Block 5 is in a class of its own and shows an immensely powerful style with elegance and poise, really impressive. A swirling array of spice and fragrance here, there's a chalky, stony layer underlying the whole thing, dense and dark pinot noir fruit on offer with super bright cherry aromas and gently earthy nuances, a hint of cola too. The palate texture is impeccably dense and there's an athletic, lithe and juicy personality that makes for exciting tasting, there's a wealth of compact tannin that layers up impressively and delivers a surge of energy through the finish. Plenty of pure cherry and boysenberry here, rarely do you find wine with this much tension, power and poise.
April 2014