Spring Vale 2023 Pinot Noir

Spring Vale, from Cranbrook on Tasmania's East Coast is one of Tasmania's best-known vineyards. The Lyne family whose generations have farmed Spring Vale since 1875, diversified from sheep farming to grape growing in the 1980s. Rod Lyne and son Tim are the current custodians.

Spring Vale 2023 Estate Pinot Noir:

D&M notes;

Early notes of damson plum and bresaola leading to some salinity, capers and Indian spices, (cumin, green cardamom) there is a touch of wet stone/metallic lick at the end.

Juicy palate that shows some port wine jelly, cayenne pepper flakes and a tang of tamarillo (tree tomato). The texture is sumptuous and lithe with verve and energy, again a slight ferrous element on the back palate to balance the fruit sweetness. I am wondering how much I like this wine as I look down at a half empty glass…