Grown on a single site in Leongatha, South Gippsland, north-facing rows on an easterly aspect, with deep, basalt-rich clay loam soils. Vines planted in 1990. Fermented 80% de-stemmed (18 days) and 20% whole bunch (21 days), naturally, before maturation in neutral puncheons for 9 months.
Woody spice and delicate black pepper are quick to melt into bright red cherry, raspberry and just ripe red plum to start, before some air reveals another spice layer in cayenne pepper along with some leaf litter and a lovely riverstone mineral element. The palate is buoyant and vibrant, with fine, silty and chalky tannins putting ample frame around a lovely lithe-but-present fruit profile, the acid bringing a good wash of freshness through a finish of good length. There’s a lot on offer here for $45 - spicy complexity, mineral coolness, silky structure and lovely Pinot Noir charm. Delicious. 93 points - Tom Kline, Wine Pilot August 2026
VINEYARD
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Leongatha Vineyard, South Gippsland
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North facing rows, on an easterly aspect
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Deep, basalt rich clay loam soils
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Vineyard planted in 1990
WINEMAKING
- 80% de-stemmed, naturally fermented for 18 days
- 20% Whole bunch cluster fermentation for 21 days
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Pressed to neutral puncheons
