Great New Pinot Noir To Grab!
Pinot Noir is one of those grapes that elicit so many differing opinions. It is the grape that soaks in terroir, possibly more than any other varietal on the planet. It can be light, bright and full of racy acid. It can also be rounder, with dark fruits. It all depends on where it is grown and who has a hand in crafting this fickle grape into wine.
Below are some of our favourite Pinots, and some of them are new to our portfolio that you absolutely need to be getting into your glass. Such lovely wines that are great for food!
This is more on the lighter side of Pinot; herbal, incredibly aromatic and refreshing. It's just what you'd expect from a Mac Forbes Pinot - utterly moreish, richly aromatic and deliciously precise. Sitting at the southern end of the Yarra below Yarra Junction in the valley running north-south down to Gippsland.
The Pinot Noir grapes come from the family-owned estate on the Bendigo Loop Road in Central Otago. Fleshy black plum, with layers of cherry and sweet berries that play on the palate and dance with hints of violet and savory notes. Dry tannins and hints of cigar make this a versatile wine to pair with turkey, salmon, lamb and beef. This wine can be cellared for a decade or more to come.
D 92
A seductive perfumed nose of black cherry, strawberry, earthy and slightly smoky with a background touch of truffle like characters. The palate is medium-bodied with red berries, tobacco leaf and forest floor. Combined with firm, fine and grainy tannins reaches effortlessly to a long finish. It has the structure and poise to handle further aging.
A bright ruby colour to the wine, with fresh strawberries, cherry and a delicate savoury spice on the finish. The palate is fresh, vibrant and generous. The structure relies on the bright acidity more than the tannins, keeping the wine aromatic, easy drinking and balanced. The wine finishes with an attractive subtle smokiness from the oak which compliments the lovely varietal fruit.
Red fruits, strawberries and cream notes, savoury edge underlying it though from the 10% whole bunch.
This vintage was picked over a week which gives a lot more variations in fruit flavours. The winery lost half the crop to wasps and found a dead snake caught in the net ( hence the label).
Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir from Varner is an absolutely outstanding California Pinot Noir, period (i.e., it’s not just good “for the money”). It has all the makings of a by-the-case summer staple, bright and versatile and ready to go right out of the bottle.
The high toned nose is captivating with white button mushroom, pomegranate, strawberry and orange rind aromas mingled with deeper metallic and copper notes. The mouth feel is medium with the same red fruits and dried leaf, tea and new leather components framing the wine. The finish is precise with refreshing acidity.
The nose offers bright notes of bing cherry, red plum pie, sour cherry, cola, orange peel, sage, cinnamon stick, and root beer. Powerful and compact on the palate with, wild boysenberry, cranberry, peach and sage. Persistent and consistent. Rich yet lithe. Long, vibrant, fresh and fine. Drink now through 2038.
WE 93
A blend of fruit from the estate's WillaKenzie and Jory Hills vineyards, this wine is a classic expression of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Captures the best of Willamette Valley, with a layered structure that’s crisp yet supple with plump raspberry, orange peel and Darjeeling accents that glide toward refined tannins.
WS 93