Castle Rock Estate [Great Southern] Pinot Noir 2008
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
OK.
So I may be a little obsessed with wine from Great Southern as of late.
But I can assure you there is reason for this unhealthy obsession. First it was the 2001 Gladstones.
Unfortunately I was remiss in brining my camera to the tasting, thus no review.
But I can say, if you have it sitting down somewhere, drink it now. The leather tones are only going to increase.
Speaking of leather, the Pinot offering by Castle Rock Estate is something worthy of a fatty chew.
As with most Pinots, it’s the colour of an anaemic Cabernet. On the nose it’s mixed-tape of rhubarb, strawberry and a certain barnyardiness that gives all Pinots their allure.
Over the tongue, it’s got a deep sinewy feel. Something not unlike a fatty cheddar. But I’ll leave it at that. It’s racy with electric acidity but held into check with a good expressive fruit weight.
Well worth a try.
Go Great Southern*.
*if this was facebook, I’d like this.