{"title":"Australian Pinot Noir","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"giant-steps-2020-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-pack","title":"Giant Steps Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA limited allocation tasting pack of Mel Chester's four brilliant 2024 Yarra Valley single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from the Yarra Valley and Tasmania, including the coveted 98-point Applejack Pinot Noir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jgKwW4I0jYQ?si=YUhRgnKI0UBmE0Oi\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of Australia's most celebrated pinot noirs is in impressive form.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplejack is widely regarded as one the finest Pinot Noir vineyards in Australia. Perched high in Gladysdale on east-facing basalt soils, it’s always the most finely drawn of the single-vineyard Pinots - a beautiful place that delivers year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, Applejack's signature precision is turned right up. A compact season brought an early harvest and pristine fruit. Despite the speed of the vintage, Applejack held its nerve. The vineyard’s cool aspect and elevation did the heavy lifting, delivering fruit with tension, clarity, and beautiful perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year’s wine is all crushed violets, blood plum, Chinese five spice, and dark cherry skin. The palate is taut and coiled, with a spine of mineral acidity and superfine tannins that hum through the finish. 40% whole bunch brings aromatic lift and gentle grip, while 10 months in barrique (20% new) keeps the oak in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoised, intense, and commanding, this is a serious release from a vineyard that rarely misses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2025 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This always highly seductive and perfumed wine has aromas of raspberries, orange peel and cranberries as well as a little musk stick and rose bush.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways the most perfumed of the single vineyard Pinots, and in 2024, Primavera is showing exactly why Woori Yallock has become such a prized postcode for Yarra Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season was quick. Early budburst, fast flowering, and a compressed harvest window. That might’ve thrown some vineyards off, but not Primavera. The rich red soils held their nerve through the warm spells, and the fruit came in bright, lifted, and perfectly poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Yarra Valley Pinot in its most elegant form - rose petal, redcurrant, just-ripe raspberry, and a whisper of alpine herb. A wine that doesn’t try too hard but stays with you. Only 15% whole bunch, the rest destemmed and fermented as whole berries, then matured in barrique (20% new) for nine months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re chasing finesse over brooding power in the Giant Steps Pinots, this is your wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-primavera-vineyard-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tightly wound, this is driven as much by the wine's very bright acidity as its superfine tannins.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBastard Hill lives up to its name - steep, wild, and hard-earned - but the results in 2024 are anything but brutish. This high-elevation site, planted by Ray Guerin in the 1980s and now handled with precision by Mel Chester and the Giant Steps team, continues to reveal its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of cool, low-yielding vintages, 2024 brought more typical Yarra conditions - consistent warmth, solid crops, and a fast, focused harvest. For Bastard Hill, it meant a more compact, perfumed expression of Pinot: layered and detailed, but with a core of presence that sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandpicked and destemmed, the wine was fermented in open oak vats, clone by clone, before spending 10 months in French oak (20% new). The result is lifted and aromatic with rosehip, blood orange, bergamot and framed by fine, savoury tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill young and tightly coiled, this is a site with altitude, attitude and serious potential. In 2024, Bastard Hill is one of the more limited of the Single Vineyard Pinots from Giant Steps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is pinot noir of ethereality and perfume, transparency and fine detail; a wine of shapely dark fruit, balletic flow and intricately woven tannins.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (Top 100 Wines of 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-bastard-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The richest, meatiest and most immediate of the four single-vineyard pinots in '24.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s always a bit of grit to Sexton. Perched on a north-facing slope in Gruyere, it’s one of the warmer, earlier-ripening vineyards in the Giant Steps stable and in 2024, that heat came fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season compressed. Ripening happened quickly, but the fruit rolled in clean, dark, and delicious. You feel that in the wine. It's all black cherry, blood plum, and a flicker of graphite running through the finish. There’s structure here, but not the type you need to cellar for a decade. This is a Pinot with immediacy, confidence, and crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G5V15 clone continues to suit the site like a glove. Picked early, fermented with a split of whole berries and whole bunches, then matured in barrique (25% new).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSexton is the boldest of the Giant Steps single-vineyard Pinots and, as always, one of the most generous on release. No need to wait for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GiantstepsVineyardmap_PNG_1024x1024_3bc85611-5d0c-482e-8555-12f6a95f35c9.jpg?v=1754281827\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39438456750123,"sku":"Giant Steps Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Pack","price":375.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GiantStepsSingleVineyardPinotNoirs.webp?v=1767579883"},{"product_id":"tasmanian-pinot-noir-bargains-pack","title":"Devilish Tasmanian Pinot Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love Tassie Pinot but the prices are on the rise from our most southern state. So, we always keep our eyes peeled for the best value drops and pop them in this pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is six of the best-value Pinot Noirs you will see from the \u003ca title=\"Tasmania Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/tasmania-pinot-noir\"\u003eApple Isle\u003c\/a\u003e. Some great producers here, still making handcrafted Tasmanian Pinot Noir at prices that won't make your eyes water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Dr Edge Pinot Rain Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Stoney Rise Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Holm Oak Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Wolfe at The Door Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Dr Edge Pinot Rain Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, gluggable Pinot Noir from the master with the medical license (not really!), Dr Edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Tassie Pinot prices soaring, we thank Peter Dredge for creating a \u003cem\u003e\"vin de soif\" \u003c\/em\u003estyle Pinot Noir that brings all the goodness of Tasmanian vineyards without the hefty price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeliciously red-fruited and easygoing, it's a wine that's ready to go whenever you are. Pop it in the fridge for a minute before serving if you want, drink it in the Purple Rain with your favourite frog or Prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother glass of Pinot Noir goodness from our favourite Tassie Doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Dr Edge Pinot Rain Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-dr-edge-pinot-rain-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TMV Pinot Noir is a composite blend of all the Tamar Valley Pinot Noir sites that are farmed by Ricky Evans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a glimpse at the vintage for the Tamar Valley sub-region. This is not your average 'entry level' Pinot Noir, this is a beautifully crafted, elegant representation of Pinot Noir from the north of the island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a cracking wine with immaculate fruit and a savoury backbone - a great representation of the quality being produced by a new wave of Tasmanian winemaking rock stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStocks are limited on this release, so don't hesitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-two-tonne-tasmania-tmv-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Stoney Rise Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Holyman is one of the leading lights of Tasmanian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis Stoney Rise Pinot Noir always massively over-delivers, and this is no exception. With a wealth of experience from across the global wine scene, Joe - along with his wife Lou - have become the proprietors of the old Rotherhythe vineyard in northern Tasmania. From a vineyard that needed some serious TLC, they have been producing some top shelf Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for over a decade. This is serious stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stoney Rise range is all about immediate drinking pleasure and boy have they nailed it here. It comes from 85% estate-grown fruit and 15% from Joe's growers, and it's a vibrant, refreshing, effortless style of Tasmanian Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore complexity than you'll almost ever see for Tassie Pinot at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tamar Valley pinot noir, 85% estate grown. Such a lovely-smelling wine. Bright ruby in colour, with an array of exotic spice and amaro tones suffusing through the fruit notes of wild strawberry and dark cherry along with hints of star anise, leaf litter, hoisin, fermented smoked meats, char siu and earth. Spacious and finely poised with a gossamer, filigreed palate presence … all detail, complexity and sapid drive.