The latest released from this super limited winery.

Light, more pinot in flavour. You can taste that this is made their own unique way

 Ochota Barrels The Green Room Grenache Rating: B Price: $40

 Tough decisions @ochotabarrels Which one🤔 Have you got a

 A bit of cleaning; Decanter style…simple… #decanter

2013 Domaine Denis Bachelet - Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes (92 pts)

ℹ️ This wine is 💯 Pinot Noir from multiple old vine parcels planted in 1932 and 1937 in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France. Domaine Denis Bachelet only has 3.85 ha under vine, with this Cuvée being the largest bottling. Hand-harvested, 💯 destemmed grapes, and using indigenous yeast fermentation. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 16 months with 20% new oak.

👃 Medium intensity on the nose. Aromas of ripe dark cherry, black currant, raspberry, oak, star anise, earth, wet rock, roasted duck, and mint tea.

👄 The wine is dry, medium+ acidity, medium- fine-grained tannins, medium alcohol (12.5%), and medium+ body. The palate shows a depth of concentration and an excellent weight for a village-level wine. A medium+ length finish of dark berries, oak spices, and mint tea.

🔔 The 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes is another illustration of how a producer can punch above their village level status with great old vine vineyards. This wine was waking up on day two and should be held for a few more years as it should continue to improve. These wines have crept up in price over the last few years. That being said, they still deliver a lot of quality even at these prices.

 2013 Domaine Denis Bachelet - Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles

 has to be one of the premier Pinot vineyards in Australia. With the top of the range retailing for about $800, this one is far more budget friendly. At mid $40, it is their entry level but does it live up to the brand or is it just a means to sell 1000’s of bottles?

The 17k is named after the vineyard (which has 17000 vines). I’ve seen it has had mixed reviews but I loved it. Strong, powerful and an interesting profile. This is not an entry level pinot or some quick grab to sell some bottles. It is a very good pinot for the price. The problem is that this $40 bottle will end up costing me a lot more, as I’ll have to try the reserve and premium one now…simple…

Needs a decanter and time to open up for the full experience.

 Bass Phillip Bin 17K Pinot Noir 2019 Rating: A- Price: $44

More about this beautiful wine in an upcoming review

 Happy International Pinot Noir Day …simple… More about this

Domain A Pinot Noir 2005 from the Cool River Valley in southern Tasmania...

It’s deep, layered, spicy and savoury all at once on the nose. Age has treated this very well. On the palate the primary fruit flavours of dark cherry, plum and rose petals have begun to integrate into the more savoury side with underbrush and dried herbs. Long, long finish to round things up. It’s a very classy wine. I wish I had a few more left! ⁣​

 Domain A Pinot Noir 2005 from the Cool River Valley in

My Tasmanian odyssey continues with this absolute gem from Jonny and Matt Hughes of Mewstone under their Hughes and Hughes label. -

Firstly, the colour is a joke. Screams red fruits, cranberry freshness and twiggy goodness. All but confirmed by an enticing perfume which is barely contained by the glass. It’s as if it wants to escape, amazing really. Enjoyment factor increases with the first sip. There’s a sweet / tart balancing act going on as the red fruited and twiggy herbaceous notes mix with juicy acidity. Reminds me of a sour cherry lolly, just less sour and buckets of deliciousness. Add it to your list of Tassie gems to get your hands on!! ⁠

 My Tasmanian odyssey continues with this absolute gem from

I’m a fan from time to time and this is easily the best Rosé I’ve had in ages. Best’s Great Western Rosé is a blend of shiraz, pinot meunier and pinot noir resulting in all-out gluggability and deliciousness.  Everything from the super perfumed and elegant nose, to the stone fruit, cherry, mineral driven palate entices you to reload. This might just be my go to Rosé from now on, it’s that good! -

 Are you a Rosé fan? Any favourites? - I’m a fan from time

By Farr can do almost no wrong in my book and having recently visited the Mornington Peninsular I thought I should pick up a Farr from the region. Philippa Farr’s 2017 Pinot Noir ought to do the trick and with vintages completed at Bellvale, Bouzeron, Domaine Dujac, By Farr and Purple Hen I’m hoping for a great drop. If you’ve tried it let me know what you think. I’ll let you know either way 🤗🍷🙌

 By Farr can do almost no wrong in my book and having

Welcome the the cellar Sami Odi 2019. You’re in good company 👏🏼🍷🙏🏼

 Welcome the the cellar Sami Odi 2019. You’re in good

Ochota Barrels 186 Grenache and Home Pinot Noir. Two wines in the collection I can’t wait to try! If you’ve tried either please let me know what they’re like!?!? -

