Thanks to global warming, Pinot Noir in the Yarra Valley has become more site specific than ever before. Needless to say, there are many good examples of Yarra Pinot to be found, Mac Forbes, Coldstream Hills and Soumah being three reference point producers.
This particular example, from the relatively warm 2016 vintage, delivers just enough authentic Pinot Noir character. However, it does seem slightly high-toned and straight-jacketed. A bit aromatic lift and depth of flavour would do it no harm.
All in all, it’s a solid enough, but the truth is there are better examples to be found at $25-$30 per bottle.
2016 ROB HALL YARRA VALLEY PINOT NOIRProducer: Rob Hall
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $26.00
Date tasted: 11 June 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright strawberry red. Slightly subdued nose of red fruits and tilled earth. Medium bodied, slightly high toned, quite ‘glossy’. It’s clearly Pinot Noir, but lacks a bit of breadth and depth. Solid enough, but no X factor here.
Score: 14.5/20
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