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Review #35 – Wine Society Directors’ Selection Pinot Noir 2012

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Wine Society Directors' Selection Pinot Noir 2012

I once wrote about a wine that changed my opinion of Pinot Noir. This is that wine.

On this occasion it was interesting to see how much the wine had changed since i first tasted it. I only regret that I wasn’t able to buy a dozen or so at the time so that I might try it many more times in the future.

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Appearance

  • Clarity: Clear
  • Intensity: Medium
  • Colour: Garnet

Nose

  • Condition: Clean
  • Intensity: Medium
  • Development: Youthful

Palate

  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Acidity: High
  • Tannin: Medium-
  • Alcohol: Medium+
  • Body: Medium+
  • Flavor Intensity: Medium+
  • Finish: Long

Conclusions

  • Quality: Very Good
  • Readiness/Cellaring: Can drink now, potential to cellar
  • Identity: Australia / Tasmania / Pinot Noir
  • Price: High-priced (~$40)

Notes

  • Long, thin tears
  • Aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, stewed prunes, raspberries
  • Flavours of blackberries, cherries, spice, raspberries, jam
  • Much depth of flavour with great length and cleansing acidity, very well-made Pinot
  • The wine that originally changed my opinion of Pinot Noir
  • Serve with slow-cooked lamb shoulder

Elaboration

I was very happy to see this wine developing nicely – I distinctly recall it was more ruby in colour when I first tasted it, but now it is verging onto garnet.

Tasmania is a good place to keep an eye on due to climate change and global warming, with some very good quality fruit coming out of the region. This is a good example of how the world of wine is not static, that by becoming inflexibly comfortable with brands you will miss out on quality that emerges from elsewhere.

Sadly, this wine is not available for purchase any more, a good case for building your cellar when you find noteworthy wines.

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