A theme through all of the pinots in ’20 at Moorooduc Estate is a gentleness, restraint and here, elegance. The usual varietal charms are at play but dialled down, a light combo of spiced cherries, earth and ironstone with cedary oak. Tannins are fine and lightly grainy, the finish long and feathery light. Delicious drinking now, rather than for the long term.
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.