, red cherries and strawberries are gently overlaid by anise, subtle toasty oak, forest floor and spicy herb notes. Light in body with appealing freshness the palate has a savoury flavour profile of red cherries and strawberries infused with forest floor, spicy cedar and fresh herbs. Bright, vibrant acidity with refined tannins and a medium length finish.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2017 Ten Minutes by Tractor Down The Hill Estate Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Uplifted scents of ripe dark cherries and anise meld into earthy dried herb, lightly toasted cedar and spice notes. Rich dark cherry, plum and anise flavours fill the mouth underpinned by earthy forest floor, lightly toasted cedar and spicy dried herb characters. Polished tannins provide a sturdy framework. Good power with a lengthy finish.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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A best barrels selection from vineyards at lower altitudes. Supple and spicy, with juicy red fruits criss-crossing the well balanced palate. Made for drinking, not sipping. Drink by 2025.
94 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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2017 Ten Minutes by Tractor Up the Hill Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent bright red colour with a light brick red hue. Nosing offers up a mixture of red and dried cherries infused with herbs followed by a light smoked meat overlay, forest floor, some stalky notes and spice. Light in body with a supple feel the palate has an elegant savouriness to it with dried cherry and winter strawberry flavours melding into dried herbs, a subtle meatiness and spicy forest floor characters. Velvety tannins and nicely balanced acidity with moderate power on the finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews….
Lighter colour than most of its siblings. The converse of the Down the Hill Pinot, not necessarily what I expected. Very pretty strawberry red fruits, the fragrance of the bouquet and mouthfeel and length impeccable. Drink by 2027.
95 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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2018 Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged for 11 months in a mixture of new and old French oak barriques. Dark red core with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet scents are followed by dark cherry and anise which have a meaty overlay. Forest floor and spicy cedar notes also chime in. Light in body ripe cherry and strawberry fruits intermix with meaty game like characters, forest floor, subtle dried herbs and spicy cedar. Finishes with good freshness, sturdy yet refined tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews…..
70% from Coolart Road, 12% Wallis, 7% Spedding, 6% Judd and 5% McCutcheon Vineyards. Hand-picked, 0-20% whole bunches depending on the batch, 25-30 days on skins, 21% new oak for 11 months. An aromatic bouquet with plum joining red berries. Drink by 2027.
94 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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2016 Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged in a mixture of new and old French oak barriques. Semi translucent dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed scents of violets, ripe cherries and strawberries meld into anise, hints of toasty oak, traces of forest floor and spice notes. Light and expressive the palate has flavours of ripe dark cherries and strawberries which are carried by anise, light smoky cedar, forest floor and spicy dried herb elements. Supple mouthfeel, silky tannins and well balanced acidity concluding with good power.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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A slightly stricter release than previous and in this case, a positive step. The seamless integration of strawberry-plum fruit with creamy oak; the way acidity exposes autumn leaf characters to the sun; the way tartness makes fruit sweetness seem sophisticated. It's a wine in excellent form. Drink by 2024.
94 points
Campbell Mattinson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2021 Tenuta Mazzolino Terrazze Pinot Nero

Lombardia, ITALY
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Synthetic Cork

Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a red hue. Elevated black cherry and anise aromas intermingle with dried herbs, earth and spice. Rich black and morello cherry flavours have a juicy feel across the medium bodied palate with anise, scorched earth, subtle dried herbs and spice also chiming in. Ripe slightly chewy tannins with a long generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2016 Terre a Terre Summertown Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir

Piccadilly Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

ABV: 13.9%

Closure: Stelvin

Twenty percent whole bunch fermentation with maturation taking place in French oak of which 50% was new. Semi translucent bright red core with a light red hue. Ripe cherry and strawberry aromas laced with violets emanate from the glass followed by dried meats subtlety infused with herbs and spicy cedar. The palate possesses excellent drive with flavours of ripe cherries and strawberries infused with spice over a back ground of forest floor, cedar and subtle dried herbs. Bright acidity with slightly dryish but fine grained tannins. Medium to long spicy ripe cherry, red currant, strawberry, cedar and forest floor aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.9%

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2018 Terre a' Terre Heysen Vineyard Pinot Noir

Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Includes 15% whole bunch fermentation with aging taking place in French oak of which 40% was new. Semi translucent dark red colour with subtle tinges of black to the edges and a dark red hue. Perfumed aromas of violets, spicy dark cherries and strawberries intermix with hints of anise, lightly smoked cedar and dried herbs, the palate has elegant flavours of spicy dark cherries, earthy clove, smoky cedar and dried herbs. Slightly dryish finish with polished tannins and a modestly powered aftertaste.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2017 Tertini Tasmania Pinot Noir

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 13.9%

Closure: Stelvin

Dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Aromas of dark cherries, violets and subtle anise have a perfumed like intensity with toasty cedar, forest floor and spicy dried herb notes following on. Light to medium bodied the palate is well endowed with rich dark to black cherry fruits and anise which shows great drive. Elements of toasty cedar, earth, dried herbs and spice ensue. Fleshy mouthfeel, sturdy tannins providing the framework. Long conclusion.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.9%

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Everything to be admired about Tassie pinot. Depth of flavour and aroma - black cherry, redcurrants, whole bunch fragrance, brown spices form maturation in French oak. All that coupled with a firm but fine tannin structure and just-so acidity. Drink by 2027.
95 points
David Bicknell – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2021 The Coldstream Guard Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent red to dark red core with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant scents of violet, red cherry, strawberry and subtle anise drift through the nostrils followed by some brambly rhubarb like notes, forest floor and dried herbs. Light and vibrant, red cherry fruits are featured over subtle rhubarb, brambly cedar, dried herbs and spice. Fresh acidity and fine grained tannins with a red fruited conclusion that’s bright and savoury.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2019 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon, UNITED STATES
$155. 00
Bottle
$1860.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Pinot Noir Estate is expressive and transparent and offers incredible concentration for its weightless frame. Medium ruby in the glass, tones of flint, tar and burnt orange give way to a kaleidoscope of raspberries, red cherries, rose petals, pipe tobacco and forest floor. Medium-bodied, silky and seamless, it has a generous core of spicy fruit and a very long, layered finish. Streaked with flinty tones, it deserves to unwind in bottle for another 3-5 years, and it will be long-lived in the cellar. Drink: 2023-2038.
97 points
Erin Brooks - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Translucent ruby-red. Mineral-tinged black raspberry, cherry and floral scents are complemented by baking spice and succulent herb lourishes. Bright and energetic on the palate, offering sharply refined red and blue fruit, lavender and spicecake flavors braced by a spine of smoky minerality. Closes very long and precise, displaying lingering red fruit and floral qualities and well-judged, even tannins. Drink: 2024-2032.
93 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous

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2018 The Eyrie Vineyards The Eyrie Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon, UNITED STATES
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

David Lett had been pioneering cool climate Pinots in the Willamette Valley since the mid '60s, when he relocated as a viticulture and enology graduate from U.C.Davis. Lett brought with him cuttings of Wädenswil, the only Pinot clone certified as virus-free at the time by U.C. Davis, paving the way for Pinots in Oregon as this clone is naturally suited to cool, wet climate and crafts very distinctive reds with a bright fruit character as well as spice and floral notes.
Nowadays The Eyrie Vineyards is made up of 26 hectares (all certified organic and dry-farmed) across five sites all in the Dundee Hills AVA and is run by Lett's son, Jason. A distinguishing point of these wines is the elegance and ability to be long-lived in the cellar, gaining further complexity over the years, even decades.
Other Reviews....
Pale ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir The Eyrie is a stunning wine with 10-15 years of aging potential. It has detailed scents of raspberries, blackberries, star anise, tangerine oil and violets, and it continues to unfold aromatically as it spends time in the glass. Delicately intense, it glides through the mouth like velvet, with seemingly endless flavor and nuance, and a finish that goes on and on. Drink: 2024-2039.
98 points
Erin Brooks - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Vivid ruby-red. Pungent, mineral-accented red berry and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of five-spice powder, dark chocolate and candied flowers. Chewy and appealingly sweet, offering finely tuned black raspberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish. Shows fine clarity and floral thrust on the energetic finish, which is framed by steadily building tannins. Drink: 2024-2034.
94 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
Aromas of spiced cherries, wild strawberries and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins. Concentrated and brooding on the palate. A dried-floral note comes through. Great intensity and length. Good aging potential. Best after 2023.
95 points
jamessuckling.com

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2023 The Gathering Pinot Noir

Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Light 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.
Alc. 13.2%

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2020 The Other Wine Co. Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent bright dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet top notes mix with red cherry and red raspberry notes with notions of forest floor, a light meatiness and spicy cedar also chiming in. The palate has a youthful vibrancy to it with juicy cherry and ripe strawberry fruits overlaying subtle forest floor and spicy fresh herb infusions. Finishes with a clip of bright acidity, polished tannins and a deliciously fruity aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 The Other Wine Co. Pinot Noir

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Fifty percent whole bunch. Bright dark red purple colour with black tinged edges and a purple red hue. Fragrant notions of violets are married to ripe red cherries, winter strawberries, fresh herbs, forest floor and spice. The lively palate sees juicy cherry and winter strawberry fruits overlay forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs and faint spicy anise elements. Supple in its feel yet possessing a youthful brightness it has velvety tannins and a slightly inky finish. Delicious ripe berry driven aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2018 The Paring Pinot Noir

Santa Barbara, California, UNITED STATES
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Cork

Aged in French oak (35% new and 65% neutral) for 11 months. Deep dark red colour with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Intense ripe strawberry, dark cherry and plum scents sail out of the glass followed by some anise, fresh herb and spicy cedar notes. Rich dark plum and strawberry fruits carry ample weight and a ripe juicy feel. Anise, toasty cedar and spice characters ensue. Showing ample power it has velvety tannins and concludes long and opulently fruited.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.2%
Other Reviews….
The 2018 Pinot Noir sports a medium ruby/purple color as well as earthy cherry and raspberry fruits, violets, and peppery herb-like aromas and flavors. It's nicely textured, with terrific balance as well as outstanding purity of fruit, all making for a smoking value in Pinot Noir. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years or so. Drink 2020-2025.
92 Points
JebDunnuck.com

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2022 The Pawn El Desperado Pinot Noir

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Grown in a maritime climate with warm days and cool nights planted to a blend of several clones. Expect aromas of cherry cola, rose petals, and spice.

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2020 The Pawn El Desperado Pinot Noir

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Spicy cherry, anise and strawberry scents have a subtle fresh herb overlay. Light in body the palate is lit with bright, juicy cherry and strawberry fruits which are underpinned by subtle anise, forest floor and spicy fresh herb infusions. Fine grained tannins finishing with a burst of fresh acidity and a lively medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2018 The Pawn Wine Co. El Desperado Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Subtle violet scents are interwoven with cherry and strawberry fruits which are trailed by traces of anise and fresh herb notes. The palate boasts excellent intensity with juicy ripe cherry and strawberry fruits showing great drive. Supple mouthfeel with notions of anise and spicy earth making an appearance on the back half. Velvety tannins with a simple yet long and succulent aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2021 The Pawn Wine Co. El Desperado Pinot Noir

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Youthful dark red in colour with black tinged edges and a vibrant purple red hue. Freshly crushed cherry and raspberry aromas are followed by a whiff of violets with some fresh herb notes also evident. Light and fruity but possessing good intensity the palate is awash with crunchy cherry and ripe raspberry fruits which mix with earthy anise, infusions of fresh herbs and spice. Bright edgy acidity with slightly chalky tannins and a simple yet delicious finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2018 The Sum Pinot Noir

Great Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Escaping from the glass are violet, dark cherry and anise scents followed by dried clove and spice notes. Light to mid weighted palate with flavours of dark cherries, anise, scorched earth and spicy dried herbs. Dryish finish with slightly gravely tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.2%

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2024 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$57. 99
Bottle
$695.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Best 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.
Other Reviews....
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 Companion
This 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 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Other Reviews....
A light and fresh pinot with sliced strawberries and citrus aromas and flavors. Light body. Bright and vivid. Sliced peaches. Flinty and reductive at the end. Drink now.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 The Wanderer Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Includes 20% whole bunch fruit with maturation taking place in large format oak (30% new) for a period of 11 months. Semi translucent bright red colour with a light red hue. An attractive bouquet of violets, red cherries and winter strawberries shows good fragrance out of the glass. Forest floor, light clove and spice notes also chime in. Light in body the delicious palate carries ample freshness and power delivering an expansive flavour profile of red cherries, strawberries and a dash of sour cherries. Polished tannins and vibrant acidity with some forest floor, subtle dried herb and spice characters chiming in on the savoury aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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2019 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$52. 99
Bottle
$635.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Wanderer is the personal project of Gembrook Hill winemaker Andrew Marks. The Upper Yarra Valley Pinot is a Single vineyard wine from Yellingbo, at the Southern end of the Yarra Valley that incorporates 20% whole bunches and is matured in French oak (30% new) for a period of 11 months.
Semi translucent, slightly cloudy red colour with a light red hue. A perfumed bouquet of violets, red cherries and winter strawberries blossom from the glass trailed by some forest floor, light game, fragrant herb and spicy cedar notes. Light, supple and incredibly moreish, the palate is flooded with expansive red fruits that are delivered with exceptional power. Providing additional complexity are notions of dried herbs, forest floor, a subtle meatiness and spicy cedar. Beautifully polished tannins combine with remarkable freshness and lead into a very long red fruited conclusion that makes for irresistible drinking.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews….
This is a terrifically attractive Pinot Noir. In brand-new-release terms I’m not sure that I’ve ever seen such an inherently complex, and settled, release under this label. It’s expressive of undergrowth and strawberry, ripe red cherry, orange oil, sweet spice and more; not quite Unami but certainly savoury. It’s set with acid-riven tannin, which suggests that it will age beautifully over the medium term or longer, but it’s already on song for drinking. Drink 2022-2028+
95 points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

