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| Gembrook Hill Pinot Noir |
Gembrook Hill Pinot Noir 2008 (Yarra Valley, Vic)
$50, Diam, 13%
Source: Retail
$50, Diam, 13%
Source: Retail
Really interesting to try this after Gembrook Hill winemaker Andrew Marks' 'The Wanderer' 08 Yarra Pinot sampled recently. Both share the same unforced, sappy and elegant style that I personally find very very attractive. I think I like this more, though it's a close race. Both will honestly improve in the cellar too - not just soften but improve (a small but important difference). Price is - in the context of Australian Pinot - more than fair too. Great form all round.
Light ruby red in colour - really light and juicy looking. Nose is fragrant and pure, with raspberry and cherry fruit in a lovely Pinoty form. Spice and glacé cherries too. Beautiful. Palate is juicy, underplayed, dry and textural with dry unsweetened fruit finishing with chewy tannins. It's a somewhat ungenerous palate, but in a form that makes you want more.
A lovely elegant Pinot, there is much to like here. Big buy from me. 18.2/93+
(Score is conservative (ish) just to allow for bottle age induced inflation).
(Score is conservative (ish) just to allow for bottle age induced inflation).
2009/10 WCA Wine Journalism 'Young Gun; Wine Judge; Gourmet Traveller WINE and Breathe Hunter Valley magazine contributor; LattéLife & The Retiree columnist; National Liquor News tasting panellist and Chablis lover who fell into the liquor industry chiefly to buy cheap beer.
Nice post, like a paen to pinot ;)
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed this. Took a while to open up but once it did it was all class. Totally worth the price.
ReplyDeleteAll class. Kudos Andrew Marks and Timo. Love this style.
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