2021 Oakridge 864 Henk Vineyard Aqueduct Block Pinot Noir

I don't often make comparison between Australian Pinot Noir and Burgundy as the objective shouldn't be to recreate Burgundy on the other side of the world. There is a reason that people want to emulate burgundy as the best wines are breathtaking; the reason for this monologue is this wine reminds me of quality Vosne-Romanee with its floral spiced notes, but an incredible underlying structure.

The nose gives a mix of red and black cherry that are floral and framed with undergrowth and background spices. The palate is supple and flows with cherry fruit before tannins take on earth and autumnal spice; there is such a moreishness to this wine with an impressively long finish that has piercingly pure yet expansive cherry fruit wrapped with understated spice and a savoury textural pull.