2013 Ocean Eight Aylward Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula
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2013 vintage is medium blood red in hue and despite a few years in the bottle displays pronounced sweet ripe raspberry fruit on both the nose and front palate. In addition there are some of that most desirable trait for really good Pinot Noir, a damp forest floor character.
Whilst the nose is attractive the wine almost explodes with flavour on the palate. It is simply bursting with raspberry, cherry and plums as well as some smoky oak and again that autumnal note. There is a slinky smooth velvety texture which elevates the wine to something really special.
There is so much flavour that the structural elements are somewhat hidden however it the aftertaste they are certainly there with plenty of both acid and tannin present to indicate that the wine will improve with further aging but you can enjoy the wine very much right now.
It's an autumnal pinot noir with a power of fruit. A classic combination. Macerated cherry and raspberry, fennel, dry spice, fallen leaves. It feels intense, taut and long at once. The quality is right up there.
It's an autumnal pinot noir with a power of fruit. A classic combination. Macerated cherry and raspberry, fennel, dry spice, fallen leaves. It feels intense, taut and long at once. The quality is right up there.
95 points Campbell Mattison James Halliday Wine Companion
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Mornington Peninsula |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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