TASTING NOTES FOR Paringa Estate The Paringa Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula Victoria 2018

🍷 Appearance
Medium to deep ruby red with darker edges. Bright yet beginning to show subtle maturity.

👃 Aromas
Highly complex and layered, with red cherry, strawberry and darker cherry notes.
Savoury elements of forest floor, dried herbs and anise intertwine with cedar, spice and a touch of earthy undergrowth.

👅 Palate
Rich and expressive, delivering ripe red and dark fruits—cherry, strawberry and plum—alongside savoury complexity.
Spice, mocha and subtle oak influence add depth, while vibrant acidity keeps the wine fresh and structured.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Supple yet structured, with fine-grained tannins providing shape and elegance.
Long, expansive finish showing layers of red fruit, spice and earthy nuance, with excellent persistence.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir—powerful yet refined.
Combines fruit intensity with savoury complexity and structure, sitting firmly in a more serious, age-worthy Pinot style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast duck, lamb, mushroom dishes or game meats. Also excellent with truffle dishes and mature cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A serious, cellar-worthy Pinot Noir—this is a step up into premium territory with depth, structure and complexity.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens where you want to showcase top-tier Australian Pinot—or a standout straight dozen for collectors and Pinot lovers.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