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Stoney Rise Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-stoney-rise-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the demand for fruit in Tasmania increases, so too are the prices. The top value Pinot Noirs are becoming rare as hens' teeth, but here's one that you can fill your boots with if you want a stylish Tassie Pinot that won't bust the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is fruit from the Coal River, Derwent and Tamar Valleys fermented in small batches in a bunch of different ways. Some whole bunch, some whole berry, lots of experimenting from winemaker Jonathan Hughes to see what works, then finally a blend of the best parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a great drink and remarkable value, all things considered. There just aren't many Pinots at this price from the Apple Isle that will deliver the interest and satisfaction of the Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-hughes-hughes-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Holm Oak Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage after vintage, Holm Oak produces some of the best value for money Pinot Noirs in Australia. You simply cannot help but admire how much flavour and vivacity it packs in such a delicate number. It has moxie. It's the Little Engine That Could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, so pale in the glass. There is something about it which is just immediately enticing. Maybe it's the fragrance coming from the wine, maybe it's the knowledge that this is only the tip of the iceberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the second you taste it you're utterly whisked away. It's very much a dancer, with delicate flavours of berries, spice and herbs flitting hither and thither. You can't help but smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It was a pretty mild year in Tassie, contributing to a wine that is refined and so supremely elegant but with textured complexity setting it apart. The fruit was destemmed and wild fermented in open fermenters before racking to barrel for maturation in 25% new French oak and a mix of older oak for 10 months. There is a bright vibrant fruit character balanced with a dry chalky mouthfeel with primary notes of cherry and strawberry, dusted with a faint hint of Tamar earth.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Holm Oak Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-holm-oak-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Wolfe at The Door Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWolfe at the Door is the playful sibling to the Wellington \u0026amp; Wolfe Pinot Noir from Tasmania's Tamar Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by winemaker Hugh McCullough, this Pinot Noir is sourced from two vineyards in the Tamar. It undergoes 15% whole bunch fermentation and rests in oak for just three months before bottling, ensuring a fresh, crunchy, and vibrant fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a lovely little red that bursts with tart cherries and rhubarb, accented by notes of orange rind and Aperol. The palate is bright and lively, with a pleasant tannic crunch on the finish. It's a light-hearted wine designed for early drinking, and a great value entry point into the tasty world of Tassie Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright, sappy-edged red cherry, a slightly wild-eyed spice profile, amaro herbs, pressed wildflowers and crushed rocks. Very stony palate presence and an umami ache on the palate with a groovy watered-down-Ribena flavour on the tail end. There's a lot of drinking joy here; spicy, diaphanous and very moreish. Pithy texture and plenty of crunch too.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Wolfe at The Door Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-wolfe-at-the-door-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39992614813739,"sku":"Devilish Tasmanian Pinot Pack","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/DevilishTasmanianPinotPack_b5aa553a-dc33-4461-a2db-237efb7e6c73.webp?v=1737523715"},{"product_id":"tasmanian-pinot-noir-masterclass-pack","title":"Tasmanian Pinot Noir Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eTasmanian Pinot Noir is some of the hottest property in Australian wine right now and here are six of the very best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Tassie’s cool, maritime climate, the grapes get a long, slow ripening season that allows all those complex flavours to build while keeping that essential, refreshing acidity. The island’s mix of soils—everything from ancient sandstone to rich volcanic clay—gives each wine its own unique character, adding depth you don’t often find elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because most vineyards are small-scale, the winemakers here can focus on quality over quantity, as such, this pack of some of the most sought-after Pinots on the Isle won't be available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Dr. Edge Tasmania Concrete Matured Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Bubb + Pooley Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Chatto Bird Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Holyman Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Dr. Edge Tasmania Concrete Matured Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, Peter Dredge kept the two parcels of his Pinot Noir separate, his traditional barrel matured portion, and this, a portion that was fermented and aged entirely in concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes for a crystal-clear depiction of Tasmanian Pinot Noir. The fresh, dazzlingly bright Pinot fruit sings out of the glass. The acidity is crisp, the nervy tension and fresh red fruits are just a delight to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very exciting drink - Tasmanian Pinot Noir at its most invigorating and mineral-driven. We loved it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two parcels will likely be blended together going forward so this may be the only bottling of this wine ever, making it something of curio and perfect for collectiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lively ruby core into a shiny purple rim. Black cherry, river stones and cinnamon stick aromatics. Medium weight, very focused and driven by both fine granular tannins and taut acidity. Peeking through that is dark cherry, hints if cola spice and a gravelly minerality underneath, all rolling very long on that framework's tension. Time in the glass allows more nuances to come out and it builds further layers and character\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It may be an experiment, but gee, it’s a ‘Eureka!’ moment as far as I’m concerned. Such character. So good. This is the way.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-dr-edge-tasmania-concrete-matured-pinot-noir\" title=\"2023 Dr. Edge Tasmania Concrete Matured Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Bubb + Pooley Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan Bubb + Pooley make a top notch Pinot Noir? You better believe it. With their combined knowledge and experience, this was always going to an absolute scorcher of a wine. Made from two separate parcels, one 100% whole bunches and the other 20%, and matured in a mix of large concrete vat and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot to unpack with this wine. Of all the wines in the new line up, this is the one which will reward decanting and some time to open up. Let it unfurl its wings and you'll find a gorgeously balanced wine - it smells like walking through a forest in daylight, with soft berries, leaf litter, woody spices and earthy savouriness. The palate is impeccable, with finely tuned, gentle acid, making this as food friendly as it is drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning. Just stunning. More Tasmanian magic here from Anna Pooley \u0026amp; Justin Bubb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gee, this is a good Pinot Noir. Plenty of juicy cherry, a jasmine, rose oil and almost apricot perfume, a bit of spice and something a little earthy. It’s the feel of it, though, that really gets me in. It’s bright, but concentrated, with tight stony tannin, a cool ‘minerally’ aspect to its pure-feeling acidity, with a very long finish that pops with cherry, ripe raspberry, almond meal, and quite some fragrance. It’s sweetly fruited as a young wine, yes, though that structure is the thing. A curious thing to say, perhaps, its that it’s a fine Pinot Noir that sports something of an Italianate character. I love it. It’s touch and go for 96 points.