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2017 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Other Reviews....
The fancier labels in the cream with red font. I tasted a brilliant suite of new releases with winemaker Andrew Marks a few weeks ago. A strong reminder of his prowess.
Savoury, earthy, slighly reductive/bitumen scents with dried rose petal and cranberry in the mix. Transparent feel in the palate, sour-ish cherry flavours, supple tannins, great length, understated and very elegant here with a rush of amaro-tinged acidity. It’s subtle, delicate but delivers the goods, particularly texture and detail. Sheesh, a good ‘un indeed.
95 points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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2020 Thierry et Pascale Matrot Blagny La Piece Sous Le Bois Rouge Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
An ultra-fresh, cool and elegant mix of mostly ripe red berries is nuanced by a plethora of floral elements along with hints of anise and jasmine tea. I very much like the texture of the solidly concentrated medium weight flavors that are suave but nicely delineated on the dusty and chalky finish that displays excellent persistence. This is really very good and the impression of refinement is aided by the dense but fine-grained tannins. One to consider. Drink through 2030+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Blagny La Pièce Sous La Bois 1er Cru is very refined on the nose with perfumed red cherries, crushed strawberry and wild rose petal that blossom in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy red cherries and strawberry, still with some new oak to be assimilated on the finish though that will be soaked up in time. A priori, afford this 3-5 years in bottle before broaching. Drink 2025-2040.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Clear mid purple with a scintillating nose, this is a perfect rendition of 2020 red Burgundy at its best. The fruit is ripe but suave and pure, a few strawberry notes coming in, not too much acidity, refined tannins and great length.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Thierry et Pascale Matrot Blagny La Piece Sous Le Bois Rouge Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2019 Blagny La Pièce Sous La Bois 1er Cru is fragrant and comely on the nose, offering pure red cherries mixed with red currant and wild strawberry, all quite sensual and well delineated. The palate is very well balanced with a vivid red cherry and strawberry entry, fine depth and impressive mineralité, This has tension to spare on the spicy finish. An outstanding Blagny that should give up to 18–20 years of drinking pleasure. Drink 2023 - 2040.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Mid purple, a little touch of oak accompanying the fruit on the nose, much more detail of fruit on the palate, very lively and nuanced. Nothing too rich nor ripe. There is plenty of volume here, if anything superior to the Volnay Santenots. Brilliant balance and very persistent. Understated, but just my type of wine.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Thierry et Pascale Matrot Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
An attractively perfumed and spicy nose is comprised mostly by notes of violet and dark cherry that are also trimmed in a touch of wood. The sleek, very fresh and intense flavors are tautly muscular before concluding in a detailed, powerful and mildly austere finale. Lovely. Drink 2027+.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Volnay Santenots 1er Cru has an intense nose of red cherries and wild strawberry, touches of incense emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity, supple and lithe, leading to a slightly ferrous finish. Long in the mouth, it is not the most opulent Santenots, but I think that work in its favor. Drink 2023 - 2037.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Fine mid purple. Sheer class on the nose while awaiting the detail. Richer deeper raspberry, worth spending time over this, slightly firmer tannins behind, but the quality of fruit wins the day. No more than medium bodied, yet a Volnay, which will give pleasure over many years.
91-94 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2019 Thierry et Pascale Matrot Auxey-Duresses Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A more restrained nose combines notes of ripe and fresh black raspberry, warm earth and wood toast. The delicious, round and plump medium weight flavors possess better mid-palate density while exhibiting touches of austerity and rusticity on the mildly warm finale. This should benefit from a few years of patience. Drink 2025+.
87-90 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
From two parcels, the 2019 Auxey-Duresses Rouge has a lucid ruby hue. The bouquet is quite high-toned and does not possess the refinement of the Monthélie. The palate is medium-bodied and a little chewy on the entry. One of the more rustic wines from the domaine, with a grippy finish. Drink 2022 - 2030.
86-88 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
20% new wood. One plot next to Meursault, Boutonniers, since pulled out to plant in white, plus Heptures. Here the Matrots like to pick later to avoid rustic tannins. Dense purple, Elsa thinks the richer fruit covers the tannins better even though it cannot bring finesse. Certainly an excellent density here, but less finesse and a touch spicier, with white pepper.
87-90 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Bourgogne Cote D'Or

