Merricks Estate Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula 2016

At our dinner on 29th April 2021, the Merricks Estate Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula 2015 was a clear standout for me. Merricks Estate Pinot has a broadness and delicacy at the same time. Merricks Estate Pinot is both old-school and modern. It has the depth of plums and spice, with the red fruits and floral notes. It is spicy and earthy, with great structure. The palate of Merricks Estate Pinot is plush, silky and succulent. It is moreish and drinkable. Merricks Estate Pinot is drinking perfectly right now. It will probably get better over the next decade or so. But I am going to drink my Merricks Estate Pinot now because I love it. The Merricks Estate original vineyard, established in 1982, allows for the production of beautiful wines made from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Bottle ageing before release is the cornerstone of Merricks Estate. Because of this, you get to drink them at their peak. Not only are the wines stunning, but they are a fantastic price for the quality you get. Merricks Estate Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula 2015 Wine Notes Anthony Gismondi Gismondionwine.com 93 points “Located by the sea, near Western Port Bay, Merricks Estate was one of the first commercial vineyards, planted in 1978. Immediately the old Pommard clones give off saline, sea notes, with quenching minerality continuing the length of this medium-bodied red. Wild herbs season a pure-fruited core of raspberry, red currant and plum, until white pepper spicing caps the finish. Tannins are finely structured, balancing out the finessed fruit. Distinctive.”