Our Helen’s Hill Pinot Noir 2010 has received a litle bit of attention lately. Firstly, it was recently reviewed by Winefront.com.au, and we’re happy to say that Gary Walsh was pleased with it!

“Terrific vintage for Pinot in the Yarra Valley.

Forest berries, spice, a touch of earth and vanilla perfume. It’s ripe and sweetly fruited with a lovely set of powder fine silky tannin, but shows a little too much warmth through the finish. Seductive style of wine that’s going to hit the P spot of many a drinker. May have a trick up its sleeve with a little more bottle age, but pretty much good to go. “

Then it popped up in The Age’s ‘Epicure’ section:

“A single-vineyard pinot from a strong vintage in the Yarra Valley with sweet, juicy fruit to the fore: dusty beetroot, black tea, stewed cherries. Warm in the mouth with a generous, fine tannin smoothness.”

And finally, it made an appearance in today’s Canberra Times, as Chris Shanahan’s ‘Wine of the Week’:
“When they established the vineyard, the owners paid great attention to matching grape varieties to soil types and microclimates – successfully, judging by this wine. There’s a floral high note over the ripe, cherry-like varietal aroma. The cherry character follows through on a ripe, juicy palate, with earthy savoury undertones and firm but velvety tannins.”

It’s always nice to get a bit of validation in the form of good reviews! If you’d like to try our Pinot Noir for yourself, it’s available through our online wine shop.