Ranked #13 of 102 2018 Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley
95/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Light red/purple colour, bright and clear, with a smoky toasty bouquet partially concealing raspberry, cherry cola and bitter Italian herb notes. The palate is elegantly-weighted and firmly-structured, suggesting it needs more time and will no doubt build complexity and softness. Lovely line and length: an effortless wine. It's very attractive now, but surely better in a year or two.
Tasted: 09/10/2020
Drink: 2021 to 2033
98 Points James Halliday
Bunch-sorted on vibrating tables, Oscillys-destemmed whole berries, 10-14 days on skins, matured 14-18 months in oak (25% new). Not a hair out of place, all the boxes with big ticks. A perfumed bouquet with rose petals and tantalising hints of forest, the vibrantly fresh palate with a diamond-clear stream of red fruits and spices. The length is awesome. Drink to 2038.
James Halliday. August, 2022