Le Mins Pinot Noir 2004 (QPR Recommended)

This is the labelled version, not the ‘higher profile’ $9 cleanskin. Lightish cherry red in colour with a little fade at the rim. Friendly nose, light cherry, berry notes, some lift with what almost seems like alcohol heat but 13% abv unlikely. Light mouthfeel, some sour tinges around the edges of the palate but falls into the feather weight dry red class right now. Firms up at the finish, bearing a little teeth, and gives the impression it could do with 6 – 9 months in the cellar. At $12 this is well made, if a touch light, pinot.