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In our present state
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Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2013 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Noir
Genuine abundance in a Pinot that’s more than ready to go straight away. Lots of ripe, dark brambly fruit and plums. A little red cherry flavour basking on top. Spicy and juicy with substantial weight. Not overly complex but will … Continue reading
2013 Rorschach Wine Co. Pinot Noir
I’m not as fond of the inaugural Rorschach Wine Co. Pinot as I am the Chardonnay. Syrupy and medicinal cherry aromas. Lipstick, putty and make-up on the palate. Strange descriptors to some but that’s what I’m getting. It’s actually not … Continue reading
2013 Rorschach Wine Co. Chardonnay
A new player on the Mornington Peninsula. Great packaging. And that’s what matters. Solids funk, yoghurt and cheese lees with a chunk of slightly raw yet biscuity oak. The fruit is fresh and vital underneath; Nashi pear, peach, nuts and … Continue reading
2012 Dexter Pinot Noir
Loved the 2012 Dexter Chardonnay but I’m less enamoured with this Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. Part of the reason for that is no doubt attributable to stylistic preference. Expressively perfumed with ripe maraschino cherries, plums and distinctive blueberries accompanied by … Continue reading
2013 Circe Pinot Noir
Perhaps more compact and less persistent than the single vineyard releases but very good all the same. Dark and red cherries both sour and glacé are to the fore here. Some sweeter poached strawberry and roasted beetroot. We’ve gone up … Continue reading
2013 Circe Hillcrest Vineyard Pinot Noir
May well be the most accomplished expression of the Hillcrest Vineyard (pictured on the right) that I’ve tasted… although I couldn’t find it in myself to crack a 2012 to taste alongside it. Verticals will come later. More palate weight … Continue reading
2013 Circe Whinstone Vineyard Pinot Noir
The Whinstone Vineyard, located in Red Hill, is a mere six acres planted with a Westerly aspect. Winemaker Dan Buckle describes it as a little warmer than the Hillcrest Vineyard, which remains the heart and soul of Circe wines. This … Continue reading
2013 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Sauvignon Blanc
Texture is the hook here. Seven months in old French barriques, partial malo and lees stirring lend a yielding, creamy overlay to fine acidity. Grassy as much as herbaceous. A light whiff of smoke and vanilla. Runs the full spectrum … Continue reading
2012 Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Chardonnay
Doesn’t have the length of the 2012 Ten Minutes by Tractor single vineyard Chardonnays but it’s still a very good rendition of the variety. Subtle florals, melon, nectarine and white peach leaning into fig. A line of minerally acidity plays … Continue reading
2013 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Chardonnay
Forward, slightly chubby and quite voluptuous. It’s an entry level wine for Ten Minutes by Tractor from a compact vintage and that’s very much how it feels and tastes. Shortbread, caramel, grilled peach, pineapple, nougat and woodspice. Cedary oak and … Continue reading