TASTING NOTES FOR Freycinet Pinot Noir East Coast Tasmania Australia 2022
🍷 Appearance
Medium ruby red with bright clarity and a youthful, vibrant hue.
👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex, showing black cherry, raspberry and plum with layers of spice and subtle oak. Hints of truffle, forest floor and cedar add savoury depth and regional character.
👅 Palate
Elegant yet concentrated, delivering ripe red and dark berry fruits with notes of plum and cherry. The palate is smooth and balanced, with subtle oak integration and a savoury edge providing structure and complexity.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky tannins with a plush, refined mouthfeel. The finish is long and persistent, showing lingering berry fruit, spice and fine savoury nuances.
🍇 Overall Style
A premium cool-climate Tasmanian Pinot Noir—elegant, layered and expressive. Combines purity of fruit with savoury complexity and fine structure, reflecting the strength of the East Coast Tasmania region.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, roast lamb, pork dishes or mushroom-based meals. Also excellent with charcuterie and soft cheeses.
BBD Verdict
A beautifully crafted Tasmanian Pinot Noir that delivers both elegance and depth. Ideal for mixed dozens when you want to showcase a premium Australian Pinot with real finesse and regional character.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen
