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Here’s a tasting profile for Dexter Pinot Noir 2023 (Mornington Peninsula) — a refined Australian Pinot Noir that’s been earning strong praise:

🍷 Appearance

• Medium ruby with vibrant clarity typical of cool-climate Pinot Noir.

👃 Aromas (Nose)

• Red and dark fruit core — wild strawberries, cherries and cranberries stand out prominently.

• Darker notes of blueberry and blackberry add complexity.

• Savoury herbal hints (e.g., basil, bay leaf, thyme) and floral lifts (rose petals or violets) lend depth.

• Subtle oak influence can present gentle spice and background warmth.

👄 Palate (Taste & Texture)

• Medium-bodied, elegant and finely textured, with concentrated but balanced fruit intensity.

• Juicy red and dark fruits — cherry and raspberry through to darker berry notes, with savoury complexity.

• Fine-grained, velvet-like tannins give structure without heaviness, while acidity keeps the wine lively.

• The finish is long and harmonious, with a balance of fruit sweetness, minerality and a hint of spice or herbal nuance.

🍽️ Overall Style

• A fruit-driven but structured Pinot Noir, combining vibrant fruit intensity with savoury complexity and elegant tannins — classic cool-climate influence from the Mornington Peninsula.

• Shows both youthful brightness and the potential to develop further complexity with short-term cellaring.

🥂 Food Pairing Ideas

Pairs beautifully with dishes that echo its fruit and savoury balance — such as roast duck breast, mushroom-based pastas, herb-roasted chicken, or grilled salmon.