T'Gallant Cyrano 2009 Pinot Noir

This wine looks like a dark translucent ruby sitting the the bottom of the glass. A lovely red berry jam aroma with a hint of subtle spice it's pleasantly light on the palate and the aromas are backed up with similar flavours. Strawberry jam on the front of your palate supported by sweet spice down the sides and medium acidity. There are pleasant tannins that linger slightly and the fruit flavours stay giving it good length. There is a noticeable lack of the peppery finish for a Pinot but that is welcomed as it makes this an approachable wine for most palates.

This is a great wine to start anyone on the path of Pinot Noirs with its lovely jam flavours and aromas I can't really see why anyone would dislike this wine. There is no huge dryness, no huge pepper hits its all just there subtly making it very approachable and worth try.

This vintage hasn't been tasted by James Haliday yet and I haven't seen any other reviews but previous vintages have gotten 90 or above and great reviews. I would give this a solid 9 and would drink it any day of the week ending in a y.

Price wise again slightly over priced at the cellar door at $35 a bottle but in all honesty I've tasted far less appealing wines for the same price. You can buy it online for $24.46 a bottle from webcellars.com.au and I'd imagine you should pick it up for around $25 or better from a bottle shop of Dan Murphy's. I definitely wouldn't pay more than that for it however because although I have given it quite a good rating its still what I'd call a low end Pinot.

I'd recommend you all give this wine a taste, enjoy and happy drinking!