This is stunning and seductive, showing dark plum, rich floral, fennel, and toasted nut aromas, leading to a gracefully expressed palate offering a plump mouthfeel and velvety texture. Wonderfully framed by layers of fine tannins, making it gorgeously harmonious and seamless, and finishes impressively long and refined. At its best: 2028 to 2038.

Like the chardonnay in this portfolio, the fruit has been sourced from the silica sands and clays of the Coal River Valley and the sandy sandstone characters of the Derwent Valley. It's a clever way to introduce complexity almost before you've started. The aroma is thoroughly delightful. Fragrant black cherry, a little plum, and some nice forest floor notes. The palate delivers both with structure and fleshiness, which is the perfect combination when you're seeking high-class pinot. There's a firmness through the tight structural core, but wrapped around and cuddling it is that warm, fleshy pinot fruit. And it all hangs together before gathering and focusing to a long finish. It's a most impressive wine. Cellar: 10 years.

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Like the Chardonnay in this portfolio, the fruit has been sourced from the silica sands and clays of the Coal River Valley and the sandy sandstone characters of the Derwent Valley. It’s a clever way to introduce complexity almost before you’ve started. The aroma is thoroughly delightful. Fragrant black cherry, a little plum, and some nice forest floor notes. The palate delivers both with structure and fleshiness, which is the perfect combination when you’re seeking high-class Pinot. There’s a firmness through the tight structural core, but wrapped around and cuddling it is that warm, fleshy Pinot fruit. And it all hangs together before gathering and focusing to a long finish. It’s a most impressive wine.