Kooyong, Pinot Noir Haven, Yarra Valley

In a great spot now. Starting to show dark fruits, cured meats now but still presents as a light wine. Long. Very enjoyable.

A bouquet of layered red and black fruits with a hint of lavender and dried rose petals. As is typical for this block, spices (anise and clove) and earthier notes appear. The palate is medium-bodied yet densely built with very fine tannins and a spicy line of acidity. Dark fruits and black cherry roll through with detail and precision. The fragrant and lifted cherry finish carries the wine to length with cake spice and curacao accenting the powerful finish.

Lovely refreshing wine. Deep scarlet in color with a nose of cherry pits, roses and red berries. Medium weight palate with a long finish, floral and sour cherry infused. Lovely acids. Terrific food wine.

WSET Level 2 - Day 2 (Pialligo Estate, Canberra, ACT, Australia) : The appearance is clear and medium garnet in colour. Tears and sediment are visible. The nose is clean with a medium(-) intensity. The aromas are quite delicate, but swirling reveals notes of bottle-age (meaty character), black fruits (subtle blackcurrant jam), and oak (vanilla, subtle cloves). The wine is developing. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium acidity, medium(+) alcohol, and medium body. The medium level tannins …