Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW (Shaw & Smith) purchased the vineyard in 2011after a look and see jaunt to Tasmania when they became smitten by Tolpuddle's Coal Valley location and mature vines, planted only to pinot noir and chardonnay. They are fully committed to seeing Tolpuddle Vineyard recognised as one of Australia's great single vineyards. "The 2016 Pinot Noir is lovely. Tasmania is capable of a glossy kind of abundance when it comes to

The Wine Advocate - 96 points

Finishes grainy firm

I often find opulent plum and dark cherry flavours and a very attractive Musigny-like texture

It's a good release and a good wine

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Awatere Valley is one of three sub-regions within the famous Marlborough wine region of New Zealand

the oak in the back seat

As Cavil notes: 'This is a wine marked by verticality and intensity'

moving into earthy savoury elements borne of the leanersoiled components

The lingering finish is very dry and overlaid with “fine grain” tannins

The release of the 2015 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates the 60th vintage of this historic label

This allows optimum ripeness while retaining that vital core of acidity