De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2006 Saturday, Oct 13 2007
Tasting Notes and Australia and Yarra Valley and Variety and Red and pinot noir
I need some sort of temperature controlled ice bucket that keeps a wine at 16 degrees. In lieu of that, I had to occasionally put this in the fridge to keep its temperature down; it is too hot in Brisbane…
An elegant nose with restrained red cherry and sour cherry fruits, a bit of plum, minerals, dry spices, cinnamon, bark and some old knobs of nutmeg. The palate is refined and relatively tight, beautifully textured, with cherries and spices, some plummy richness adding some breadth, minerals and some cleansing acid on a dry finish. It has structure to burn, and the fruit is weighted such that the wine gives the impression of fruit sweetness balanced with a lovely savouriness. I certainly like the style, and it looked better on the second night; should take 5 to 7 years in the cellar.
Other vintages : 2006, 2005, 2004
Rated : 93 Points
Tasted : Sep07
Alcohol : 13.0%
Price : $38
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2009 - 2014
Source : Winery Sample
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