There are many things that are inevitable in life and one of them is moving further away from being young. I don’t mind having birthdays, not at all, but it is such that, regardless of what you do, nature has some say in how quickly and gracefully you move into those later ‘young’ years.
As French author, Jules Renard is quoted as saying, “It’s not how old you are but how you are old.” This can be related to many things, humans included, but when it comes to wine, I think it can be more nuanced. This is a wine that brings this quote into play and specifically when it comes to the complexity Pinot Noir can develop as it ages.
Region: Orange Region, NSW Price: $50 Source: A wine tasting with Slow Wine Co
It is ten years old and, yes, showing some maturity, but it is still a lovely, elegant wine. There’s dark cherry, some earthy notes, subtle spice and leather, nice textural feel across the palate while the tannins are smooth and integrated finishing with a nice savouriness on the pretty good length. So, when it comes to the “how you are old” part of the quote, I would say, this wine is very well indeed!
Words from a Wine Glass 