{"product_id":"10-minutes-by-tractor","title":"Australia: Ten Minutes By Tractor - McCutcheon Pinot Noir 2021, Mornington Peninsula","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex's Producer Profile on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/pages\/ten_minutes_by_tractor\"\u003e10 Minutes by Tractor.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety: 100% Pinot Noir. 13% alcohol. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile a lighthearted name - so-called as their three neighbouring vineyards are each 'ten minutes by tractor' apart - this estate happens to be one of the finest sources of Pinot Noir not just in Australia but the whole world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned and run by the Spedding family, their wines are legendary in wine circles and while they weren't the first producer on the Peninsula, their single-vineyard bottlings from the 2000 vintage onwards were quickly recognised as being amongst the very best. This is an epic producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor some time now, Mornington Pinot Noirs have tended to be more accessible, reliable, and true-to-style than equivalent Burgundies, thanks to the Peninsula's exposure to cooling ocean breezes lessening the effect of rising temperatures, moderating ripeness and thus alcohol, and preserving freshness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might be Australia, yes, but ditch the stereotypes: this is a cool-climate region, just a ten minute drive (by car!) from the notoriously breezy Bass Strait. They even get a touch less ripeness here than at Danbury Ridge, Essex! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of their Pinots sit at 13% alcohol - which any honest winemaker will tell you is spot on for this variety, and increasingly a rarity in many recent vintages in Burgundy and elsewhere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented only by wild yeasts, followed by 8 months in oak barrels large and small, 25% of which were new. Structured and serious yet light in colour, its vibrant acidity furnishes it with beautiful freshness, augmented by svelte tannins and subtle touches of oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight to medium red-meats: lamb, duck, game, especially with gentle pan sauces or reductions. Herby or earthy dishes e.g. mushrooms, root-vegetables, chestnut\/spice, dishes with thyme\/rosemary\/sage. Delicate poultry or richer fish - think duck breast, roast chicken with herbs, salmon or trout with light jus or berry-glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the critics say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ten Minutes By Tractor is a major force to be reckoned with in the world of global Pinot Noir worship\" - Matthew Jukes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The wines from this estate have become classier and classier with each passing year. Indeed, it's fast heading for elite status\" - Campbell Mattinson \u0026amp; Gary Walsh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, Angus Hughson, Vinous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Minutes By Tractor is \"a stand out; a benchmark\" - Jancis Robinson MW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/10_Mins_By_Tractor_Logo.jpg?v=1779913620\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52139251925339,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Case2-3_1.png?v=1769779754","url":"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/products\/10-minutes-by-tractor","provider":"#WineObsessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}