Picardy Pinot Noir 2022

Here's a compelling case for holding back some of these wines. I looked at it 12 months ago, and while it was tidy and impressive then, that extra year to settle has improved it immeasurably, earning another tick from me. The aroma is floral and perfumed with cherries and plums, and the palate delivers with certainty and poise, showing slightly dried herb, leafy, and spicy nutmeg characters.  bolder and immediately more powerful statement of this wine, reflecting a warm vintage. Yet the cooler Pemberton region has reigned it in nicely, providing control and precision. A savoury and slightly mushroomy aroma with primary black cherry notes.