Burgundy, FRANCE
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Once 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 Bourgogne Rouge bursts with aromas of blackberries, cassis and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, lively and fleshy, it's a charming, nicely balanced wine that will drink well on release. Drink 2021 - 2030.
88 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Les Brouillards Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Once 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 1er Cru Les Brouillards is promising, mingling aromas of cherries, berries and plums with hints of rose petals, orange rind and spices. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, it's lively and seamless, with powdery tannins and a saline finish.
91-93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Once 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.
Other Reviews....
Aromas of dark fruits, licorice, cherry preserves, sweet soil tones, petals and spices introduce Glantenay's 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes, a full-bodied, rich and concentrated wine that's the fleshiest and ripest of any cuvée in the cellar this year. For power and texture, it stands out, even if it can't quite match the finesse and incipient complexity of the Regions and Caillerets.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Les Caillerets Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Once 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 1er Cru Les Caillerets is beautiful, bursting from the glass with scents of rose petals, peonies, blood orange and spices mingled with sweet red berries and plums. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and sensual, with melting tannins, lively acids and a seamless, elegant profile, it's exquisitely balanced at around 13% alcohol.
93-95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Pommard Les Riottes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Once 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 and cherries mingled with hints of forest floor and raw cocoa introduce the 2020 Pommard Les Riottes, a medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated wine that concludes with a long, mineral finish. The vines in this site are suffering, yielding only a single barrel this year.
89-91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Pommard Les Saussilles Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Once 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.
Other Reviews....
The 2020 Pommard 1er Cru Les Saussilles is another notable success. Exhibiting aromas of sweet red berries, warm spices, forest floor and woodsmoke, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with lively acids and a long, saline finish.
92-94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2020 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Once 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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Another real success is the 2020 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens. Exhibiting aromas of dark berries, cherries, plums, exotic spices and peonies. It's full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a multidimensional core of fruit, lively acids and fine, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, perfumed finish.
93-95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)

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2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Once 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.
Other Reviews....
There are two barrels of the 2019 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens, and Glantenay opted to destem the fruit from the bottom of the vineyard—which touches Rugiens Bas—while retaining some 30% whole bunches from the higher part. Unwinding in the glass with notes of peonies, wild berries, orange rind and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and elegantly muscular, with bright acids and powdery tannins.
92-94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)
The 2019 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru, matured with one-third whole bunches, has a very expressive and delineated bouquet with wet limestone and light marine aromas infusing the perfumed red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, borrowing the mineralité from the Volnay Caillerets - its sibling in stylistic sense. Superb tension here, this is another great success from Glantenay in 2019. Drink 2022 - 2042.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Pommard Les Riottes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Once 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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Less developed than its Volnay sibling due to a late malolactic fermentation, the 2019 Pommard Les Riottes mingles notes of plums and berries with hints of smoke and orange rind. Medium to full-bodied, deep and elegantly muscular, there's more heft and substance here than in the corresponding Volnay, without any loss of refinement.
89-91+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)
The only cuvée to be taken from vat instead of barrel, the 2019 Pommard Les Riottes has a potent bouquet with black cherries and blueberry fruit laced with iris and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit with a hint of cassis. Nicely balanced with a touch more cohesion that Glantenay’s Volnay, I envisage this aging nicely. Drink 2022 - 2035.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Les Caillerets Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Once 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.
Other Reviews....
There's only one barrel of the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, but it's one of the high points of the range, soaring from the glass with notes of peonies, orange rind, wild berries and raw cocoa. Medium to full-bodied, layered and ethereal, it's long and mineral, with bright acids and a saline finish.
92-94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)
With the 50% whole bunch fruit, the 2019 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru has one of the most captivating bouquets from Glantenay with red cherries, redcurrant and rose petal aromas, very harmonious and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins and a well judged bead of acidity. This is very expressive of its terroir and having tasted Lafarge’s own Caillerets on the preceeding visit, I would say this is almost as good. Wonderful - Glantenay’s pick of his own wines this vintage. Drink 2023 - 2040.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Once 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.
Other Reviews....
The most powerful wine in the cellar is the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes, a rich, muscular cuvée that offers up notes of plums, cherries, orange rind, spices and burning embers. Full-bodied, ample and muscular, it's deep and layered, with plenty of ripe, fleshy fruit cloaking its broad chassis of tannin.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)
The 2019 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru has a fruit-driven bouquet with ample redcurrant and raspberry aromas, touches of limestone and flint percolating through with time. Very classy aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite lithe and sensual, just a hint of bitter cherry towards the finish. Very elegant, perhaps the most elegant of Glantenay’s crus this vintage, it may also be more approachable than the Les Rugiens or Caillerets. Drink 2022 - 2042.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Volnay Vieilles Vignes

