Wither Hills the Honourable Taylor River Run Pinot Noir 2017 $74.99

In a kind of back-to-front fashion, I tasted the newer, 2018 vintage of this wine before being fortunate enough to see a glass of this, the 2017. Named after The Honourable Charles Bigg Wither, who purchased the Taylor River Run no.14 back in 1848. For the next 160 years, the Taylor River Run No.14 became a spot synonymous with grape growing excellence. At 4 years old, this wine is maturing nicely, smooth, truffle-edged and shows tension in all the right places. Wild cherry and soft spicy layers add to its lighter-styled personality.

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