the vines are planted in both terres rouges and terres blanches but there is a slight majority in the latter)

Has decent length but the chewy tannins seem a bit strong for the wine's material

The drinking window may be conservative—closure and winemaking could put this at 40 years with ease

There is enough reduction to suppress the underlying fruit though there is very good density to the subtle mineral-inflected flavors that deliver excellent length for a villages level wine on the balanced if mildly rustic finish

Walter Scott, Seven Springs Pinot Noir other_regions_australia the vines are planted inSaturated scarlet. Spice tinged black raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suggestions of cola, incense, potpourri and smoky minerals. Sweet and expansive in the mouth, offering concentrated dark berry, cherry preserve and spicecake flavors and suggestions of rose pastille and mocha that build through the midpalate. Concentrated but also energetic in style, delivering powerful finishing thrust, well judged tannins and impressive, floral