A Pinot Noir return

Decided to re-acquaint myself with Pinot Noir, as I have not drunk it for quite some years, and to prepare for the upcoming Pinot Noir tasting.

Yering Station Pinot Noir 2003
A a mid-priced Victorian Pinot. Brick red with crimson in colour. on the nose black cherry, spice and sap aromas with hints of violet and raspberry. Intense and flavorful palate with ripe fruit and game flavors with a balanced amount of oak. Very soft-smooth tannins, with a medium length and dry/fruity finish. A really nice re-acquaintance with Pinot Noir for me. 50+4+12+17+7 = 90/100

Pikes Riesling 2005
The ever-helpful Mark at vintage gently pointed me to a cleanskin version of this wine, (the exact same wine without the retail lable at less than half the normal price of $18) Pale white green gold, it had a soft sweetness backed by limey acidity on the nose. An attractive mix of limes, apples, flowers and spice on the top palate. Sweetness and ripeness comes through on the mid palate, backed by a soft powdery minerality. Also had good length. A very elegant riesling indeed. 50+4+14+17+8 = 93/100