When discussing wines from the Geelong region, the wineries which foremost come to mind are Bannockburn and By Farr. But there are others. Shadowfax is particularly interesting though, because it has ventured out to other regions. A special vineyard is Straws Lane in the Macedon Ranges, a very well suited region for premium Pinot Noir. It is a 40 year old vineyard, closely planted, on granite soil. My first exposure to it is the 2019 Shadowfax Straws Lane Pinot Noir.
This is an energetic wine with pretty blackberry flavours and lively acidity. The wine has an attractive saline character. It comes a bit at the expense of a rounded mouthfeel, but the wine is serious and pleasant at the same time.
Score: 93/++
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