Located at Red Hill on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip Estate consistently produce some of Victoria's leading Pinot Noir. Port Phillip Estate Balnarring Pinot Noir represents the exploration of their Balnarring vineyard, which was acquired by Port Phillip Estate in 2007.
The 2021 Port Phillip Estate Balnarring Pinot Noir is another brilliant example of Peninsula Pinot Noir delivering a heady mixture of black cherry and blackcurrant aromas along with some spicy whole-bunch-derived complexity. The medium weighted palate delivers loads of juicy dark cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavours which are a feature of this lovely approachable Pinot Noir.
"It starts off light and cool but it builds, both in flavour and in texture. Cool alpine herb, cranberry, red cherry/strawberry and twig-like notes come with a general foresty persona. Tannin, gently assertive and lightly smoked, is a feature, as is the way a velvety softness takes over from the frisky start. Hold off for a couple of years; it needs it. 92+ Points Tasted: Jun22 13% alc. $40 Screwcap Drink: 2024 - 2029+"- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.
