The expression of pinot noir from the mount barrow site is due to its gravelly well drained lateritic soils, low vigour and sustainable viticulture. Bright cherry and red fruits are supported by warm earth complexity, a silky texture and finely layered tannin structure.
The key component of this wine is the great length of dense, full, delicious and placid fruit flavours. There are persistent fine drying tannins and the fruit levels are such that they carry this with ease. The best Australian Marchand & Burch pinot noir to date. The east’s wine columnists say that the west can’t produce pinot, so this would prove to be a fascinating component of any tasting of Australasia’s finest current releases. 18.5pts; John Jens, Western Suburbs Weekly, 22 Jun 2010