Yabby Lake Vineyard, Single Block Release, Block 2, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, 2010

Tasting: Tasmania & Victoria Pinot Noir

Deep black-red. Complex but a little reserved. Gosh, on the palate this is far from reserved: open, exuberant, busty, with lots of oak and lots of luscious richness. Extractive and super-ripe. I would prefer a little less oak here, but I can’t say that I’m unhappy with the gorgeous, voluptuous ripeness of this wine. Real fun to drink.

Tasting: Tasmania & Victoria Pinot Noir

Sweetness of the fruit comes through over a lovely, toasty background which leaves a delicate perfumed palate; a very fine wine.

Tasting: Tasmania & Victoria Pinot Noir

Complex and developing, with bright red cherry-like fruit and a touch of vanilla from the oak. Full bodied and rich with pronounced alcohol feel on the palate. A big wine with massive fruit and alcohol concentration.