Yabby Lake Tasmania Coal River Pinot Noir 2024

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Product Description: An assured new chapter for Yabby Lake begins in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. Known for shaping benchmark Pinot Noir on the Mornington Peninsula, the estate has now turned its attention south, with a single-vineyard site in one of Australia’s most promising cool-climate regions. The 2024 Coal River Pinot Noir is the second release from this vineyard, capturing the finesse and precision that first put Yabby Lake on the map. The vintage was marked by a long, dry season with mild conditions at harvest, allowing fruit to achieve balance and concentration without losing freshness. Hand-picked in March and crafted with a light touch of whole bunch fermentation, the wine was matured in French oak puncheons, with restrained new oak giving space for the fruit to speak. This is a poised, cellar-worthy Pinot Noir that reflects both the site’s potential and Tom Carson’s steady hand. Tasting Notes NOSE – Dark berry lift Blackberries and dark cherries layered with violets and a subtle spice note. PALATE – Silken structure Plush fruit depth with fine tannins, showing both richness and restraint. FINISH – Persistent length Long and composed with gentle savoury detail and refined freshness. Reviews & Accolades Damson plums, wild blackberries, violets… dark cherries, orange rind and cedar… very complex and tightly wound.” — James Suckling, 97 pts, Top 100 Wines of Australia 2024 (#21) Plummy, dark-cherry—rich and ripe… intense, profound fruit flavour… outstanding pinot noir with long carry.” — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 95 pts Undergrowth, smoked herbs, macerated cherries… firm tannins and complex length… will mature well.” — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 94 pts Finer Details: Style – Red Wine Varietal – Pinot Noir Country – Australia Region – Coal River Valley, Tasmania Vintage – 2024 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13.5% Closure – Screwcap