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-bubb-pooley-pinot-noir\" title=\"2023 Bubb + Pooley Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Home Hill Estate is a classic tale of a family’s passion blossoming into one of Australia’s most cherished Pinot Noir producers. Rosemary and Terry Bennett started with just six rows of vines on what was once an apple orchard, never imagining their hobby farm would transform into an award-winning vineyard. From the early days of their three children playing in apple bins during harvest to the present, where their vineyard in the Huon Valley is recognised as a top destination, Home Hill has been a labour of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily remains at the heart of Home Hill. Terry and Rosemary’s son, Sean, now manages the vineyard, carefully planning and maintaining the six-hectare estate with an eye for detail that reflects their commitment to quality. Their daughter Kelly oversees the Wine Club and numerous other roles, while other family members contribute to the business’s daily operations. Together, they’ve created a welcoming environment where visitors can experience the beauty and bounty of the Huon Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's long and plush and round. Curvacious, plump and vibrant with an easy swagger, it's the kind of Pinot that reminds you that Pinot Noir can be a great drink from day one. Whether enjoyed now or after a few years in the cellar, this wine is a true reflection of the dedication and passion that have driven Home Hill from its humble beginnings to the pinnacle of Pinot Noir excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a dangerous wine. Be warned, one glass may not suffice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-home-hill-estate-pinot-noir\" title=\"2023 Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Chatto Bird Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird is one of Jim Chatto's single vineyard release, from the Pipers River region in northern Tasmania. It's a long way from his home Isle vineyard in the very southern Huon Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a more skeletal, structural expression of Tasmanian Pinot Noir and will look brilliant with a little more time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, musky aromas with some fresh pomegranate. The tannins are super-fine and chalky. Highly recommended for lovers of fine-boned, linear wines and a great entry point to Chatto's Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-chatto-bird-vineyard-pinot-noir\" title=\"2022 Chatto Bird Vineyard Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul and Gilli Lipscombe are doing some fantastic work from their small vineyard planting in the Huon Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir is a masterclass in controlled power and elegance. They strive for balance in the vineyard which makes the work in the winery minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small batch premium Pinot Noir is one of their best releases to date. We're sure it will be one of the Huon Valley's most sought-after releases of the year - so snap one up while you still can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mid-ruby with aromas of wild strawberry, red and dark cherry with hints of raspberry coulis, Chinese barbecue joint, sous bois, nori, souk spices, crushed stone and low-volume wood spice. Spacious and silken, with just a scattering of amaro herbs, a touch of brine to the acidity and sapidity and ease of drinking galore.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright, light-medium depth red-purple hue, with pristine aromas of wild berry, mixed spices, red cherry and dried flowers and herbs, translating to refined intensity on the palate. Tightly tensioned, refined and long, with beautifully honed fine-grained tannins doing a great job of providing backbone and enhancing persistence. Utterly delicious pinot noir.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-sailor-seeks-horse-pinot-noir\" title=\"2022 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Holyman Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Holyman has been described as \u003cem\u003e\"one of Tasmania's outstanding Pinot Noir makers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e by Nick Stock and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe and his wife Lou are the custodians of one of the best Pinot Noir vineyards in Tasmania and he knows his fruit very, very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another cracking release of a top-class wine with all the Holyman hallmarks: power, poise, structure and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnoisseurs of Tassie Pinot should load up, this is exceptional stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"70% whole bunch, 30% new oak. Bright ruby with a beautiful aromatic profile of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry pip with aromas of struck flint, spice, crushed amaro herbs, sous bois, hanging game and leaf litter and turned earth. Stony, savoury and wonderfully balanced with a chalky tannin architecture and bright mineral cadence.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCherry, blueberry, violet and dried roses, black tea, a damp earthy almost truffle-like edge, some pencilly and spicy oak. It’s medium-bodied, but only just, cherry, raspberry and earthy spice set in a cool ‘mineral’ framework, tannin has a gently grainy sooty edge, and the finish is very long. This is a beautiful wine, and so distinctive. I love it. Echoes of Burgundy from a bygone era, perhaps, though don’t mind me. Yes.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-holyman-pinot-noir\" title=\"2023 Holyman Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40125408346155,"sku":"Tasmanian Pinot Noir Masterclass Pack","price":369.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/TasmanianPinotNoirMasterclassPack_5eef3ea0-afb4-4732-97ba-ec956e0ae7f8.png?v=1730951891"},{"product_id":"2021-hochkirch-village-pinot-noir","title":"2021 Hochkirch Village Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer and John Nagorcka planted the first vines for Hochkirch back in 1990. Now more than 3 decades on, theirs is one of the finest examples of the benefits of biodynamic viticulture in Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir is the secondary fruit selection from their high-density plantings. For what might be called an 'entry-level' wine into the Hochkirch range, the quality is remarkable. Quiet intensity and deep earthy character set this wine apart from many other Victorian Pinot Noir. Oak plays only a very minor role in the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It's the perfect place to start if you want to get familiar with this exemplary West Victorian producer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hochkirch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40700675719211,"sku":"2021 Hochkirch Village Pinot Noir","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/HochkirchVillagesPinotNoir.png?v=1678762343"},{"product_id":"2021-bass-phillip-estate-pinot-noir","title":"2021 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable Bass Phillip Pinot Noirs are the benchmark for Gippsland Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phenomenal concentration achieved by Phillip Jones comes from the ground up. Biodynamic farming and extreme attention to detail in the vineyard yielding fruit undeniably of a world class standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Pinot Noir sets the tone for the vintage, coming from the original close-planted estate vineyard. Juicy and sweet-fruited with plenty of spice, and a lick of gentle tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's great structure and texture here and a long life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An elegant style, almost gentle with every element from fruit and acidity to tannins neatly in place. It’s a complete wine. Red cherry accents, rose petals, charred radicchio and a host of spices for good measure. It continues to unfurl beautifully in the glass. As seamless as it gets thanks to superfine tannins and a powder puff of acidity.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium full ruby with a tinge of purple; the aromas are of red fruits, the profile lean and elegant, with bountiful drying tannins, and touches of foresty pinot mystery. The wine is lean and drying on the aftertaste. Nice elegant wine, worth a little cellaring also.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bass Phillip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40825269878827,"sku":"2021 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021BassPhillipEstatePinotNoir_328064b6-16b1-442e-8ef2-ced3754a171c.webp?v=1725337035"},{"product_id":"2022-j-s-fielke-piccadilly-valley-pinot-noir","title":"2022 J\u0026S Fielke Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I’m not overly familiar with the wines of J\u0026amp;S Fielke but this is a pretty special producer, I’d hazard to say. The 2022 Chardonnay is fantastic. There’s plenty of interest with this 2022 Pinot Noir as well.