2016 Moorooduc Estate - Pinor Noir

Brilliant red. Mineral- and spice-accented red berries and rose pastille scents, along with hints of vanilla and incense that build in the glass. Clean and nervy on entry, then broader in the middle, offering sappy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors complemented by a sweetening touch of cola. Fine-grained tannins build slowly on the penetrating, sharply delineated finish, which hangs on with strong, spicy tenacity.

A blend of almost equal parts from their three vineyards, Robinson, McIntyre and Garden, with the differences being the site and clones. Ambient yeast. 18,000 – 24,000 bottles made. Bright cherry red. Rich, sweet, vibrant nose with some tension, life and even a little mineral chewiness on the end. A very pretty drink now, in 2020. Great balance with a palate that has light tannins, promising some further development, and good fruit/acid balance. Neat finish. Not burgundian, but that's fine. A light herbal note. (JR)

A crisp and focused young pinot with crushed-strawberry and subtle orange-peel character. Creamy texture. Medium body. Vivid fruit at the finish. Tight and reserved. Better in a year or two. Drink or hold. Screw cap.