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96
/ 100
Gary Walsh
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2023
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Tasmania, Coal River
Region
12.0%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"97 points..... I’m kind of tempted to go there. This is just superb. It has perfume, ripe strawberry and cherry, shows a little creamy spicy oak at this early stage, though it’s good oak and it sits well within the wine. It’s plush, yet stony and fine, concentration of fruit is outstanding, and the mouth-feel is wonderful. It’s super long. It has some gently earthy character, and that fine ‘mineral’ acidity closing it out is so nice. This is an absolute banger."
- Gary Walsh
Tasting Notes
Winemaker Anna Pooley is carving out a name for herself through consistently producing exceptional single site wines from the vineyards under her control. This Pinot Noir from Cooinda Vale is just one more notch on her well-notched belt. Cooinda Vale is wine of impressive concentration and elegance, a touchstone of quality for the Coal River Valley.
Abounding complexity and energy in the glass. An intricate display of autumnal aromas with oud perfume, port royal tobacco, orange rind and sour cherry. The palate is lifted with continuing notes of sour cherry, red currants and poached strawberry underscored by dried herbs, amaro and a wisp of smoked white pepper. Caressing tannin, delicate weight, and an elating length on the finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity