Mac ForbesPinot Noir
Dry, Light Bodied style of Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley, Australia
About this product
Dry, Light Bodied style of Pinot NoirYarra Valley, AustraliaMac Forbes is part of the ever-growing band of funky Pinor Noir producers from cool-climate vineyards sites harnassing the true expression of terroir. Mac is a lover of the hands-on approach to winemaking and takes that minimalist approach to his Yarra Valley wines. In what was a challenging vintage for those in the Yarra Valley, the 2009 Pinot Noir is a wonderful balance between opulent and glugable fruit alongside real elegance and structure. A window into the Pinot Noir future here in Australia.
Mac Forbes is part of the ever-growing band of funky Pinor Noir producers from cool-climate vineyards sites harnassing the true expression of terroir. Mac is a lover of the hands-on approach to winemaking and takes that minimalist approach to his Yarra Valley wines. In what was a challenging vintage for those in the Yarra Valley, the 2009 Pinot Noir is a wonderful balance between opulent and glugable fruit alongside real elegance and structure. A window into the Pinot Noir future here in Australia.
Light bodied red wines have a water-light mouthfeel and light flavour impact. Often pale to light/medium in colour.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypePinot Noir
- Size750mL
- RegionYarra Valley
- Current Vintage2015* - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks7.3
- Alcohol Volume12.4%
- CountryAustralia
- StateVictoria
- Brand NameMac Forbes
- Wine MakerMac Forbes
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyLight Bodied
- More about Mike Bennie
Mike Bennie
Australian writer, judge, presenter and reviewer for The Wine Front
Vintage 2009
93 points The Wine Front
Feels very pure, second glass comes quickly. Elegant for sure, with seamless flow and a warming embrace of righteous Pinot Noir fruit. A bewdy
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