the 2021 Pinot Noir Cuvée Ruth takes significant time to really open its aromas of raspberry jam and briary fruit

damp earth and the sauvage are trimmed in admirably discreet wood

the 2006 Mitolo Shiraz Savitar is a barrel selection from the top lots and is aged in 100% new medium to light toasted French barrique for 16 months

The full-bodied palate is plush and refreshing

6% alcohol as opposed to the 13

Varoilles, Gevrey Chambertin Romanee Vv other_regions_australia the 2021 Pinot Noir Cuvée(a 1. 06 ha monopole; 60+ year old vines). A discreet but not invisible touch of wood highlights pure and refined aromas of various red berries, spice and wet stone hints. There is an equally lovely sense of purity to the mineral inflected, detailed and vibrant medium weight flavors that are shaped by very fine tannins on the lingering finish where the wood reappears. This is very pretty and should drink well young if desired. 90 2017+