Burgundy, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Once 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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Offering up aromas of wild berries, spices, raw cocoa and dried petals, Glantenay's 2019 Volnay Village is medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with lively acids and a long, nicely perfumed finish. As usual, this includes two small premier cru parcels in Les Lurets and En l'Ormeau that Glantenay doesn't vinify separately and which represent around 20% of the cuvée.
89-91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)
The 2019 Volnay Village, matured in 20% new oak, shows a small reduction on the nose though there appears to be plenty of crunchy red berry fruit in situ. The palate is well balanced with crunchy red berry fruit, fine acidity and freshness, sporting Pommard-like structure and austerity towards the finish and finally graphite on the aftertaste. Drink 2023 - 2033.
88-90 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2019 Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay Bourgogne Cote D'Or

Burgundy, FRANCE
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Once 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 Bourgogne Rouge delivers inviting aromas of cassis, sweet berries, spices and orange rind, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that's lively and sapid. After the rich, gourmand 2018, the 2019 is a touch more nuanced and dynamic, but this is always a dependable cuvée. Drink 2020 - 2028.
88 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)
The 2019 Bourgogne Rouge comes from three parcels. It shows some reduction on the nose that makes it difficult to read. The palate is medium-bodied with a sour cherry note on the entry, brittle tannins and a fresh, classically styled finish. Drink 2021 - 2024.
84-86 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2016 Thistle Ridge North Canterbury Pinot Noir

North Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Pronounced anise top notes intermix with black cherries and dark plum followed by toasty cedar, forest floor and spice notes. Rich spicy anise flavours dominate the palate but it lacks drive with some dark plum, toasty oak and forest floor elements also chiming in. Dryish finish with slightly grainy tannins and a modest aftertaste that has a scorched earth nuance to it.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2022 Gathering Field by Thousand Candles Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Comprised of vineyards, cattle pastures and native bush, the Thousand Candles estate stretches over 1100 acres making it one of the biggest land holdings in the Yarra Valley. The vineyard was planted in 1995 and is just over 60 acres in size with a focus on Pinot Noir. Stuart Proud is in charge of the winemaking.
The fruit for this wine was hand picked from select parcels of the estate’s best blocks which have an easterly aspect allowing the vines to avoid the harsh afternoon sun. Fermented in small batches over two weeks with minimal intervention the wine was then matured for 6 months in older French oak barriques and hogsheads.
Semi translucent bright red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed scents of violets, dark cherries, strawberries, anise and dried clove sail through the nostrils with some subtle rhubarb, forest floor and spice notes also evident. Delicious red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours carry a fresh supple feel with notions of clove, forest floor and spice lying underneath. Frisky acidity and polished tannins concluding savoury and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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All MV6 clone and 10–30% whole bunches. A light, bright ruby red. Another delicate yet well-defined pinot from Stuart and the team at Thousand Candles. Aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries and fresh rose petals Light to medium bodied and gently sinewy on the palate, finishing with silky, persistent tannins. This is delicious now but will be even better 2–3 years from now. Just as good and just as well priced as the very good '21. Drink by 2028.
95 points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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2021 Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

Semi 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%
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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

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