The wine has powerful aromas of spice, dark cherry and plum combined with subtle secondary barrel ferment characters. On the palate the wine has rich dark fruit, firm fine grain oak and fruit tannins that help provide excellent structure, texture and length. An outstanding Pinot that needs time to fully integrate, but will reward those who allow it to mature with careful cellaring.
Very bright colour; monolithic in proportion with more of everything, handled with great control; dark plum, bright cherry, allspice, game and charry oak intermingle for a heady mix of aromas; the palate relays this conviction with real depth and power on entry, and lightness returns as the flavours cascade from start to finish; needs much time, but will richly reward patience. 26 July 2009