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Yabby Lake Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 Wine Review

Yabby Lake Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

Yabby Lake Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $51.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Yabby Lake Vineyard

Agent: Von Terra Enterprises Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Black cherry with mouth-watering acidity yet it doesn't taste tart. Great balance and mouth-filling joyousness. Perfect for roast turkey.

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This Yabby Lake Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 was reviewed on October 26, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Dan Trcka Wine Blogger rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

The 2010 Yabby Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir, a blend of MV6 (80%) and Pommard, G5V15, and 115 clones making up the remainder - all sourced from the Mornington Peninsula; has captivating, intense aromas of almond, cigar box, black currant and raspberry. It is a medium bodied, extra-dry, integrated wine; balanced with good acidity, refined, dusty tannins and a long and smooth finish. This is a sipping wine; drink now to 2020+. My impression: BEAUTIFUL, 93 pts – recommended for its quality. Tasted at Australia Today 2014 Trade show http://grapeselections.com/australian-wine/ in Feb/14.

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Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A very solid show of expertise in Pinot Noir from Australia. Medium garnet with aromas of ripe raspberry, cherry, strawberry, earthiness, cloves and other baking spices. The taste is more cherry and raspberry with firm but silky tannins and medium-high acidity. Long cherry finish with the baking spices shining through. Pricey, but worth it. I paired this with roast chicken, gravy, and a Brussel sprout salad.
A blend of clones MV6 (80%), the remainder Pommard, G5V15, and 115; 20% whole bunch; 15% to 20% new French oak puncheons. Strong, deep and clear colour, there is a mix of dark cherry, plum and spice in the core of the palate, fine tannins running throughout giving texture, structure and flavour; glorious drive and length. Drink now till 2018. Score – 96. Source: James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, July 17, 2012

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