 Most people don't think of Australia as a source for grapes that are traditionally more 'cooler climate' friendly, such as Pinot Noir. We sometimes forget how much of the continent is NOT featured on 'Croc Hunter', and that there are actually substantial mountain ranges in the region of Victoria. Skiing, even, in what's known as the 'Victorian Alps'. The nearby foothills sport some picturesque valleys that provide an ideal climate for some of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers in the Southern Hemisphere, and in many people's minds can rival the best in Burgundy. Can be tricky to find a wine that does the area justice AND is still a great value all the way on this side of the world, but this one lands it without much extra intervention involved. Pale-ish color but a dark lively nose with lots of dark cherry, spicy strawberry and peppery dark spice leaning almost clove-y. Stays savory on the palate with some decent weight but no sweetness, bringing in some tart cranberry notes behind the darker fruits and fine tannic structure. I'm sure many of you may have been expecting a fruit bomb out of this one, but this is spot-on cool climate with nice acidity to cut through gamey foods like duck or something with a dark plummy sauce.
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