tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8538446535011951676.post3838790077173222939..comments2024-02-06T21:26:25.839+11:00Comments on Thomas Girgensohn's Australian Wine Reviews - and Beyond: by Farr Farrside Pinot NoirAlontinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383808768521404noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8538446535011951676.post-24876629016652594442021-08-15T12:40:05.882+10:002021-08-15T12:40:05.882+10:00Epis is great, but not easy to source. The Macedon...Epis is great, but not easy to source. The Macedon Ranges are fast becoming a hotbed for good Pinot Noir.<br /><br />I don’t think you are missing anything. Pinot Noirs from the Mornington Peninsula and Central Otago are prime examples of what you are talking about. I can see why they appeal to Shiraz drinkers who are ‘over’ very ripe Shiraz, but they do not show Pinot Noir typicity as a general rule. It is strange, though. There are some such wines which are really well made, such as Felton Road or Mt. Maude. And the argument is, why should they be like a Burgundy. However, Pinot Noir at its peak is red fruited with an expanding finish and an ethereal quality, in my opinion.Alontinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383808768521404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8538446535011951676.post-47109175059812265762021-08-15T08:39:44.768+10:002021-08-15T08:39:44.768+10:00Seems to be an all too common trait amongst Oz Pin...Seems to be an all too common trait amongst Oz Pinot Noir, though there are some exceptions. Epis Pinot Noir from Macedon is a personal favourite.<br />As an observation, not a criticism of any reviews whatsoever, I’m continually puzzled by the positive reviews received by these Australian Shiraz like Pinots.<br />While the reviews of the wine use descriptors I’d expect to see in Shiraz, I would identify this same descriptor as a potential fault in Pinot, this doesn’t always seem to be reflected in the score?<br />Thomas, am I missing something?<br />Thanks<br />ColinColinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165468310113572130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8538446535011951676.post-624767911050740262021-08-09T19:37:26.229+10:002021-08-09T19:37:26.229+10:00I had a 2010 Farrside last week, tasting note and ...I had a 2010 Farrside last week, tasting note and impression similar to you. Was not that attracted to the wine, and ended up pouring half of it down the sink after a couple of days.Borrowlonoreply@blogger.com