2023 Montalto Pinot Noir

95 POINTS

Jane Faulkner - Halliday Wine Companion

At first, this comes across as pretty, tangy and juicy, enticing with its heady aromas and flavours. But there’s detail and structure, too. In the mix, rose petals, red and black cherries with exotic spices – almost an Indian combo of cardamon and turmeric. The palate is layered with superfine tannins and matching acidity. A very satisfying drink.

92 POINTS

Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

This is an accomplished pinot noir, varietal, neat, complex in parts, more-ish in others. You take a sip, nod, and want another. It’s strawberried and red cherried and earthen, with woodsy spice notes diving into undergrowth. Tannin is well managed, as is the finish as a whole. A spot of reduction has been used positively as well. Indeed I’m positive about pretty much every facet of this wine. It exudes competence.

Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2023 Pinot Noir is bright and brambly in the glass, with cherries and star anise in profusion, plus dried mint and tarragon, blood orange and red apple skins. On the palate, the wine is silky and creamy, with a sweet sarsaparilla character through the finish. Lovely, uncomplicated wine. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.