‘Cornelian Bay’ Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019

‘Cornelian Bay’ Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019 – This is from the Kin range. Or is it the Kith range? Not too sure but to be honest, the difference in labelling is almost imperceptible – one is slightly darker than the other. Otherwise, almost identical. These have a “name”, in this case, ‘Cornelian Bay’, a nod to both the source (the grapes are Tasmanian – from the Coal River Valley region) of the fruit and to the birthplace of Trent and Amelia’s mother, Helen, down at the Derwent. The other difference between the two ranges is the price - $45 instead of $28. 

This is a fine Tassie Pinot. 14 months in French barriques, 25% new. Attractive florals to open, but then the raspberries dominate. First, on the nose as sweet raspberries and then on the palate with a character reminiscent of raspberry jam. Lovely fragrances here. Good integration, with a slight biscuity note at this early stage. Decent length. 91.