Mondillo Pinot Noir 2018, Central Otago

Youthful, varietal and precise bouquet with ripe aromas of dark cherry, black currant and plum with an unmistakable scent of Bendigo suggesting dried herbs, violet and rugged outcrops. The aromas of barrel spice and smoky wood add complexity and depth. Equally youthful on the palate this wine has a core of fruit with a savoury spicy edge, firm youthful tannins and acidity, but also charm and elegance with lots of potential to age and integrate over the next few years. This is a lovely wine with concentration and length, plenty of wood and persistent finish. It will benefit from cellar time and reward those who have patience. Best drinking from 2022 through 2028.

94 Points

Excellent