Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2012 Sangreal Pinot Noir explodes from the nose with perfumed red cherry, currant and pomegranate notes supported by accents of cinnamon stick, violets, Szechuan pepper and mossy bark. Light to medium-bodied, the palate delivers an outstanding intensity of complex red fruit, earth and spice flavor layers backed up by a firm spine of grainy tannins and refreshing acidity, finishing with excellent persistence. An outstanding wine - this is among the best Pinot Noirs I have ever tasted from Australia!