My international wine tasting continues with Little Yering Pinot Noir 2011. At $15.99 a bottle - this is a great deal if you are looking for a light red wine at a good price point that has some complexity and nice balance.
On the nose, I smelled quite a bit of spice and black cherry. There was a nice hint of vanilla and it was not at all overpowering. I checked on their website and they ferment this wine in French barrels that create a nice, soft vanilla flavour.
The taste was nice and light with delicate tannins. I definitely tasted the black cherry again and it was a nice, juicy flavour in the mouth that mixed with some spice and some earthy qualities.
Pinot Noir is a delicate grape to grow. It is temperamental but often worth the effort. It has become one of my favourite grape varieties as it really has a distinct taste of where the grape was grown.
Australia, not really known for Pinot Noir, is a great hot climate for growing the more full and hearty black grape varieties like Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. However, the Yarra Valley, which is where this winery is located, has a cooler climate than the rest of the country making it an ideal location for a Pinot Noir grape to reach perfection.
This wine was not my favourite Pinot Noir that i have tasted - but at the price point of $15.99 - it is a great buy and pairs nicely with turkey and/or salmon dishes. I would put this into the "if you are in the mood" category to try something new.
I hope you enjoy this wine and I would love your feedback on it!
Have a great week.
Christine
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