Campbell Mattinson 94 points!
Tyson Stelzer 93 points!
Tyson Stelzer 93 points! "A Mornington Pinot of succulence and fruit focus, layered with blueberry, black cherry and mulberry fruit. Integrated oak adds fine tannin structure and bramble notes."
Tyson Stelzer, WBM October 2011
Campbell Mattinson 94 points! "It's a pinot noir with a bit of kick - but there is no denying its quality. It's a powerhouse of a wine. It presents a vast array of spices and fruits, all jumping from the glass and
trilling across your tongue. It's not cheap but I'd reckon you get your money's worth. For
all its flourish it turns minerally, sappy, and controlled through the finish, this fact
helped by the fine web of tannin running from the mid-palate onwards. A top class Mornington pinot noir"
Wine Front, February 2012
"This is a wine to dive into and explore. Don't waste time contemplating the three Ten Minutes by Tractor vineyards from which fruit was harvested to make this wine, nor the vagaries of vintage 2009. No, just stick your nose in and immediately see the power and depth on offer. This aroma is seriously long; it's one of those wines that seems to keep its best parts hidden, asking you to smell again and uncover another layer, to go deeper. As you dive down, you'll pass through layers of snapped twig, spice, raspberry, umami, ripe cherry, nougat and more. There's so much going on here it would be overwhelming if it weren't so precisely layered and harmoniously arranged. The palate is equally evasive for, although it does not hold back its flavours, the journey on which it takes you isn't immediately obvious. First, a cuddly hit of berry fruit. Then, on the middle palate, an array of sweet and savoury flavours, encompassing everything from beetroot leaves to rhubarb to tobacco and spice. Structured, precise and oh-so adult, these flavours are underlined by a quite marvellous texture that veers from slippery to chalky without skipping a beat. Acid is firm, tannins loose-knit and sweet. The finish ends on a gentle vanilla and spice glow."
Ten Minutes By Tractor
Sustainably-made
Country:
Australia
Region:
VIC- Mornington Pen
Variety:
Wine Red - Pinot noir
Size:
750mL
