TASTING NOTES FOR Derwent Estate Pinot Noir 2017

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby with a dark crimson core and a soft garnet edge. Bright and concentrated, showing both intensity and early maturity.

👃 Aromas
Complex and perfumed, with dark cherry, blackberry and mulberry layered over violet, dried clove and forest floor. Subtle notes of spice, smoked meat and cedar add depth and intrigue.

👅 Palate
Elegant yet structured, delivering dark cherry and winter strawberry flavours with layers of spice and earthy savouriness. Beautifully balanced, with fine integration of fruit and oak creating a seamless flow across the palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and refined with fine-grained tannins and bright natural acidity. The finish is medium to long, carrying red and dark fruit, spice and a subtle savoury edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic cool-climate Tasmanian Pinot Noir—elegant, savoury and structured. Combines purity of fruit with earthy complexity and fine tannins, offering both immediate appeal and ageing potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, roast chicken, game meats or mushroom dishes. Also excellent with truffle dishes or soft cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir—elegant, savoury and full of character.
Perfect for mixed dozens when you want a refined, cool-climate red that delivers both finesse and depth.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