TASTING NOTES FOR Philip Shaw The Wirewalker Pinot Noir Orange New South Wales 2024

🍷 Appearance
Bright crimson red with a youthful ruby edge. Vibrant and clear, reflecting its cool-climate origin.

👃 Aromas
Fragrant and lifted, showing wild raspberry, dark cherry and violet petals, with subtle layers of spice and earthy complexity developing with air.

👅 Palate
Juicy and expressive, delivering ripe red berry fruits—raspberry, strawberry and cherry—supported by savoury spice and a gentle herbal edge. The palate is balanced and refined with excellent fruit purity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and supple with fine tannins and a smooth, elegant mouthfeel. The finish is long and fresh, with lingering red fruit, spice and a subtle savoury note.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern cool-climate Pinot Noir—vibrant, fruit-driven and beautifully poised. Combines elegance and freshness with subtle complexity and structure, showcasing the strengths of Orange NSW.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, lamb or charcuterie. Also excellent with earthy vegetarian dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive Australian Pinot—bright, silky and dangerously drinkable. A standout for mixed dozens and a great option for customers wanting elegant, cool-climate reds.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