2023 Meadowbank Pinot Noir

Fruit was picked over two weeks and fermented in two batches. The early pick was fully destemmed, while the later pick fermented with 50% bunches. Maturation took place in a mix of old and new oak (about 10%) for nine months.
Semi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red purple tinged hue. Alluring scents of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise sail out of the glass with a perfumed like intensity. Also chiming in are forest floor, fresh herb, clove, stalky cedar and spice notes. Light, supple and savoury across the palate, red cherry, strawberry and anise flavours are featured over a spicy cedar, fresh herb, forest floor and delicate stalk back drop. Polished tannins finishing fresh, long and elegant.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.4%

Other Reviews…..
I’m thinking 2023 was a very good year for Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
It fairly pops with red cherry and ripe strawberry, there’s also some spice, dried flowers and something a little bit earthy, like brown mushrooms, with a just a hint of smoky reduction. It’s juicy and succulent, with cool balanced acidity, and if you swish it around in your mouth, there’s fine emery board tannin that feels very nice, along with a pleasantly sappy edge. The finish is long, spicy and sweetly fruited. It’s lovely now, though likely better again with a couple more years under its belt. Drink 2025-2033+
95 Points
Gary Walsh – Wine Front