I am almost through the impressive Crittenden 2022 range now, and the hits keep coming. Quality Mornington wines at every turn. and this Crittenden Zumma Pinot Noir 2022 is rock solid. Lots of charismatic dark cherry raspberry fruit that toys with darker, mulchy, balcony riper dried bits, with a firm handshake of a spicy drying finish. Just a little parched on the tail, but real presence to this quality (and reasonably intense) Australian Pinot.

THE VERDICT

• Best drinking: go now, but no dramas if you wait a few years
• Score (out of 20): 18
• Score (out of 100): 93
• Alcohol %: 13
• RRP (in $AUD): 65
• Winery website: https://www.crittendenwines.com.au/
• Would I buy it?: A bottle for sure. My wine.