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Description
Barnaby Flanders knows good Pinot Noir, and his reputation for producing top quality wines from Mornington has grown with each vintage release.
His Merricks Pinot is in a bit more full-bodied (in comparison to his other Pinots), but still retains finesse and elegance at the same time. Loads of unique personality, class and complexity to go along with lovely drinkability.
A great wine from one of the gem humans of the Peninsula.
96 points
"This always hits the right spot, bullseye, and all for its excellent fruit, tannin structure, balance and beauty... It’s heady with florals, woodsy spices, autumn leaves and twigs, while the fuller-bodied palate takes in dark cherries, poached rhubarb and chinotto with blood orange, too."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)94 points
"It has energy, and yes, there’s some winemaking magic at play here, though it works and the balance between sweet fruit and sappy spice is so appealing. Tannin is firm. Cherry pip richness is there. But the whole thing works so well... Yep. Uncompromising in a way, but very good."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
94 points
"There’s a lovely red fruit and savoury interplay aromatically, which blossoms in the glass. The palate has excellent vibrancy, leading with sappy cherry, red florals, and strawberry before a rhubarb and tangy blood orange back palate... Great energy, complexity, and balance on show here. Time in the cellar will allow this to truly shine."
- Tom Kline (Inside Burgundy)
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