The Classic Release wines are produced only in years that outstanding parcels of fruit are available. They also seem to see a bit of extra oak too, but nothing the fruit cannot handle; it just takes it in its stride.
Rich red cherries and creamy oak, earth and clean freshly washed forest floor character. Rich and smooth on the palate, red cherries, cranberries, a bit of game and spice, complex and fine, bigger and richer than the standard pinot, with a bit of sap on the finish. Quite a classy wine, and though it is already four years old, I reckon it could do with a couple more. Almost went 94 on this; perhaps time will see it outperform expectations.
Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Sep07
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $35
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2009 – 2013
Source : Winery Sample