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop-shelf stuff here from Jemma and Steve Fielke. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and juicy and very fine-boned this is a finely detailed Pinot Noir that's a world away from the 'dry red' Pinot Noirs of the Adelaide Hills a decade ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's all strawberry and flowers, fine silty tannin and glossy texture - it's a delicious and dangerously drinkable bottle of Pinot from a producer on the rise. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026S Fielke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40898868412459,"sku":"2022 J\u0026S Fielke Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022J_SFielkePiccadillyValleyPinotNoir.png?v=1696930519"},{"product_id":"2022-gilbert-nashdale-pinot-noir","title":"2021 Gilbert Nashdale Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nashdale vineyard is the fruit source of Will Gilbert's most articulate Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill has a deft touch with Pinot, employing techniques he picked up during his time in Burgundy where he picked the brains of growers who had Pinot in more marginal sites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lead him to split his winemaking process with this variety. 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This wine drinks very well now and will mature wonderfully over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clyde Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40949417148459,"sku":"2022 Clyde Park Estate Pinot Noir","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021ClydeParkPinot_1.png?v=1701058866"},{"product_id":"2022-mount-edward-ted-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Mount Edward TED Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's very difficult to find quality Central Otago Pinot Noir a price point that you could drink any night of the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a sea of premium Pinot Noirs, up pops this little gem from, as dubbed by Mike Bennie\u003cem\u003e \"one of NZ’s premier producers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is all organically grown, the style is set to 'ready-to-rip-into-right-now', it's from a great vintage and one of the most creative winemaking teams in all of NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's not to love?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Edward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40952348147755,"sku":"2022 Mount Edward TED Pinot Noir","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2017_Mount_Edward_TED_Pinot_Noir_697x_77c18a24-b568-4bc0-84c9-3498efdada6d.png?v=1700646338"},{"product_id":"2023-tyrrells-special-release-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Tyrrell's Special Release Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany will be familiar with the anomaly that is the Tyrrell's Vat 6 Pinot Noir, a wine that has a long and storied history. It doesn't seem like Pinot should thrive in a region as warm as the Hunter Valley, but if you look at the Vat 6's storied history, you'll see that if grown right it can be a world-beater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from all of the best parcels of fruit that didn't quite make it to the Vat 6 Pinot Noir from this vintage. Estate-grown, beautifully balanced. If you want to see if Hunter Pinot is your thing, this is a top value way to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lovely feel to them – balanced acidity, with subtle orange peel bitterness on a finish of excellent length. So delightful. 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His ethos of \"wine is grown, not made\" shines through in this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir is made from estate-grown Abel, MV6, and Pommard clones. Hand-picked, partially whole-bunch fermented, and basket-pressed into 35% new French oak. Minimal intervention winemaking here yielding a powerful yet precise Pinot Noir which is delicious to its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the finest Pinot Noir offering from the Utzingers. Limited stocks available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright ruby with aromas of red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberries with hints of citrus blossom, morello cherries, dried citrus peel, soul-like spices, vanilla bean and red berry cream. Ridiculously pure and flowy, gossamer tannins providing the frame, briny acidity the drive. It's a case of clarity of site and fruit purity here, and that is a heady mix indeed. Just a delicious wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A Tasmanian pinot noir that stands out proudly in a lineup. Sous-bois aromas of dried porcini, mulch and bitter-cherry amaro, almost nudging Campari. A beautifully composed, mid-weighted symphony. Apposite fruit concentration, sinuous svelte tannin and saline freshness. A savory pinot noir that strides long and broad. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Suckling\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Utzinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41120201048107,"sku":"2022 Utzinger Black Label Pinot Noir","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022UtzingerBlackLabelPinotNoir.webp?v=1719273993"},{"product_id":"2023-red-claw-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Red Claw Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou just won't find a better value Pinot Noir in Mornington Peninsula than Yabby Lake's Red Claw Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is made in a similar vein to the Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Pinot Noir just in a more approachable style. It's all about bright, lively fruit, a soft, supple mid-palate and a juicy, pleasing finish which drags you back to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mid-week Pinot Noir from a top-flight producer, there are few other examples which offer the value for money than the Red Claw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An appealing, plush and vibrant wine with lots of spices, some pepper complementing the sweet cherry fruit. Mid-weighted, with supple tannins and mouth-watering acidity ensuring this is not only good on its own but better with food.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Yabby Lake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41122416328747,"sku":"2023 Red Claw Pinot Noir","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018RedClawPinotNoir_700x_e8525c57-d8c9-43ca-9b90-216c22f580df.webp?v=1719312047"},{"product_id":"2019-mac-forbes-woori-yallock-ferguson-vineyard-block-3-pinot-noir","title":"2019 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Vineyard Block 3 Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Vineyard Block 3 Pinot Noir is a new chapter in the Mac Forbes story, and proudly sits at the top of his extensive winemaking tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing from Mac's cherished Ferguson Vineyard, this is a fruit selection from a narrow slither of vines that are particularly special. The 2019 vintage, characterized by warm, dry conditions and small, concentrated berries, produced fruit of exceptional quality and intensity. It was fermented with wild yeast in open fermenters with 100% whole berries and matured for 11 months in small oak barrels, before spending four years in bottle before release, developing extra complexity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, powerful aromas of dark cherry, blood plum, and baking spice draw you in. The palate is equally intense, with cherries, dark forest fruits framed by herbaceous notes. It carries the typical Mac Forbes lively acid line, with elegant silty tannins and a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eseamless structure that leads to an almost endless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Block 3 Pinot Noir is still youthful but promises a long and rewarding evolution. It’s a testament to Mac Forbes' dedication to site-specific winemaking and a must-have for any serious Pinot Noir enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is in a good place with its aromas of dark plum, floral notes, sous bois and spice. More youthful on the palate than the nose suggests, there's good density to go with the still firm yet polished tannins. Can be approached now, with food, but still has plenty to offer for the future.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark, plummy, meaty with a hint of liquorice and fresh coffee beans, again, quite meaty, bloody, there’s a black tea leaf on top and black fruit juice note under. Dark spice and bitter black fruit skins provide chewiness. Not too dissimilar to other Pinots, fine, smooth stony tannins lead the long way. Black pepper finish, firm and strong. Assertive. Ferrous finale. Give it time to unfurl. It’s a keeper.