Pale to mid Ruby in colour with great clarity. Aromatic red and black Cherry notes with rose petals. A stalky whole bunch note with a little spice. Those fresh cherry notes of medium weight but medium plus intensity transfer through to the palate. Very fresh, young with great potential for future complexity. I can see why it won the Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at both Royal Adelaide and Royal Hobart - both shows with extensive and high quality Pinot entries. Too young but I had to try the first of 6. Next in a year plus. Technical background: (whole berry ferments with 20% whole bunches. Aged in 25% new puncheons and Barriques). Ended up having the 2nd bottle 195 weeks later on 25th October 2024. Just a stunning Pinot Noir and even improving on that 2 Trophies standard. — 4 years ago
Serving for a party- opens up nicely- good value — a year ago
Even better than I remembered. Maybe bc it’s on draft from the motherland — 3 years ago
Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 6 years ago
Old but good. A touch of brown creeping in, but taste has not turned. — 2 years ago
Some peach and other tree fruit, but also some lemon. It’s balanced. Sweet, but not so sweet. Off dry blend. Seems like it’d be good would with spicy food. — 4 years ago
Berry taste but not tart. Very light acidity with an exceptional finish. Delicious wine! — 4 years ago
I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 6 years ago
Sarah J
Very smooth smell and taste. This Rock Mill version is one of my favorite! — 6 months ago