Airlie Bank

This is a light, pretty, and delicate example of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. It has a fragrant bouquet of red cherries, cranberries, and strawberries with a touch of cream and some vanilla slice character. But what strikes me the most is the very well-polished fruit and the vibrancy of its youth. The palate is equally crunchy and lively, with succulent red berries and fine tannins completing the lovely frame.

Light to gently mid-weighted of feel, boasting a sappy, crunchy mid-palate laden with ume, sour cherry and a hint of rhubarb. A rub of pumice-stone tannins across the finish. A little medicinal, but this is good drinking in the context of frisky, 'thrills with a chill' sort of gear. Drink now. Screw cap.