Yrsa's Vineyard, Ursa Major Pinot Noir 2003, Mornington Peninsula ($13 at auction)

2003 pinot should be a nice drop by now with secondary flavours taking their rightful throne. The Red Hill Estate stuff I had two months ago showed the way - thick, unctuous, powerful and even. By comparison this offering pales by comparison, not having anything like the lushness of flavour or the punch that Red Hill had across the whole (or any part of the) palate. So at $13 we ended up with a drinkable wine, but not one you'd think of buying again even at $13. I'm told the 2004 was heaps better. Missable.