Pinot noir fruit off an extremely sought-after vineyard, from a 9/10 Halliday graded vintage, in the hands of a Yarra winemaking royalty... it'd be a shock if this wine turned out any different to how it did: exceptional.
Long before Lone Star Creek began producing their own wines, they were supplying grapes to some of the Yarra's heaviest hitters. It's this intricate understanding of the land, climate and conditions that allows for the production of wines like this: Perfumed and nuanced, this is simply gorgeous. Dense red and black cherries, strawberries, toasty oak, soft tannins and a beautifully spiced finish. This is as Upper Yarra as it gets, the concentration and brightness of the fruit are one thing, the savoury spice and lingering tannin are another thing entirely. Drink now for pristine, pure Yarra pinot. Drink in 5 years for complex, savoury, earthy goodness.

This is a really smart little wine. A lot of red fruit on display, some rich, ripe raspberry and strawberries lead into more densely laden cranberry and red cherry. The tannin is fine grain and delicate - pretty but textural and providing nice, subtle grip. While this is certifiable cool climate, it doesn't want for weight. The palate is satisfying and broad with classic cool climate acidity giving it focus and drive through a fine boned, prickly finish that lasts and lasts.

You'll know Rob Dolan Wines for their reputation for excellence. They've been making some of the most iconic wines of the Yarra Valley and broader Victorian region for decades. This is, of course, no exception to that spirit of excellence; fresh red raspberries and pulpy cherry meat fine, slippery tannin structure. There is sappy acidity that frames the enduring finish. A brilliantly delivered wine from a master of their craft.