Tasting Notes - TK Lenswood Pinot Noir 2003

Slight reincarnation of Tim Knappstein's former 'Lenswood' label. We have always found that the winery doesn't really excite at the pointy end (ie sales to punters) despite the lavish praise often heaped on Tim's wines by various critics.Anyway, this wine is somewhat similar to a few other 2003's we've tried from Adelaide Hills. Ripe, quite dry, some tannic backbone and ever so slightly stewed fruits. Reminds me of the AHV Picadilly. A touch simply and doesn't scream Burgundy but should have appeal for those looking for a fuller, riper dyr red style. I was quite ready to mark this wine down on QPR assuming it was north of $30) but in fact should retail for $20 even....a realistic price that shows decent value.