Artisan by Murdoch Hill, The Phaeton Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills

Appearance - bright red core with light red hues, quite translucent. Light-med bodied Nose - alluring notes of wild red raspberries, strawberries and cherries, some floral notes quite perfumed. Some fresh herbs in the background Palate - ooh spicy, def has a kick of pepper near the finish. Starts of with intense red fruits - strawberries, raspberries, cherries, tannins are very fine, overall you get a sense of energy particularly with the spicy finish. Ready to drink now

Different Drops presents Artisans of Australia Wine Fair (Upstairs at the Dolphin Hotel) : A little whole bunch, red hued fruits, ashy spice. Sourly juicy, savoury, ashy, whole bunch is just a little too much for this wine.