2020 TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley

Made from estate fruit from 2 vineyards (33 and 38 years old) and 2 clones (MV6 & D5V12). All destemmed fruit, fermented in foudres and matured in a combination of French puncheons and barriques (25% new) for 11 months. A bright medium crimson. A little reduction followed by redcurrants, plum and some charry oak. Tightly wound on the palate, there is good depth and freshness here and the tannins are ripe and fine. Give this another 6–12 months to really hit it straps.

93 points PR winecompanion.com.au Aug 2022

The fruit batches are kept separate in barrel and blended to the style intended to express the truest form of the varietal character and the site. The 2018 Pinot Noir has an immediate vibrant fruit aromas of red fruits with toasty oak overtones, reflective of the warmer year. The palate is finely layered opening with fleshy pure fruit, a silky texture, fine tannins and an elegant palate. It has wonderful persistence of flavour and excellent potential for long term cellaring. Drink now and over 10 or more years.