Punt Road

Macerated strawberry and ripe raspberry lead the charge here, followed by nutmeg spice, dark cherry, a glimmer of earth and allusions of rhubarb. Everything sits high in the mouth – raspberry, white pepper, wild strawberry, dark cherry, brown spice and a glimmer of undergrowth. The tannins are chalky and uber-fine, providing ample frame and carry. Brightness is the word – it’s bouncy and puckish while putting on show classic Yarra characters. Nicely done.

A suave, mid-weighted pinot. Sappy aromas of bing cherry, damson, orange peel and root spice, yet there is nothing untoward about any element. The fruit is reasonably seductive, the tannins lithe and gently pliant and the acidity is juicy rather than hard. Nothing too medicinal, either. A well-constructed package with the Yarra Valley zip code emblazoned across the aromatic spectrum. Drink or hold. Screw cap.