I was going to post notes on these Circe Pinot Noirs over eight days of tasting but neither Dan Buckle nor Aaron Drummond came to Brisbane and took me out for a souvlaki degustation. Oh well, as a wine writer you learn to make do. This one is sourced from three Mornington Peninsula vineyards.
An alluring perfume of red cherries and raspberry, whole bunch stalks and pressed flowers with spice and a faint suggestion of cured meats. The palate is delicate with a gently sweet lilt that makes it highly approachable right now. Fresh fruit and a diaphanous line of acidity. Underlying hints of cranberry, plum skins and blood orange. Herbal and twiggy notes add intrigue. A light to medium-bodied Pinot of exquisite, translucent appeal. Seek it out. 93
Region: Mornington Peninsula
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $35
Tasted: July 2013