TASTING NOTES FOR Trentham Reserve Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019

🍷 Appearance
Light bright ruby red with a translucent core. Elegant and refined, showing classic cool-climate Pinot character.

👃 Aromas
Perfumed and lifted. Red cherry, strawberry and subtle cranberry lead, layered with gentle spice and a hint of forest floor.
Delicate notes of rose petal and light oak add complexity and finesse.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced.
Juicy red fruits—cherry, raspberry and strawberry—flow through the palate with bright natural acidity.
There’s a subtle savoury edge and soft spice that adds depth without overpowering the fruit.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and smooth with fine, supple tannins.
The finish is long and elegant, showing lingering red berry fruit, gentle spice and a touch of earthy complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A cool-climate Tasmanian Pinot Noir—fragrant, elegant and finely structured.
Combines purity of fruit with softness and balance, delivering both immediate drinkability and subtle complexity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, pork, mushroom dishes or light pasta. Also excellent with charcuterie and soft cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir—elegant, silky and highly drinkable.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a refined, crowd-pleasing red with genuine cool-climate appeal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