2021 Moorooduc The Moorooduc McIntyre Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula

There's a gentle persuasion, a slight tension between the supple tannins and gossamer-like acidity that gives this definition yet still stays refined. The light hue belies the flavours of cherries and pips, sumac, chinotto and mandarin peel. Very even across the palate. Very easy to drink. A smashing wine.

95 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au

Deep ruby red with quite a closed nose, that opens slowly. Black and red cherries, with kirsch-like concentration, a touch of black raspberry and woody herbs like thyme and rosemary combine with some violet perfume lift. On the palate the wine is dark fruited, concentrated yet tangy, with black velvet tannin structure that coats all corners of the mouth. So much vibrancy and complexity, this wine is worth spending some time with as it opens up and reveals layers of flavour and terrific length.