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41123626450987,"sku":"2019 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Vineyard Block 3 Pinot Noir","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2019MacForbesWooriYallockFergusonVineyardBlock3PinotNoir.webp?v=1720141615"},{"product_id":"2021-mac-forbes-woori-yallock-ferguson-vineyard-pinot-noir","title":"2021 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Vineyard Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than any other wine, Mac Forbes' Woori Yallock Ferguson Vineyard Pinot Noir showcases his passion for expressing the unique terroirs of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1995 and leased by Mac since 2012, this south-facing vineyard benefits from protection against hot northerly winds, producing exceptional fruit in both hot and cool years. The 2021 vintage saw ideal conditions, resulting in a wine that really captures the essence of its site and season. Fermented with wild yeast in oak vats and open fermenters with 10% whole bunches, and matured for 14 months in small old oak barrels, this Pinot Noir is unfined and unfiltered to preserve its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMac's 'Woori' Pinot is always a delicate beauty, with playful pink and red fruits on the nose, alpine herbs, spicy hints and fresh orange rind. The palate is silky smooth, with more sappy red fruits transitioning to a grippy, structural back palate with fine chalky tannins that linger long after the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Ferguson Pinot Noir is a beautiful reflection of Mac Forbes’ commitment to showcasing the Yarra Valley’s terroir through expressive, site-driven wines. Enjoy it now or let it develop further in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Spiced strawberry, cranberries and cracked pepper perfume, then fresh button mushrooms, fresh yeast, and roses, cinnamon bark texture, a bit of sous-bois. All in vibration. It’s sort of bony and firm, stony if you will, fine smooth tannins with a long finish. Love the lightness on the alcohol side but none of the weight or tightly packed flavour is lost. Fine-boned and impactful.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41123628777515,"sku":"2021 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Vineyard Pinot Noir","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021MacForbesWooriYallockFergusonVineyardPinotNoir.webp?v=1719445299"},{"product_id":"2021-mac-forbes-gladysdale-little-yarra-pinot-noir","title":"2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother gorgeously expressive Pinot Noir here from Yarra Valley master winemaker Mac Forbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in Gladysdale, Mac Forbes' Little Yarra vineyard benefits from warm air currents, high solar radiation, and grey-brown clay soils, creating a unique microclimate. The outstanding and cooler 2021 vintage allowed for slow, even ripening, resulting in exceptional fruit quality from this site. Mac employs gentle winemaking techniques, including wild yeast fermentation, 20% whole bunch inclusion, and 14 months of maturation in small old oak barrels. This approach preserves the purity and delicate expression of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it's bursting with fresh herbal aromatics, earthy rhubarb, and wild raspberry. The palate is vibrant and lifted, with crunchy red fruits and zesty pink grapefruit, framed by grippy talc-like tannins. The finish is complex, with hints of coriander seed and cardamom, offering an appealing balance between savory and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Little Yarra Pinot Noir is delightful now but promises even greater finesse with age, making it a wonderful addition to any cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From the Little Yarra vineyard in Gladysdale in the Upper Yarra; 20% whole bunches, five-day cold soak, 16 days on skins. Matured 11 months in seasoned barriques. A light, bright garnet. Gently perfumed with its complex amalgam of red fruits, gentle rose petal, blood oranges and spice. Classically structured with a fine vein of acidity and silky yet persistent tannins. Moreish. Idiosyncratic.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The perfume. The lightness of being. Coolness of tannin. Slate-like smooth texture, tart fruit. Hibiscus tea, raspberry basket, blueberries, rose petals, gentle wood smoke. It has a dead flower lift to red fruit, mushroomy and meaty bit, walking the thin line between savoury and sweet. It’s pretty without being juby and does a great deal of mouthwatering umami deliciousness all the way through.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41123628941355,"sku":"2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra Pinot Noir","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021MacForbesGladysdaleLittleYarraPinotNoir.webp?v=1719445330"},{"product_id":"2023-hughes-hughes-milk-vat-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Hughes \u0026 Hughes Milk Vat Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ridiculously delicious Tassie Pinot is made by the Hughes brothers of Mewstone fame, only ever produced in tiny amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey take fruit from a single vineyard in the North West of Tasmania, then ferment it as whole berries and a small portion of whole bunches in a milk vat for around 20 days. And what an excellent decision that turned out to be - the finished wine is fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hits keep on coming from this Tasmanian duo. Their Pinot Noirs are full flavoured and spicy. Yet another top release that won't last long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mewstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41126979633195,"sku":"2023 Hughes \u0026 Hughes Milk Vat Pinot Noir","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023Hughes_HughesMilkVatPinotNoir.webp?v=1720067638"},{"product_id":"2023-home-hill-estate-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of Home Hill Estate is a classic tale of a family’s passion blossoming into one of Australia’s most cherished Pinot Noir producers. Rosemary and Terry Bennett started with just six rows of vines on what was once an apple orchard, never imagining their hobby farm would transform into an award-winning vineyard. From the early days of their three children playing in apple bins during harvest to the present, where their vineyard in the Huon Valley is recognised as a top destination, Home Hill has been a labour of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily remains at the heart of Home Hill. Terry and Rosemary’s son, Sean, now manages the vineyard, carefully planning and maintaining the six-hectare estate with an eye for detail that reflects their commitment to quality. Their daughter Kelly oversees the Wine Club and numerous other roles, while other family members contribute to the business’s daily operations. Together, they’ve created a welcoming environment where visitors can experience the beauty and bounty of the Huon Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's long and plush and round. Curvacious, plump and vibrant with an easy swagger, it's the kind of Pinot that reminds you that Pinot Noir can be a great drink from day one. Whether enjoyed now or after a few years in the cellar, this wine is a true reflection of the dedication and passion that have driven Home Hill from its humble beginnings to the pinnacle of Pinot Noir excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a dangerous wine. Be warned, one glass may not suffice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41151173623851,"sku":"2023 Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir","price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/HomeHillPinotNoir_eabfcba5-5f1d-4a37-8f43-0dcec7f37133.png?v=1738813820"},{"product_id":"icons-of-pinot-noir-pack","title":"Icons of Pinot Noir Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Serrat Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tolpuddle Pinot Noir hails from one of the most talked about vineyards in Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has some of the country's keenest wine-minds as its custodians, including Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw, winemaking guru Adam Wadewitz and Ray Guerin, one of Australia's most respected viticulturists. With an all-star team and a plot of dirt this good, this is rapidly becoming one of Tasmania's most talked about and iconic Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a true Pinot lover then this wine simply demands a place in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Impressively deep, rich purple-red color, unusual in Australian pinot noir. The bouquet is loaded with black cherry, blackberry, and spice aromas, a hint of smoky oak adding charcuterie and five-spice nuances, while the palate is voluptuously full and rich, decadently flavored, with luxurious flesh and fruit, abundant fine\/soft tannins, and terrific length. There are some whole-bunch nuances which are beautifully incorporated into the wide array of flavors. A totally convincing and thoroughly impressive Aussie pinot noir to compare with the best in the world.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tolpuddle has firmly cemented its position at the pointy end of the Tasmanian pinot noir pyramid, consistently producing knockout wines that have become a benchmark for the region. Nothing changes with the 2022 release... Textural and elegant yet with an undercurrent of latent power and intensity, a tight tannin frame, and a long finish that shows balance and poise. Just wonderful stuff.