Main Ridge Estate Cellar Door

Main Ridge Estate is situated down a little bumpy dirt road in what feel like the middle of no where. When you arrive the first thing that pops out is the thickness of the vines and how manicured they are. Just have a look at them below.

While the Estate doesn't produce many wines they focus on the varieties that fit with their geological and climatic location. Nat White is a man who has thought about what type of wine that the Estate will produce and he sets about getting the job done. While he keeps things simple in the vineyard by reducing the amount of chemicals and only relying on natural ferments, Nat doesn't consider himself to be a natural winemaker. What the wines do show is clean and crisp flavours of character.

Main Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2010

Cellar time anyone? This needs it and some more as it is coiled up so tight. Did someone say tight like a tiger? This is a serious beast of burgundy inspired vineousness with flavours of lemon blossom, melon and peaches before an explosion of minerals hits every flavour receiver in my mouth. What is so beautiful about this wine is the acidity that is the backbone of the wine. It holds everything together and keeps the palate dripping with saliva. Just brilliant.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Price: $55
Rated: 94++
Drink: 2020 - 2027

Main Ridge Estate The Acre Pinot Noir 2010

This is pretty straight forward as the name gives it away. This comes from an acre block on the estate which is treated with love and care. The wine possesses mouth puckering levels of acidity and chalky tannins. While this means that the wine isn't showing that well at the moment, it does allow for the future to to bright. The length of the wine is brilliant while the flavours are in the normal level of red fruits and with some musky spice.  Leave this alone and it will resume the thrown.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Price: $60
Rated: 92+
Drink: In 5 years go for it