First glass of wine this week. As I still recover from the norovirus and a short stint in the RNS Hospital. Slightly bored (you can never get too bored on the ED with all the goings on!), and waiting for the all-clear,
TheRealTMA and I are messaging. He advises me to have a good glass of Red and some meaningful rest. Great advice!
So here's goes, as I slob on the couch this fine Friday evening:
Bicknell FC Pinot Noir Gippsland 2013
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On
Cellar Tracker (with a shortened note on
Vivino), I posted the following tasting note:
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A perfumed and peppery 93+/100 (3.9/5.0) from me. This Pinot hails from the steep, close planted Lucinda Estate, Gippsland and a warm 2013 vintage, where 150 dozen were made. Halliday gave it 97 noting "a rose garden with a profusion of red fruits, silky tannins and all the length of a great Pinot".
The nose, it's best feature, has rose petals, cranberries, red currants, strawberries and cream and white pepper. The light and pure palate follows, with a warm peppery lift and slight fizz mid-palate, leaving cranberries, cream and pepper lingering delicately afterwards.
At $39 from MyCellars.com.au and Cellar Door (both sold out), it's probably fair for a JH 97 point Pinot. Much better than my first bottle 4 months ago, but not one I am going to add to the illustrious wish list."
So did it work? Yes!
I am feeling much better. Especially after many puncture wounds, tests and fluids taken, and after two glasses of this nice Pinot. I just need a restful weekend now. Am I going to get it with a young family? Probably not! But there's always the quiet of my desk on Monday ...!
Happy weekend all.
) ears, Cove 
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