Several months ago, we looked at the excellent Chardonnay from boutique Ballarat producer Byrne. Not surprisingly for a maker of quality Chardonnay, Byrne also fashions an ambitious Pinot Noir. On evidence of this 2013 vintage offering, Byrne Pinot Noir gets a tick. However, at this point in its evolution it isn’t quite as exciting as the Chardonnay (which is exceptionally good).
This wine possesses the aromatics and palate typical of a well crafted contemporary Australian Pinot Noir – a lively interplay of red fruits, tilled earth and lifted notes suggesting partial whole bunch fermentation. All in all, it’s a very well made wine that will have its fans.
2013 BYRNE PINOT NOIR
Producer: Byrne Wines
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Region: Ballarat, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $38.00
Date tasted: 23 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby. Typical New World Pinot Noir nose of pomegranate, cherry, redcurrants, floral notes. Slightly stemmy. Dry, medium bodied, fruit driven – sweet and sour red berry fruit backed up by suggestions of tilled earth. Tannins are superfine to the point of being imperceptible. Well made modern Australian Pinot Noir that just lacks a slight ‘wow’ factor.
Score: 16/20
This wine possesses the aromatics and palate typical of a well crafted contemporary Australian Pinot Noir – a lively interplay of red fruits, tilled earth and lifted notes suggesting partial whole bunch fermentation. All in all, it’s a very well made wine that will have its fans.
2013 BYRNE PINOT NOIRProducer: Byrne Wines
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Region: Ballarat, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $38.00
Date tasted: 23 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby. Typical New World Pinot Noir nose of pomegranate, cherry, redcurrants, floral notes. Slightly stemmy. Dry, medium bodied, fruit driven – sweet and sour red berry fruit backed up by suggestions of tilled earth. Tannins are superfine to the point of being imperceptible. Well made modern Australian Pinot Noir that just lacks a slight ‘wow’ factor.
Score: 16/20
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