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (The Halliday Wine Companion)\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-tolpuddle-vineyard-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2021 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable Bass Phillip Pinot Noirs are the benchmark for Gippsland Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phenomenal concentration achieved by Phillip Jones comes from the ground up. Biodynamic farming and extreme attention to detail in the vineyard yielding fruit undeniably of a world class standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Pinot Noir sets the tone for the vintage, coming from the original close-planted estate vineyard. Juicy and sweet-fruited with plenty of spice, and a lick of gentle tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's great structure and texture here and a long life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An elegant style, almost gentle with every element from fruit and acidity to tannins neatly in place. It’s a complete wine. Red cherry accents, rose petals, charred radicchio and a host of spices for good measure. It continues to unfurl beautifully in the glass. As seamless as it gets thanks to superfine tannins and a powder puff of acidity.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium full ruby with a tinge of purple; the aromas are of red fruits, the profile lean and elegant, with bountiful drying tannins, and touches of foresty pinot mystery. The wine is lean and drying on the aftertaste. Nice elegant wine, worth a little cellaring also.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2021 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2021-bass-phillip-estate-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBindi has become one of the Macedon Ranges' most iconic wineries since it's first plantings took root in 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir is sourced exclusively from the '88 plantings. It's a wine of intensity and savoury structure, the long ripening time in the region giving the fruit an immense depth of flavour and silky texture which has been captured beautifully in the bottle by winemaker Michael Dhillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt unfurls beautifully in the glass to reveal a kaleidoscope of Pinot Noir flavours, from dusty, earthen tones, to sweet red fruit. It's one of the region's and the country's finest Pinot Noirs, no doubt about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-bindi-original-vineyard-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion's Winery of the Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Giant Steps, right now, breathes rare air. It’s been an outstanding winery for a long time, but the combination of energy and expertise – and no doubt plenty more besides – that winemaker Melanie Chester has brought since she arrived at the winery in November 2021 has frankly been breathtaking... In short, it’s a thrilling range to drink from.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing, for the second year in a row, the James Halliday Wine Companion's Pinot Noir of the Year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giant Steps Applejack Pinot Noir comes from the cooler climes of Gladysdale, perched on an east-facing slope in the upper reaches of the region, and is celebrated as one of the benchmark Pinot Noirs of the region. The Applejack Vineyard, planted by the renowned viticulturist Ray Guerin in 1997, benefits from its high elevation and distinctive basalt soil, giving the wine its remarkable complexity and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage was a challenging one, marked by a cool spring and mild conditions, leading to one of the latest harvests on record. Hand-picked and crafted with precision, this wine incorporates 40% whole bunch fermentation, with the remainder fermented in small oak fermenters and stainless-steel vats. It spends ten months in French oak, 20% of which is new, allowing it to develop a depth of flavour and seamless tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe result is a Pinot Noir that enchants the senses with its aromatic bouquet of wild strawberries, dark cherries, and spices, all interwoven with a hint of floral notes. On the palate, it is densely packed with fruit, yet remains elegantly light and vibrant, showcasing a perfect harmony of sweet fruit and savoury earthiness. Layers of spice and a whisper of woodsmoke add to its allure - it really is the complete Pinot package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Pinot Noir, do not hesitate over this outstanding release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points, Pinot Noir of the Year \u0026amp; Top 100 Wines of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"2022 was a hard act to follow, but this superb wine gives it a shake. Exotic, aromatic and pure with its bouquet of wild strawberries, dark cherries, quince, spices and flowers. Densley packed, this saturates the palate, but, as always, it's light on its feet at the same time. Seamless tannins round out another benchmark for what's already a benchmark wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"GIANT 1% Strides, Climbing BASTARD Hills and… Wine Dogs(?!) with Mel Chester of Giant Steps Wines\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pBayFm3GNKc\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2021 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangreal is the oldest of the By Farr Pinot Noir vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single vineyard wine from this special site the most perfumed and delicate of the By Farr releases each year. The different soil profile and North-South aspect of the plantings bring intense perfume and 'prettiness' to the fruit each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finer-boned Pinot Noir than perhaps the Geelong region is famous for, this wine has been loved by collectors for many years. This year sees an excellent release of this iconic wine. It's a pure, ethereal expression of the vineyard: rosy, perfumed and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne that will reward the patient for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s a gorgeous wine, in short. It has variation, length and line, within a controlled context.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pinot of succulence and deliciousness.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2021 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2021-by-farr-sangreal-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Serrat Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognised as one of the country's leading producers of cool climate wines for the work he's done under the banner of Yabby Lake in Mornington Peninsula, Tom Carson's personal label with his wife Nadège Sune became an overnight success story when they took home James Halliday's Wine of the Year for their 2014 Shiraz Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, their wines have become as rare as hen's teeth. Their limited single-vineyard offerings are now hunted by collectors and quickly squirrelled away by those on the mailing list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are small-batch handcrafted wines that channel a sense of place. Never available for long, the Serrat wines are some of the finest of the modern Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A mix of MV6 and Pommard clones; 25% whole bunches, natural-yeast ferment, 12 days on skins. Matured in 500L French oak casks (33% new). A deep-ish bright crimson. Darkly fruited with black raspberries, cherry skins, crushed violets, sandalwood and fennel seeds. You barely notice the whole bunches. The subtly creamy and detailed palate gets better the longer it sits in the glass, and I love how this wine is built to age yet still drinking well in its youth.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Serrat Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-serrat-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41151873941547,"sku":"Icons of Pinot Noir Pack","price":649.