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95
/ 100
Mike Bennie
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2023
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Victoria, Macedon Ranges
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"High fidelity, high density, high tension. All happening. It’s a wine on the edge, and for personal preferences, that’s mostly where I want my wine to be. It keeps you alert, it keeps you seeking out more information. This wine is imbued with fine, elegant pinosity and shows off refined tannin profile and a sense of complexing minerality. The rub is that its a marginal site, a cool place that delivers a nervous freshness at times, and with that mint, Aussie bush/alpine elements that could irk some who approach this wine. I bet most who do know what they’re in for, know the quality potential inherent, and look for the distinct personality even in the more edgier years. Amongst all this, dark cherry, pitch perfect in freshness and bite, some sweet spice too. Just shy of medium weight. Very compelling."
- Mike Bennie
Tasting Notes
Our premier single vineyard, high-density Pinot Noir, meticulously planted in 2011 with an impressive density of just under 7000 vines per hectare. This vineyard boasts a rich tapestry of clones, including 777, Q390-02, Pomard, Able, 115, and MV6, contributing to the wine's unique character and complexity.
This vineyard stands alone as a singular expression. The maturity of the vines imparts a distinct depth and intensity to the fruit, elevating it beyond the characteristics found in the original blend.
In comparison to its predecessor, the Original, this standalone Pinot Noir is notable for its heightened intensity and darker fruit tones. It artfully navigates a delicate balance between power and subtlety, showcasing a refined finesse that sets it apart.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity