[SOLD-OUT] Ten Minutes By Tractor Estate Pinot Noir 2014

Our Estate wines are those which express regional origin with barrel selections from individual vineyards merging their specific attributes into a coalescence which harmoniously blends into a whole. These wines represent what we believe to be the best expression of a Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir or Chardonnay each vintage. This is a serious wine, as evidenced by an aroma profile that throws shade on the word “broody”. It’s an intense, concentrated nose with savoury red fruits, spice, snapped twig and a good dose of what Pinot-lovers refer to simply as “pinosity". That is, it smells, above all, of the variety. Lest this imply a generic dimension, be clear the nose shows great character and distinctiveness, placing its notes in quite an angular frame. There’s a warmth, too, that pervades the way this smells, and it cuts through any sense of excess intellectualism that might creep into frame. An altogether satisfying wine to smell. Palate-wise, this is again marked by seriousness and concentration, reinforced on the midpalate by a nudge of thick tannin that blankets the tongue. Flavours here are inviting, though always dark and firm as they move down the line. Dark berries, plum skins, sap and spice are the key notes.

Ten Minutes By Tractor (Julian Coldrey)

  Sustainably-made  

Country:

Australia

Region:

VIC- Mornington Pen

Variety:

Wine Red - Pinot noir

Size:

750mL