The grapes are sourced from a one acre block of original plantings that are about forty years old. The wine is seriously built and I wouldn’t be opening it myself for at least another three or four years. 20% whole bunches, 50% new oak. A wall of tannin.
So much lighter and more delicate than the 2013 releases reviewed below. I’m inclined to think that’s vintage related but I can’t be sure. The intensity remains, if not the raw power, but there is more subtlety and complexity to the flavours. Floral mouth perfume, smokiness, red cherries, orange peel and darker fruit. Pepper, cedar, coffee beans and brown spice. The phenolics are fine, tight and layered but tense and initially astringent. A few days on and it settles to an extent. I personally struggle with the level of oak but I’m not going to suggest it is out of balance. We’ll all know more when it hits maturity. 92+
Region: Yarra Valley
Alcohol: 12.8%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $70
Tasted: February 2014
http://www.sevilleestate.com.au
I’ve found the top wine to generally be the lightest and most delicate. It seems to what Seville Estate value. And I’m fine with that, as I guess you are too.
MC
Thanks Michael. I’m not overly familiar with Seville Estate’s Pinots but if that’s their philosophy then I can certainly see much to commend it.
My thoughts entirely.
MC