The 2018 Estate Pinot Noir shows a slightly smoky, cured-meat edge on the nose, no doubt from a substantial portion of new French oak, alongside hints of sous bois, cherries and beets. The fruit is sweeter and purer than in the Crown Prince bottling, more concentrated and medium-bodied, with ripe, tea-like tannins and bright acids on the lingering finish.

Showcases a firm, earthy core, with notes of loam and malty Assam black tea. Delivers dried cherry, cranberry and tobacco flavors as well as spice and dried herb notes that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 1,200 cases made, 240 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Victoria / Gippsland Select to Add