 Ochota Barrels 186 Grenache and Home Pinot Noir. Two wines

I love finding new producers and quality Pinot Noir to try. Hence trying the 2017 Santolin 'Gruyere' Pinot Noir which, at first impressions, is a very attractive Pinot! It has a nose of fine red berries, black cherry, and raspberries with a whole bunch, slight funk note going on. On the palate, fruit forward flavours of strawberry, raspberry Allen’s frogs and concentrated black cherry adding depth. With medium acidity and super fine tannins it’s very smooth, and incredibly moreish. If you open it, it will get drunk! -

 I love finding new producers and quality Pinot Noir to try

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Jean-François Ganevat Chardonnay "Les Chalasses" Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Jura, what a wine! Woody, apply, zesty scents unfurl and collect in the glass. The palate, oh my. Salty and lemony, with a stunning minerality late on. One problem... one bottles not enough!! -

 What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Jean-François

This Grand Cru Pinot Noir from New Zealand’s iconic producer

_rangi is simply sublime. It’s the result of the legendary gumboot clone, a single Pinot Noir cutting taken from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy, smuggled into New Zealand in the mid-1970’s. This legend provides both pedigree and a degree of mystery to the wine.⁣

Distinctly pinot noir on the nose with lifted florals, red roses, delicious cherries, spices and savouriness all in one. You could sit and smell this for days... To taste, it’s a dream pinot. Refined, medium bodied, very long, encompassing power and finesse all at once. It’s a complex wine for sure as the dark cherry, dried fruit and herby almost stalky flavours unite and seductive your tastebuds. There’s a real energy about this wine which the flavours, acidity and tannins express from the moment you smell right through to the long, long, finish. Simply stunning!⁣

Let me know what you think of this New Zealand gem! And if you believe the legend...⁣

 This Grand Cru Pinot Noir from New Zealand’s iconic

Sipping a surprisingly good Sangiovese from Mt Wines in Heathcote. It’s fresh, slightly racy, with red berries, plums and good dose of savoury pepper, cloves and anise all tightly woven together. Very nicely balanced, medium bodied/ weighted on the palate. A super easy wine to drink and perfect for a midweek tipple. I’d drink it again, and again!

 Sipping a surprisingly good Sangiovese from Mt Wines in

​There are serious (and I mean serious) smile inducing qualities about this wine from

. For me, possibly the best characteristics any wine can have. What makes this such a beautiful wine? The vineyard for starters. The Pinot Noir is grown on a north-facing slope, as south as south can be in Tasmania, with maritime influences throughout the growing season. ⁠

The wine? Pinot with body. Pinot for Shiraz lovers⁠ who say they don’t drink Pinot. Lusciously deep. Hits all the dark fruits imaginable and oozes earthy complexity. Whole bunches used to add structure and a genius acid profile complemented by beautiful oak. It’s in my top two reds of the year for sure, might push top spot if I can save some for tomorrow. ⁠

Plus, it’s a magnum, hands down best format for a wine but⁠ enough about that.

 ​There are serious (and I mean serious) smile inducing

Rob Dolan has gone into stealth mode with the launch of his new Signature Series and they look stunning!

Looking beyond the aesthetics, these wines are the result of 35 years of winemaking knowledge, made in tiny quantities and only in exceptional years. The perfect trifecta by all accounts! These are an exciting prospect and I can’t wait to taste them!

 Rob Dolan has gone into stealth mode with the launch of his

What an absolute stunner! Mewstone Top Block Pinot Noir 2016, Magnum 12 of 25. Such depth of colour, and a nose that’s simply stunning. I could barely put the glass down! On the palate, it’s plush, no messing, awesome blue fruits and savoriness in a mouthwateringly beautiful package. I really think this is one of my favorite Pinots to date. In short, stunning. 🍷

 What an absolute stunner! Mewstone Top Block Pinot Noir

Tasmania is rapidly becoming my go-to region for great Pinot Noir and this Glaetzer Dixon Reveur 2013 is a perfect example of why. After a few years in the cellar it is a rich and complex medley of dark plums, black cherries, and spices on the nose. The palate is a concentrated and beautifully integrated harmony of dark cherries, velvety tannins and oak infused spice. Stunning length and texture make every sip a treat. Pinot Noir magic on a Monday, it doesn’t get any better!

