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5 quality Australian Pinot Noirs

5 quality Australian Pinot Noirs

‘Pinot Noir and good value are not things that go together necessarily – Pinot Noir and pleasure yes,' said Anthony Rose MW.

‘Against Burgundy, California and Oregon, Australia is an excellent midway point and with what we’ve seen today, these Pinots represent if not bargain value then definitely reasonable value’.

Find 5 quality Australian Pinot Noir from Macedon Ranges, Geelong, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Adelaide Hills, 4 are available to buy in China.

*Originally published on the January 2016 Issue of Decanter magazine.

Wines

Jacob's Creek, Reserve Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, Australia 2013 Jacob's Creek, Reserve Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, Australia 2013

Jacob's Creek, Reserve Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, Australia 2013

85

Commended

Contrasting flavours of young cherries and light red berries with a dryness that will evolve with time. The palate is a tad lean.

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Moss Wood, Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Australia 2010 Moss Wood, Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Australia 2010

Moss Wood, Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Australia 2010

85

Commended

Ripe, warm nose, evolving with balance of savoury-sweet rich red fruits and delicate touches of rose petal. Cherry and marshmallow ice cream finish.

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De Bortoli, Estate Grown Dixons Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Australia 2012 De Bortoli, Estate Grown Dixons Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Australia 2012

De Bortoli, Estate Grown Dixons Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Australia 2012

90

Highly recommended

Great quality, savoury Pinot Noir fruit that's bright and pure with an elegant, almost effortless freshness and fine balance. Clean but subtle long aftertaste with a hint of well integrated tannins.

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Farr, Farrside Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia 2012 Farr, Farrside Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia 2012

Farr, Farrside Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia 2012

95

Outstanding

Justin Knock: Ripe, like it’s from another world. Pure fruited, dark toned with coffee and chocolate notes. Earthy and spicy, with genuine complexity. Dusty, quite long, with a lick of warmth. Trying very hard.

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Curly Flat, Pinot Noir, Macedon Ranges, Australia 2012 Curly Flat, Pinot Noir, Macedon Ranges, Australia 2012

Curly Flat, Pinot Noir, Macedon Ranges, Australia 2012

95

Outstanding

Roger Jones: Very controlled on the nose. On the palate we have a seductive lingering amazing Pinot that delivers a long and seductive palate, gentle and controlled. A very fine wine which will age gracefully. This is a fantastic wine that oozes class.

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