2024 Cobaw Ridge High Density Pinot 750ml bottle

 96 points - Mike Bennie, The Wine Front 'High Density, Hi-Tension. [..] This is a meatier, plusher expression than expected but not without lift, perfume, herbal nuance, mineral charm, savouriness, a core of energetic acidity. And, importantly, and gee whiz, there is so much spice here. Brown spices invade on beef jerky, dried cranberry, dark cherry characters. A bit of Chinese salted, preserved plum too. It’s exotic, wild in a way, but also feels very elegant and harmonious. I say ‘thank you for character’ with pinot, it’s a world away from the dull fine wine paradigms of primped and preened polish, marching emphatically to its own beat. Loaded with character. Yum, yes thanks, more please Sir.'

94 points - James Suckling More plush and dark-fruited than the previous cooler-vintage bottlings, with aromas of dark cherries, damson plums, violets, spice and cassis. The palate is textural and mid-weighted, with finely tuned tannins and bright acidity leading into a rounded, dark-fruited and spicy finish. Plenty of early drinking appeal.