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Pirie Estate Pinot Noir 2007
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Colour density is medium with a bright hue. The aroma displays cherry and chocolate with a touch of kirsch while the oak is not apparent. The palate is linear and tight with fine acidity. Oak balances some sweet, dark chocolate, plum and cherry flavours which open strongly after a while in glass indicating good cellaring potential: 5-8 years.
"Tasmania's Pinot street cred is now firmly in place and one of the principle reasons for this is the good Doctor Andrew Pirie. While performing miracles for other wineries he amazed the world but now that his own label is up to cruising speed, the wines truly live up to their anticipated billing. '07 Pirie has an intensity and minerality which mainland Victorians often lack and it is this goût de terroir that makes this proposition so compelling." - Matthew Jukes, The Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines 2010.
93 points - "Bright, clear colour and hue; firm, finely focused and structured plum and black cherry are dominant on a long palate and finish. Will develop." -James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010.
Pirie Tasmania is the latest evolution of one man’s belief that Tasmania can be one of the truly great wine regions of the world. As Australia’s first PhD in viticulture, founder of Pipers Brook and Ninth Island labels (1973-2002) and twice finalist in Qantas AGT Australian Winemaker of the Year, Andrew Pirie’s contribution to the industry is indisputable, as now is Tasmania’s position as a jewel in the crown of Australian wine.
The Estate wines are sourced from privileged sites in the Tamar Valley, producing classically structured wines that develop further complexity with cellaring.
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WBW Rating: 93/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Tamar Valley TAS |
Winemaker: andrew Pirie
Drink now until: 2015
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