2013 Prophet's Rock Pinot Noir

Bendigo subregion. Pale-mid ruby. Notable vanilla and clove oak, with rich, ripe black-cherry fruit. Big and rich, but with bright, balancing acidity and silky, moderate tannins. Good length. Supple. (TJ)

The most perfumed Prophet's Rock Pinot I can recall, the 2013 Home Vineyard Pinot Noir features rose-like florals on the nose, followed by layers of rich, ripe fruit. Black cherry, cinnamon and allspice mark the medium to full-bodied palate, leading into a long, silky-textured finish. Mature now, it should hold at this level for another 6-7 years.