Tasting Notes - The Cups Estate Silver Dune 2004

On first inspection this wine looked great. It had great depth of colour, a great 'pinot' nose, all earthy and forest floor, the palate was weighty for a pinot and delivered sweet berry and cherry fruit, some smoky bacon and sweet spice with soft tannins. And the long lingering finish made me get quite excited about it. However an hour later I poured myself another glass and the wine had gone. It had become Porty and astringent and tasted like it had past its prime or had been 'cooked' at some stage. Not sure if it was faulty or just coming to the end of its shelf life.