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Mac Forbes Pinot Noir 2011
Yarra Valley, Victoria, AustraliaA few six-packs of the 2011 Pinot Noir made its way to our province, giving some lucky folks the chance to taste cool climate pinot with a few years under its belt. In cool 2011, this was sourced from Yarra Valley's Coldstream, Gruyere and Woori Yallock vineyards, early edge picked, foot trodden, and rested ten months in barrel. This shows its age and hands-off approach in the cloudy, pale bricking orange hue. Tannins are worn silken, gently housing leather, dried raspberry, pipe tobacco, youthful cherry, all swelled by juicy acidity and flowing to a lengthy finish. This is a fantastic accomplishment from a poor vintage, lean, subtle, and finessed, and drinking very well now.Tasted: 08 January 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $37.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 234057
