Ruby. Aromas of ripe red fruits infused with violets and an underlying earthy character. Richly flavoured with dense red and black fruits the palate shows a combination of excellent tannin structure, well integrated oak and a rounded, lingering earthy finish.

The 2008 Pinot Noir is an absolute knockout – clearly the best so far from Dog Point. I plan to formally review the Pinot Noir at some stage (I don’t make notes at lunch) and also to buy a case. Bob Campbell