I was banging on just the other week about West Australian Pinot Noir struggles, and here’s a pleasurable Pinot to mess with my theories. From Denmark in WA, this Apricus Hill is a step in the right direction for the brand. Bright red fruit in the raspberry red cordial spectrum, there’s a sense of lightness to this red, with light extraction, minimal oak and a real red juiciness. You could argue that it’s a bit primal and raspberried, but it’s all done in a Pinoty way and inarguably attractive.

THE VERDICT

• Best drinking: nowish
• Score (out of 20): 17.7
• Score (out of 100): 92
• Alcohol %: 13.5
• RRP (in $AUD): 40
• Winery website: https://www.singlevineyards.com/portfolio/apricus-hill/
• Would I buy it?: worth a few glasses