Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir other_regions_australia —'99 Brunello blind retrospective (2009)

—'99 Brunello blind retrospective (2009)

layered with delicate details of star fruit

40% Pinot Noir and 9% Pinot Meunier

currants and blueberries

subtle spices and superb length

Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir other_regions_australia —'99 Brunello blind retrospective (2009)Medium deep ruby colored, the 2009 The Gradient Pinot Noir envelops a core of red cherries and red currant aromas with notes of stems, dried Mediterranean herbs, damp loam and mossy tree bark. Medium to full bodied, it is a bit lean on the palate, with low to medium levels of chewy slightly astringent tannins, medium acidity and a long finish. Consider drinking it now to 2015.