This vintage had 28 months in 80% American and 20% Balkan oak

It is just a case of waiting for the nose to open because the palate really shows the potential here

violet and plum where additional breadth is present in the form of spice and lavender nuances

pit fruit and sweet butter flavors that show a refreshingly bitter edge and an echo of minerality

mineral-driven and impressively persistent finish

Hamilton Russell, Pinot Noir other_regions This vintage had 28 monthsThe sublime 2010 Pinot Noir is aged for 10 months in oak, of which 44% was new and the remainder used. It has a ripe bouquet of redcurrant, strawberry and Morello that shows no signs of under ripeness that Hamiltons Pinots occasionally exhibit due to leaf roll. The palate is medium bodied with ripe fleshy redcurrant and cranberry fruit that is underpinned by extremely fine tannins. This has wonderful build in the mouth and the finish is exuberant,