Something the Kiwis do better than Australians is releasing Pinot Noir with some age on its side. Generally, once Australian Pinot is bottled, the wine is thrown into retail land but something I really enjoyed over the ditch was the desire to hold Pinot Noir back to let it express itself in full. It is great to see some Australian producers such as Domain A being patient and rewarding consumers with an excellent wine with some bottle age.
From the cool climate of Tasmania, curiously, there were some Central Otago-esque characteristics here. Rich and ripe, it's dense and generous. Attractive scents of petals and purple flowers open proceedings. Seeing 18 months in French oak, it's silky smooth and oozing sophistication. Plums, dark chocolate, and touches of fruit cake are wrapped in a neat parcel of fine spices. Time in the glass sees earthy and savoury characters wash through along with flashes of pan juices and yet there is still some acid showing life ensuring this will continue to age well. Dusty tannins cap of a persistent and moreish Pinot Noir. Brilliant!
Drink to eight years+
95/100
Region: Coal River, Tasmania
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