 Tasmania is rapidly becoming my go-to region for great

Super smashable single vineyard pinot noir from

. Bright, exciting fruitiness, and a savory edge. By no means is this a one dimensional wine. Certainly well worth a go!

 Super smashable single vineyard pinot noir from @glaetzer

Dalrymple Pinot Noir 2016, what a pleasure. Tasmanian Pinot goodness blended to give a deep crimson appearance, black cherry, plummy almost full bodied palate supported by complex spicy flavours. If you’re wondering what to drink tonight, do yourself a favour and treat yourself to this. You won’t be disappointed!

 Dalrymple Pinot Noir 2016, what a pleasure. Tasmanian Pinot

This I could drink for days! ​Prophet's Rock Pinot Noir 2014, the flagship Pinot Noir arguably the best Pinot of the year so far!⁣ What’s yours? ⁣

On the nose this is a fascinating wine. Tight, complex, savoury, a real wine lovers wine. On your palate the dark fruit depth is awesome, the savoury profile and fine tannins combine to make a truly enjoyable wine that keeps your focus and attention. Seriously well made!⁣ 🍷

 This I could drink for days! ​Prophet's Rock Pinot Noir

Anyone tried these yet?? North, East, South and the regional Dr Edge 2018 Tassie Pinot Noir. All 777 clone to allow the individual regional personalities shine through, love that. Haven’t tried any yet, only heard great things... This’ll make an epic tasting night! 🍷

 Anyone tried these yet?? North, East, South and the

Loving kicking-off Xmas Day with this Nova Vita Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir. A super cracking example from one of my favourite regions. If you stumble across it, give it a try. The producers in the Hills need a little support after the recent fires. Enjoy! Merry Xmas! 🍷🙏🙌

 Loving kicking-off Xmas Day with this Nova Vita Adelaide

Don’t let that light colour fool you, this is a flavour monster! Cherries, spices, feint gun smoke and rhubarb on the nose. The palate is full of red cherries and damsons, savoury oak edges, and baking spices. Clean acidity and chewy tannins wrap up proceedings. A gem of a Pinot Noir from Lyons Will in the Macedon Ranges, well played!! -

 Don’t let that light colour fool you, this is a flavour

​I’m a big fan of the wines produced by

_dixon and this is no exception. Pinot Nouveau 2018 is such a glugable flavour bomb perfect for those warm summer days. That being said, it certainly isn’t a one track wine showing simple fruits, but a delicate raspberry, red fruit, festival of flavour with a carbonic edge. Love it, want more, will get more!!⁣

glasses?? I’ve never had better stemware! 🍷 ​

 ​I’m a big fan of the wines produced by @glaezter _dixon

Greystone Pinot Noir from New Zealand’s South Island... hmm, I should drink more from

NZ! Bright ruby and youthful looking in the glass. The nose is complex with layers of red berries and black cherry, exotic spices and earthy savoury notes. The palate is impressive, verging on full bodied and packed with flavour. Ripe red fruits, blackberries, mulberries all nicely balanced with dried herbs and again the earthy notes adding complexity. Great tannins and balanced acidity all contribute to the structure and impressive length. Note to self... drink more NZ wine.

 Greystone Pinot Noir from New Zealand’s South Island

New Zealand and Pinot Noir, what a fantastic combination. Narrow it down to Central Otago and you have a match made in heaven. The Burn Cottage Moonlight Race 2015, blended from 3 vineyards, is beautifully perfumed with red fruits and earthy / savoury notes. Tight and cool, elegant and restrained. Will benefit nicely from some bottle age to round it all off.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

Track it down and get a bottle… it won’t disappoint!

 New Zealand and Pinot Noir, what a fantastic combination

Small batch Tasmanian Pinot Noir. Five words that are music to my ears.

 Small batch Tasmanian Pinot Noir. Five words that are music

​Dujac Fils & Pere Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras' 2016. It may not be one of Domaine Dujac’s first wines but it has all the DNA of it's bigger brothers. It’s also a fraction of the price and for that reason it’s a steal! After all, it is a Burgundy. Think this’ll have a few more years in the cellar before I dig it back out. -

 ​Dujac Fils & Pere Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Cras'

Is this a benchmark for Aussie Pinot Noir? I hear, and read, it on an ongoing basis, and as it’s the one wine from the Farr range I’m yet to try (shockingly) I’m keen to get your thoughts! Either way, i can’t wait to try it. The Farr family make exceptional wines!