We shouldn't judge a pinot noir by its colour. Often we associate darker red wines with more flavour but that's not always the case with pinot. A lighter coloured pinot noir can still have concentration and length.
BEST VALUE
$24
Three and a half stars
Good value
At four years old, this is mellowed though still spicy with soft, dark fruit, a firm structure and texture with a long, savoury aftertaste. Drinking well now.
$27
Three stars
Below average value
A pretty, bright garnet with hints of red fruits and mineral, light in the mouth with a crisp, fresh, almost astringent finish.
$29
Four stars
Good value
Bright with a hint of burnt match, spicy red cherry plum fruits, toffee, and dark, savoury depths of flavour. Concentrated and complex with well-balanced oak and firm tannins on the lingering finish.
$29
Four stars
Good value
Bright, spicy and hinting of cherry plums with an exciting edge, this is nicely balanced, with complex savoury, almost nutty nuances, concentrated, with dusty tannins on the finish.
$45
Four stars
Average value
Attractive hints of raspberry and pepper, well integrated spicy oak and savoury undertones, fine grained supple tannins and a long, slightly nutty aftertaste. An elegant wine that dances on the tongue.
$50
Four stars
Below average value
At three years old this oozes spicy oak with hints of cedar, but the following day, the charming, dark cherry fruit had emerged and the oak taken a supportive role. Well-structured with fine grained tannins, this stylish wine from the acclaimed Clayvin vineyard will continue to develop for another few years.
