Another day, another joyful 2022 affordable Mornington Peninsula Pinot (after the Crittenden Peninsula Pinot from the other day). What I find fascinating is that this Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Pinot Noir 2022 is deadly serious, which is quite a contrast to some entry-level Pinot, which tend a little forward and soft. Indeed, this feels riper than 13%, and it’s a more purple wine, with less of the lipstick raspberry/watermelon and more cherry and tomato. Lovely palate, too – expressive Pinot in a juicy sort of mode. Maybe a little light through the finish, but that’s it. Otherwise a plain delicious wine.

Best drinking: I like it now, but not a huge hurry. 17.7/20, 92/100. 13%, $38. Ten Minutes by Tractor website. Would I buy it? Sure would.