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Yabby Lake
| Owner(s) | Mem Kirby, Robert Kirby |
| Web site | www.yabbylake.com |
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Reviewed Wines
2012 Yabby Lake Vineyard Single Block Release Mornington Peninsula Australia Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 320 cases. From Block 1,
Rows 1-11 planted in 1998 to low-yielding MV6 clone. Soil is sandy clay
loam. Grapes are 100% de-stemmed, spend 14 days on skins.
Significant proportion of whole cluster. Winemaker is Tom Carson.
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Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of cherry,
underbrush and dried rose petal lead to a mid to full bodied core of black
cherry and black raspberry fruits wrapped in firm tannins. Impressive
mid palate attack and finish but seems a bit closed. Much better when
tasted two days later from a previously opened and re-closed bottle with
more aromatic vibrancy and more expressive fruit. This wine has the
most tannin in this lineup, presumably from the large percentage of
whole cluster, and will need a few years in the cellar to reach nirvana.
Score: 93.
Reviewed September 14, 2014
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2004 Yabby Lake Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $50.
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This is berry jam on toast but with plenty of sophistication.
Dark fruit driven, it is Nicely balanced and composed.
Reviewed June 17, 2007
ARTICLE »
2012 Yabby Lake Vineyard Single Block Release Mornington Peninsula Australia Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 320 cases. From Block 1, Rows 1-11 planted in 1998 to low-yielding MV6 clone. Soil is sandy clay loam. Grapes are 100% de-stemmed, spend 14 days on skins. Significant proportion of whole cluster. Winemaker is Tom Carson. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, underbrush and dried rose petal lead to a mid to full bodied core of black cherry and black raspberry fruits wrapped in firm tannins. Impressive mid palate attack and finish but seems a bit closed. Much better when tasted two days later from a previously opened and re-closed bottle with more aromatic vibrancy and more expressive fruit. This wine has the most tannin in this lineup, presumably from the large percentage of whole cluster, and will need a few years in the cellar to reach nirvana. Score: 93. Reviewed September 14, 2014 ARTICLE »
2004 Yabby Lake Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $50. · This is berry jam on toast but with plenty of sophistication. Dark fruit driven, it is Nicely balanced and composed. Reviewed June 17, 2007 ARTICLE »