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/IconsofPinotNoirPacks.png?v=1743556636"},{"product_id":"2023-mac-forbes-gladysdale-village-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Village Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eGladysdale is not as well-known as his some other Yarra sub-regions, but Mac bought a vineyard there in 2017 and it quickly became a favourite site. This is more on the lighter side of Pinot; herbal, incredibly aromatic and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated below Yarra Junction in a valley running north to south, the Gladysdale subregion enjoys the warmth of air travelling down the valley, with higher moisture content from the surrounding forests and increased solar exposure. The grey-brown clay soils of this area give rise to a Pinot Noir that is rich in aromatics and supple in structure, with a prominent front palate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, this wine is lively, bursting with bright red fruits and a seductive touch of floral talc. The palate opens with a burst of crunchy fresh cherry that commands attention, leading into a core that is tense and sinewy, with notes of goji berry and raspberry leaf. The delicate, silty tannins are seamlessly integrated, adding depth and a subtle complexity that lingers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's just what you'd expect from a Mac Forbes Pinot - utterly moreish, richly aromatic and deliciously precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA light, bright ruby. Pretty and perfumed with its bouquet of brambly red fruits, lifted spice and some whole-bunch-derived crushed flowers. Delicately poised on the palate, with just the right amount of tannin for the lightweight yet delicious flavours. Good stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Mac_Sub-Region_Map.jpg?v=1724034892\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PnoQH5udTg4\" title=\"Mac Forbes - Mac Forbes - Yarra Valley\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152538837035,"sku":"2023 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Village Pinot Noir","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MacForbesGladysdaleVillagePinotNoir.webp?v=1724041516"},{"product_id":"2023-mac-forbes-woori-yallock-village-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Village Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWoori Yallock might be the pick of the wines in both the Single Vineyard and the Villages range - they have a wonderful density and power to go alongside Mac's graceful, ethereal touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mix of red volcanic and grey loam soils contribute to the wine’s layered and nuanced profile. The undulating terrain shields the vines from drying winds in Woori, while higher rainfall imparts a dense, yet effortless structure to the wine, which flows seamlessly across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir is highly aromatic, with vibrant notes of maraschino cherry, fresh mulch, and a hint of orange oil that leap from the glass. On the palate, the wine delivers a captivating interplay of sweet and savoury elements, with sappy amaro and rich red cherry compote packed tightly within a framework of sinewy tannins. The distinct influence of the two soil profiles is evident, adding depth and complexity to the wine’s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch a great palate, silky and sinewy, while the pretty red fruit aromatics are incredibly lifted. A high-toned Pinot to match any in the Yarra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumed and floral with aromas of red cherries, cranberries, rose petal and a little hedgerow. Light to medium bodied, and with good weight through the middle, this is built around a core of bright acidity and fine, supple tannins. Will be even better six to12 months, and beyond, from now.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Mac_Sub-Region_Map.jpg?v=1724034892\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PnoQH5udTg4\" title=\"Mac Forbes - Mac Forbes - Yarra Valley\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152539000875,"sku":"2023 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Village Pinot Noir","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MacForbesWooriYallockVillagePinotNoir.webp?v=1724041525"},{"product_id":"2023-mac-forbes-yarra-junction-village-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Mac Forbes Yarra Junction Village Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe  Yarra Junction Village Pinot Noir hails from one of the Yarra Valley’s higher and cooler sites. Located in a small, east-facing valley running from Yarra Junction to Poweltown, this vineyard benefits from grey loam soils with underlying silt and cooler winds from the Yarra River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtected by surrounding mountains, the site enjoys a late ripening season, resulting in grapes with thicker skins and higher acidity that translate into a Pinot Noir with remarkable structure and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir is a study in contrasts—bright and aromatic with summer florals and fresh red berries, yet underpinned by a more serious, structured palate. The wine reveals a dense core of red fruits, complemented by a burst of blood orange and wrapped in tactile, mealy tannins. A hint of sappy spice lifts the finish, adding an extra layer of complexity to this already intriguing wine. The challenging vintage, marked by heavy rains and lower yields, has only intensified the depth and detail of this release from Mac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sang at a recent tasting, so high-toned, with some amaro\/negroni twang. An exquisitely elegant wine, deft and flavoursome with bouncy red berry fruits, a nice herbal element, and Mac's typical pale, sensual palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A bright ruby red. A core of red and black fruits laced with blood orange and a little spice. You barely notice the whole bunches. Really fresh and brightly structured on the palate. 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Despite the poor soils, these old vines deliver some of the most stunning Pinot Noir in the country, year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented with up to 100% whole clusters and aged for 13 months in French oak, this wine has a brooding, structured character with spicy whole-bunch elements and a dusty, earthy finish. The nose is all dark cherry, black tea, and dried sage, with a hint of amaro, while the palate unfolds with vibrant red fruits, graphite, and lingering notes of orange peel and herbs. The tannins are plush yet elegant, and the wine’s vibrant acidity promises it will age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded 97 points by Tyson Stelzer and crowned with the 2023 Jimmy Watson Trophy, the 2022 La Maison is a new star in Australian Pinot Noir. But with such limited availability, it’s a wine that won’t be around for long. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The most sublime Australian Pinot Noir I have ever tasted. After I named the 2020 vintage Pinot Noir of the Year in the Halliday Wine Companion, if it wasn’t already clear that the old Pinot vines of the Lowestoft vineyard are among the finest in the country, the 2023 Jimmy Watson for the 2022 certainly confirmed it.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer (Wine Business Magazine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Lowestoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41154556231723,"sku":"2022 Lowestoft La Maison Pinot Noir","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022LowestoftLaMaisonPinotNoir_1ed63a7c-9d4d-4241-9d24-4ca1ab5ebb74.webp?v=1724910415"},{"product_id":"2024-troppo-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Troppo Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've known Brendan and Laura Carter for over a decade now, and every time they release something new, it feels like catching up with an old mate who’s still got a few tricks up their sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Troppo Pinot Noir is another reminder of their winemaking savvy, and it’s a little ripper release from their backyard in the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite a tricky vintage with tiny yields, they’ve crafted a wine that’s everything you want from Pinot—earthy, vibrant, and just plain delicious. Expect earthy porcini notes, mixed with juicy raspberry, blackberry bramble, and a cheeky hint of Chinese five-spice. It’s like a black cherry and pomegranate party in a glass, with that classic Hills freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, this is the kind of Pinot you’ll keep coming back to, just like we do with the Carters’ wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TIvgZQGYiYM?si=x5IF7m4_PuU1zc0b\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unico Zelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41176981340203,"sku":"2024 Troppo Pinot Noir","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024TroppoPinotNoir.webp?v=1726199830"},{"product_id":"2023-swinging-bridge-m-a-w-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Swinging Bridge M.A.W. 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There’s brightness in this wine, good crunch and perfume.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Swinging Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41176993202219,"sku":"2023 Swinging Bridge M.A.W. 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Bright ruby with a beautiful aromatic profile of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry pip with aromas of struck flint, spice, crushed amaro herbs, sous bois, hanging game and leaf litter and turned earth. Stony, savoury and wonderfully balanced with a chalky tannin architecture and bright mineral cadence.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCherry, blueberry, violet and dried roses, black tea, a damp earthy almost truffle-like edge, some pencilly and spicy oak. It’s medium-bodied, but only just, cherry, raspberry and earthy spice set in a cool ‘mineral’ framework, tannin has a gently grainy sooty edge, and the finish is very long. This is a beautiful wine, and so distinctive. I love it. Echoes of Burgundy from a bygone era, perhaps, though don’t mind me. Yes.