2020 Southing Pinot Noir
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Score 94/100 · James Suckling, Mar 2023
Aromas of blueberries with wrought iron and metal shavings with some sliced strawberries with white tops. Full to medium body. Firm tannins and fresh acidity. Racy. Narrow. Drink or hold.
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93
93/100
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94
94/100
James Suckling
92
92/100
Billy Norris, Vinous
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Billy Norris, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2025-2031, Billy Norris, Vinous
The 2020 Pinot Noir Southing is rich and voluptuous, showing its oak imprint prominently. Baking spices and waxy wood tones sit atop integrated tannins and supple acids. Vanilla, black raspberry and cassis weave through the palate, rounding into a gently bitter close. This is a broad, soft-edged Pinot with plenty of immediate appeal. I'd prefer more brightness, but this is clearly a very well-made wine.
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Sea Smoke Estate
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