The 2020 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir has aromas of red berries and dark cherry which dominate the nose, firm mid palate tannins lead to pleasing acidity on the back. \”It just came in the door, and reviewed within about five minutes. I can tell when a courier is anywhere near, because our dog goes into meltdown. Loves a delivery man (they are so rarely women, I note).Nose in glass, and first impression is that this is a great vintage for HCE Pinot. Darker fruit profile, but with raspberry in there too, plenty of spice and perfume of dried rose, some lead pencil and cedar happening. Its medium-bodied, savoury and fruit sweet, almost earthy, and packed with gravelly tannin and bright cherry acidity. The finish is long, spicy, dried herb and cherry-laden, beautiful tannin pushing it out. It puts me in mind of 2013 with its grip and deep fruit. Its bloody outstanding.\”2019 Vintage – 94+ Points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, April 2020, Drink: 2020 – 2030