The medium-weight framework works well with the red berry fruits and touches of savoury oak on the palate

along with more savory hits: porcini mushrooms

Wonderful pinot energy in the mouth - it is vibrant and layered without weight

Sonnen feels like it's building something here

From Andrew Pirie's vineyard at Lebrina in tas's north-east

Central Otago v tas Pinot Challenge SYDNEY Sept 19 Size:Per ticket The medium-weight framework works wellPlease note: No actual tickets will be issued. Your name will be on our door list you will be checked in on the night. The challenge is on again! In a much anticipated re match, the stars of Central Otago will line up against the might of tas in a pinot taste off in SYDNEY on Wednesday September 19. Pinot Shop owner Michele Round will host the tasting. Eight a side, the wines will be matched in duelling pairs. Vintages range from cellar release 2012s