The Zonzo Cabernet was a bit too stern, the rosé really smart, and this Zonzo Estate Pinot Noir 2022 is perhaps the best of the lot. There we are, a wrap of some of the latest Zonzo Estate releases. This is moody, briary, structure-first Yarra Pinot too. Cherries, fresh and stewed, some mulchy bits, bunchy spice and firm acid and tannins. Angles, but power and dark fruit too. Plenty impressive.

THE VERDICT

• Best drinking: now and for the next five years
• Score (out of 20): 18
• Score (out of 100): 93
• Alcohol %: 13
• RRP (in $AUD): 30
• Winery website: https://www.zonzo.com.au/
• Would I buy it?: worth sharing a bottle