Mornington Pinot goodness: Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Noir 2012

Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Noir 2012 (Mornington Peninsula, Vic)
13%, Screwcap, $32

If this multi-vineyard blend is anything to go by, the 2012 Ten Minutes by Tractor estate wines are going to be very, very exciting..

Despite being 100% destemmed, this carries a firmness that you would normally see in something more whole bunchy, the tannins quite sappy and carefully honed. It smells lovely too – red fruit and clove oak, backed by an effortless, mid-weight palate. All very promising.

Quintessential delicate Mornington Pinot really, needing just a little more concentration to be fabulous. What an entry level wine though! Many $50 Pinots would struggle to match this style…

Source: Sample
Tasted: April 2014
Drink: 2014-2018
Score: 17.8/20, 92/100
Would I buy it? Absolutely.
Buy online: Ten Minutes by Tractor website

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2 responses to “Mornington Pinot goodness: Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Noir 2012”

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    Anonymous

    Andrew, I have been saving some $ for the 10MBT 2012 Pinots…I think 2012 will go down as a very good vintage in Mornington, and there are some great wines coming out of here. Can't wait to hear about the rest of the wines. Oh, and if you are down Mornington way, do yourself a favour, and get booked into 10MBT for lunch…

    simon1980

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    1. ozwinereview Avatar
      ozwinereview

      You are a wise man Simon. I've been lucky to have lunch their too and it is fabulous (excellent wine list too).

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