2022 Pressing Matters Pinot Noir 750Ml Bottle

96 points - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
Coal River Valley pinot noir made by Samantha Connew. A very pretty bright ruby in the glass with aromas of amaro and blossom-flecked red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry fruits underscored with hints of spice, Peking duck, leaf litter, dried citrus rind, struck flint and earth. It smells gorgeous, and the palate follows up with smallgoods and undergrowth and mountain herb tones, finishing long with detail, sapid acidity and powdery tannins – it's a wonderful release. 

95 points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review - Gold Ribbon
Very good depth of red-purple, the rim brightly purple indicating excellent freshness. Dried herb aromas overlie cherry fruit, the palate medium bodied and deliciously flavoured with succulent sweet fruit deftly tempered by fine-grained tannins that leave the mouth refreshed and ready for more. Long carry. A superb pinot noir that already drinks beautifully and should also age well. Huon Hooke

Wow, this 2022 pinot clearly adds further proof that the coterie of classy wines in this area are amongst the best pinot producers in Tasmania AND Australia (Tolpuddle, Pooley, and Stargazer- Sam's own small but classy label).

The "Grand Cru region of Tasmania" is gaining credence as a new informal name (by the likes of me and other lovers of this group of vineyards) for the Coal River Valley. This 2022 is an amazing wine for several reasons, apart from the fact that it tastes seductive, vibrant and classy. Firstly it doesn't show anything like its 12.8% alcohol (like old-school red Burgundy alcohols); such is its completeness, density and juicy ripeness. Secondly it doesn't show its 20% new oak; such is its inherent (and somewhat "hidden" power, by that I mean it's only there when you think about it, otherwise its a delicious, well balanced and high class young pinot. The 20% whole bunch fermentation adds a little "spice" to the pot, and the resulting red is a riot of red and blue fruits underpinned by pomegranate crunch, dry twigs, pine needles, cinnamon stick, dry lavender and rose petals.
The tannins are ripe and very well integrated, firm but silky. Buy some, it's a belter! Bravo. - Randall