Dawson James

2014 DAWSON JAMES PINOT NOIR

RRP $68 / 2029

Still retains exceptional depth to its bright colour and the immense structure that you expect from the great wines of Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy. There is a wealth of spices in the powerful dark fruits of the bouquet and palate alike, yet the wine remains light on its feet. If you are a pinot devotee, don’t expect to be satisfied by one glass. Campbell Mattinson’s 97-point rating in Feb ’16 was right on the money, although the wine is still on an upward path. 13.5% alc

WINEMAKER Peter Dawson and Tim James What do you love about aged wine?

The complexity of its characters and the ways in which they become more integrated over time. In pinot noir, the fragrance of primary fruit characters such cherry and wild strawberries is increasingly complemented by honey, truffle and cedar, while the palate grows richer and becomes softer with time. Natural acidity forms a backbone for ageing that imbues freshness and ensures that the individual identity of the wine is retained.