Giant Steps

Nocton Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.51 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Tasmania, Australia
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Youthful colour of mid Ruby with a purple tinge. Cherry and stalky notes showing an element of whole bunch fermentation. Light in colour but great intensity on the palate. On the palate a good balance of bright red fruits with peppery stalky savoury characters. 3 Trophies at the Royal Queensland Wine Show including Best Red of the Show. A chance for Yarra Valley winemaker Steve Flamsteed, to show his considerable skills with Tasmanian Coal River fruit. Tasted again 118 weeks later on 2nd January 2022 with similar notes. Just a smashing good Pinot Noir. I can see why it won 3 Trophies at RQ Wine Show. A great balance between exuberant fruit and whole bunch fermentation. At Paros with grilled salmon.

Youthful colour of mid Ruby with a purple tinge. Cherry and stalky notes showing an element of whole bunch fermentation. Light in colour but great intensity on the palate. On the palate a good balance of bright red fruits with peppery stalky savoury characters. 3 Trophies at the Royal Queensland Wine Show including Best Red of the Show. A chance for Yarra Valley winemaker Steve Flamsteed, to show his considerable skills with Tasmanian Coal River fruit. Tasted again 118 weeks later on 2nd January 2022 with similar notes. Just a smashing good Pinot Noir. I can see why it won 3 Trophies at RQ Wine Show. A great balance between exuberant fruit and whole bunch fermentation. At Paros with grilled salmon.

Sep 29th, 2019