Kusuda, Pinot Noir other_regions_australia dark raspberry and earth that

dark raspberry and earth that is trimmed in just enough wood to merit pointing out

It's an essence of Barolo but today the wine's tannins are preventing it from really coming alive

I prefer this in that it delivers pure power without weight with that lovely velvety quality on the finish

What immediately impresses about the broad-shouldered flavors is how fine they are which is not always the case with the typical Bâtard

not as much as in Les Terrasses but more than in L'Ermita

Kusuda, Pinot Noir other_regions_australia dark raspberry and earth thatEarthy and savory on the nose, Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir reveals scents of beetroot and sous bois alongside hints of cherries and cranberries. On the palate, it shows the seamless combination of intensity and weightlessness that is the hallmark of Kusuda's wines, with supple tannins that seem to almost disappear on the lingering finish. Delicate, perfumed and stylish, it's already delicious and should only improve for the next 5 6 years.