2021 Scorpo Eocene High Density Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula

At first, it comes across as powerful with some meaty reduction, a little charry and tannins holding sway. Then it shifts, unfurls and becomes far more revealing. There’s a gloss and smoothness across the palate with black cherries, savoury spices and herbs and a smidge of radicchio. Yes, it has structure but it is also seductive.

96 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au

Vines planted in 1997. 100% MV6. 10% whole cluster. Wild yeast fermented in concrete. Unfined and unfiltered.

Intense raspberries upfront on the nose supported by earthy notes of mushroom and toasted almonds. Spicy nutmeg and cardamom elements add fragrance and herbal notes. The palate is disciplined, dense and dusty with raspberry again the dominant fruit, supported by cherries and plums. The acid is firm and tight whilst still displaying a finesse through a graphite texture. 

Paul Scorpo