Ant Moore Estate Pinot Noir 2023

Decent, smooth wine with a light, easy-drinking quality.

I was aware of the challenges this vintage presented, thanks to the ratings from previous users. Decanting for 2 hours helped to mitigate the effects.\n\nThe wine's initial touch was led by by sweet strawberry and cherry notes, but these were soon overpowered by a lingering pungency and a note of cedar.\n\nThe profile was similarly affected, with the sweetness giving way to a sour cherry and a lingering tartness. The volatile tartness was still present, though it was somewhat tempered by the decanting process.\n\nWhile I would normally have enjoyed this wine, I was left underwhelmed by its performance this year. I would consider revisiting another vintage in the future.

The wine's layered character is noted for by a seamless seamlessness of dried apricot and cherry notes, with a mild fruit suggestion that adds dimension to the as a whole profile. A dry tail is present, leaving the texture feeling refreshed and cleansed.