2020 Clos Ostler Caroline’s Pinot Noir

The spice from the ripe seeds is intoxicating giving a delicious brown baking spice aroma of clove, nutmeg and anise. All this is accented by the most delicate yet intense dark liquorice French oak. The palate is immensely satisfying with a delicious sweet ripe fruit entry that builds in intensity as it is warmed in the mouth.

Layers of fruit sit beautifully poised with more of those red and dark fruits sitting in the mid-palate without being heavy or clunky. Powdery and silky tannins provide the perfect foil for richness of the fruit and gentle acidity holds the wine together. It is a classic Caroline’s in a similar mold to the 2010 and 2016.