Our 2023 Estate Pinot Noir consists of eleven separate lots representing distinct aspects, clones and soils. Each of these parcels were handled with attention to vineyard details with the aim of maximising site expression. Indigenous yeasts connect all ferments but varying amounts of whole bunch, post ferment skin contact and individual oak handling were utilised respective to the lot characters themselves. Each of these parcels combine to form our most complex Pinot Noir, with fragrant spices and a red fruit lift that seamlessly merges with darker fruits and more savoury complexities. A myriad of vineyard based tannin entwines with gentle oak handling to accentuate a length of mineral clarity. After 16 months maturation in 20% new oak, our Estate blend was bottled without filtration.
A striking expression of Pinot Noir from a challenging, cool vintage, the 2023 Estate bottling is a study in poise and complexity. The nose opens with an engaging bouquet of red and black berries, sweet cedar, and a refined oak character, underpinned by a touch of vanilla and floral spice. White pepper and the herbal lift of red pepper give way to a secondary wave of wild red fruits—currant, blackcurrant, and wild strawberry—layered with subtle toast. On the palate, the wine delivers immediate juiciness with silky, sappy tannins that glide effortlessly across the tongue. There’s a freshness and tension that speak to the vintage, yet the ripeness feels complete, reflecting precise vineyard work. A beautifully balanced Pinot, combining elegance with energy.
Summary:
Silky, expressive, and layered, this Estate Pinot Noir balances wild berry richness with spice, cedar, and a supple texture. A benchmark cool-climate Pinot with elegance and depth.
Pairing: Perfect with duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, or thyme-roasted chicken.
Cellaring: Drink now to 2035 for optimal vibrancy and complexity.
| Harvest date | 13th - 26th April 2023 |
| Clones used | MV6, 114, 115 & D5V12 |
| Rootstock | Own roots, Teleki 5C, SO4 & Kober 5bb |
| Vine age | 23 to 31 years |
| Trellis | Lyre & Geneva Double Curtain |
| Soil type | Volcanic Basalt & Upper Ordovician |
| Fruit Handling | Hand picked |
| pH | 3.63 |
| Titratable acidity g/L | 5.3 |
| Malic acidity g/L | <0.05 g/L |
| Baume / Alcohol | 12.5% |
| % whole bunch | 0% |
| Yeast | Indigenous |
| Malolactic fermentation | 100% |
| New | 20% |
| Second fill | 15% |
| Third fill | 65% |
| Maturation | 16 |
| Fining / filtration | No fining or filtration |
| Available formats | 375ml, 750ml & 1.5lts |
| Available | Online, cellar door, select restaurants |
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