TN 2005 Serrat Pinot Noir

[John #11]

I had been waiting for this, and Gavin came through with the goods today (literally).

A tiny hamlet in Yarra Valley, little known. Close grown - 8800 vines per hectare. Minimal intervention in the making.

We had their 05 Chardonnay at our recent Adelaide Offline in April, and it was very classy. I had high hopes for this, and well, I wasn't disappointed.

The colour - bright and shiny, light red, typical Pinot colour, almost alive.
Lovely aromas or ripe cherries, and wild strawberries, and some macerated fruit, and game.
Silky smooth mouthfeel, light and dark cherries, stalk, earth, herbs and game, crisp acidity, firm, dusty tannins, long lasting finish. Not forward, beautifully balanced, not too much fruit. Perfume is long lasting too.

This is one serious Pinot, built to go the distance. Lovely structure.

94/100 - Delightful / Stunning

Screwcap
13.5% Alcohol
Drink 2009-2015
$30 from Gavin.

#11

[Adair]

Hmmm... having just written stuff about 99 RPJ point Australian Shiraz, this really does excite.
Thanks for the note,
Adair

[Wycroft]

Sounds delightful. Do you know if any finds its way across the ditch? Or how much was produced?

[John #11]

I see this lovely Pinot just got a writeup in GWT.

"shows attractive, complex and deep aromas, some charry oak and lifted, bright red fruit. The palate is silken, offering tannin depth and concentration and a neat line of ripe fruit, balanced by well-judged, gentle acidity." Nick Stock.

[Gavin Trott]

available at your quality retailer!

The Chardonnay is very good too, but the Pinot has that little bit extra!! Terrific wine and great value for money.

[michaelw]

A tiny hamlet in Yarra Valley, little known. Close grown - 8800 vines per hectare. Minimal intervention in the making.

Is that right? 8,800 vines per hectare? That is close grown.

[Gavin Trott]

A tiny hamlet in Yarra Valley, little known. Close grown - 8800 vines per hectare. Minimal intervention in the making.

Is that right? 8,800 vines per hectare? That is close grown.

Sure is

Burgundian planting and making in Australia

[Wine Girl]

...made by Tom Carson from Yering Station, I believe.

[John #11]

Yes, Tom Carson and Nadège Suné

Only 3000 bottles released.