Hyland Estates Pinot Noir 2015

Deep red in color and bursting out the bottle with seductive aromas. The nose boasts a floral bouquet that smells like a nature hike mixed with cranberries, dried cherry and strawberry. On the attack, you get a jammy mouthful of bright red fruits and bramble with silky, precise tannins and a lengthy minerally finish.

This wine is just hitting its stride now and should be prime drinking over the next five years. This is a stiff and herbal wine without much charm, even after considerable breathing time. Rubbery scents, bitter tannins and a chicken stock note obscure its tart berry and black cherry fruit.