Kooyong Pinot Noir 2005

Sunday, Jul 29 2007 · Posted in Mornington, pinot noir 

By Gary Walsh

KooyongI like DIAM closures very much but they are very tricky to get back into the bottle. They bulge most uncomfortably in the middle when you try and stuff them back in - a bit like me trying to get into an old pair of pants…

Aromas of cherry, strawberry, soil, mushroom, rose and subtle spicy oak. On the palate medium bodied with cherry, strawberry, a light mineral earthiness and a touch of brown spice. Light fine grained tannin and tangy crisp acidity. Fresh and fine boned rather than fruity. It really flows along the palate in a most lovely gentle manner and finishes long and clean. It’s a really beautiful wine.

Other vintages reviewed : 2004

Tasted : Jul07
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $40
Closure : Diam
Drink : 2007 - 2014
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4 Responses to “Kooyong Pinot Noir 2005”

  1. Kent on July 30th, 2007 9:43 am

    HI Gary,
    Cracked an 05 of this on Friday night and thought that it had come together very well. Some nice minerality to match teh fruits too. Great QPR in my book.
    Cheers,
    Kent

  2. Kent on July 30th, 2007 9:45 am

    Woops,
    Meant to comment on the 06 Massale. Cue red faced emoticon!
    Back to the 05 Estate - must track some down.
    Cheers,
    Kent

  3. dayl76 on July 30th, 2007 3:27 pm

    How is the 2003 of this drinking, I have two bottles of the 2003 I got from melbourne airport after melbourne cup 2005, mistakenly priced at $18.95. Yet to open them, but did try the Massale when in sydney last sept(2005 i think) that was pretty good. This one sounds like the goods as well.

    D

  4. David on July 30th, 2007 8:57 pm

    I have not had this for a while. It was not my style when young so didn’t cellar any. Contact the winery as they bare pretty straight up wines@kooyong.com

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