the pinot noir has been a favourite for a few years, the chardonnay more recently
Bay of Fires, Chardonnay, Tasmania, 2019
Exciting, lifted, clean, fresh, vibrant…damn near pulsating. One sniff and I am cleansed. Outkast sang: “ain’t nobody dope as me, I’m dressed so fresh so clean.” May as well just put that on the back label. Sure there’s some quality stonefruit and lime/lemon flesh, a little hallmark “chicken salt” brine for savoury balance before a tail that lasts long, like a Hollywood horror film python….but all in all the deconstruction of the elements is superfluous: this is the whole package.
RRP: $50.99
Alc: 13.5%
Rating: 19/20 (95/100)
Bay of Fires, Pinot Noir, Tasmania, 2019
A little reduction to work through intially. Some youthful oak cola/vanilla hints with fleshy cherry, almost ginger spice, just smoked meats, deep rose wit a resiny stalkiness a briny hint. Fleshy palate, with a square start and middle that eventually dovetails into a fine, tight finish with a bright flourish. The tannins are a little chewy and loose knit, but will mesh well. Very good now and will be even better with a little more time in bottle.
RRP: $60 (expected)
Alc: 13.5%
Rating: 18.75/20 (94/100)
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The pinot is a cracker