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Stoney Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41177007095851,"sku":"2023 Holyman Pinot Noir","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023HolymanPinotNoir_967ca4bb-0a71-49ad-b688-d0d72d12d153.webp?v=1726717721"},{"product_id":"2022-holyman-project-x-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Holyman Project X Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you like your Pinot with lots of whole-bunch characters, then the Holyman Project X is just the wine for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reasons known only to the Stoney Rise team, the block from which they source the grapes for this wine is called 'Boris'. Only fully ripe bunches with well-lignified stalks (fully ripe with no greenness still present) are picked, with 100% whole bunch used in the fermentation, as well as 100% new oak. Blimey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected, this is a big and powerful but also elegant Pinot, with its stalky characters sitting alongside blackberry, boysenberry, cherry, spice, and violets. It will need a lot more time to truly reveal itself, so that the grippy tannins can settle down, but it's already looking just lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Bright ruby with precise, wild-eyed aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry, as well as spice, amaro herbs, dried meats, turned earth, leaf litter, struck flint and stone. Meaty and super stony and savoury with a long, complex draw on the finish and a beautiful expression of pure cherry and red, plummy fruits.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points \u0026amp; Top 100 Wines of 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"100% whole bunch fermentation, 100% new oak. It’s unashamedly visceral, leaning boldly into pinot’s dark and broody elements. If you don’t love it, you’ll hate it. And that’s just fine with Joe.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Stoney Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41177007325227,"sku":"2022 Holyman Project X Pinot Noir","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022HolymanProjectXPinotNoir.webp?v=1726188140"},{"product_id":"2022-ten-minutes-by-tractor-mccutcheon-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 McCutcheon Pinot Noir is a wine that tells the story of where Ten Minutes by Tractor began. The McCutcheon vineyard, one of the three original sites that gave the winery its name, lies in the heart of Main Ridge, where the altitude and cooling breezes create the perfect environment for Pinot Noir. This vineyard has always been the flagship, producing wines that are lush yet refined, showcasing the intricate balance that cool-climate Pinot can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this vintage, you’ll find the wine brimming with dark fruit, bramble spice, and a seductive layer of cinnamon and star anise. The rich, dark plum character is balanced by fine tannins that wrap the wine in a velvety embrace, giving it structure without overpowering its elegance. After a challenging spring, the reduced yields delivered grapes with exceptional concentration, which were handpicked and cold-soaked for five days to extract colour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 McCutcheon Pinot Noir spent 8 months in 25% new French oak, adding subtle spice and depth without losing the bright, fresh quality of the fruit. As Martin Spedding and his team push the boundaries of what can be achieved with Pinot on the Peninsula, wines like this continue to set the benchmark. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Terrestrial, earthy, undergrowth aromas together with fivespice and darker fruits. A bigger wine with density, structure, richness, concentration. Enormous palate length. A cracking pinot noir.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ten Minutes by Tractor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41190516129835,"sku":"2022 Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Pinot Noir","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022TenMinutesbyTractorMcCutcheonPinotNoir.webp?v=1728527933"},{"product_id":"2024-xavier-goodridge-pa-pa-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eXavier Goodridge’s 2024 Pa Pa Pinot Noir is the kind of wine that just makes you smile. Sourced from Mount Gambier and Heywood in South West Victoria, this is Xavier’s original flagship wine - a joyous, no-fuss Pinot designed for pure enjoyment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a playful Pinot with its bright ruby hue, inviting you in with aromas of cherry blossoms, rose petals, and hibiscus. The palate bursts with juicy cranberry and tart cherry flavours, touched by a hint of sweet kirsch and nervy acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of stainless and old barrels, this Pinot Noir keeps its focus on bright fruit and lively acidity. It’s light-bodied, with a savoury finish that makes it incredibly moreish. Chill it down and serve it on a warm day - it’s a Pinot meant to be enjoyed casually, at a picnic or around the dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that’s all about easy, breezy drinking, with just enough complexity to keep you coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Xavier Goodridge shapes it into a bright fruited, aromatically lifted and savoury edged wine that punches well above its weight.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (Top 100 Wines of 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Xavier Goodridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41191202291755,"sku":"2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Noir","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024XavierGoodridgePaPaPinotNoir.webp?v=1728534976"},{"product_id":"2023-murdoch-hill-phaeton-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Murdoch Hill Phaeton Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eMurdoch Hill’s 2023 Phaeton Pinot Noir is a wonderfully elegant Adelaide Hills Pinot, crafted by modern star winemaker Michael Downer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one takes its roots – quite literally – in the cool, lofty altitudes of Piccadilly Valley, where it draws from two distinct vineyards: the Lenswood site, with its 500m elevation and rich clonal heritage, and a touch of fruit from two higher sites around Mount Lofty and Ashton. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect layers here – cherry and pomegranate give a juicy first hit, with cranberry and forest floor weaving a subtle earthiness in the background. There’s a hint of spice too, thanks to Downer’s precise use of whole bunch inclusion (just 10%) to keep the structure tight and pure. Maturation in puncheons and barrique (40% new oak) for eight months has lent the wine a soft, savoury framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has long been one of the most sought-after wines in the Murdoch Hill range, and remains one of the Hills most consistwntly excellent Pinot Noirs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lifted and perfumed aromas of wild raspberries, orange peel and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with firmly integrated tannins, focused acidity and notes of red currants, cassia bark and graphite. Very pure and fresh. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Murdoch Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41194774396971,"sku":"2023 Murdoch Hill Phaeton Pinot Noir","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MurdochHillPhaetonPinotNoir.webp?v=1729573105"},{"product_id":"gentle-folk-pinot-noir-masterclass-pack","title":"Gentle Folk Pinot Noir Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir can be a tricky grape in the Adelaide Hills, but Gareth’s 2023 Pinots demonstrate a rare delicacy and aromatic complexity. These are wines built on nuance rather than power, with fine tannins and lifted floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scary Gully Pinot Noir is a perfect example, offering ethereal red berry fruit and a savoury, mineral finish that speaks to the coolness of the vintage. The Monomeith Pinot Noir brings a touch more structure and depth, showing off the east-west vineyard’s unique microclimate. And though yields were low at Little Creek, the limited Pinot that emerged is a triumph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Monomeith Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Little Creek Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Scary Gully Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Monomeith Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonomeith is one of the true landmarks of Adelaide Hills Pinot. Perched high on the Ashton ridge at 530 metres, this organically farmed site sits in its own sheltered, east–west valley - so the vines see both the morning and afternoon sun. That dual exposure, combined with sandstone and quartz soils, gives the fruit remarkable depth and drive, even in a cooler year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season delivered small yields of pristine fruit, and this wine shows it. It’s lifted and aromatic, full of red cherry, violet and gentle spice, with the kind of mineral backbone that defines this part of the Hills. There’s brightness up front, fine tannin through the mid-palate, and a long, seamless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented with 20% whole bunches and aged for ten months in French oak (20% new), it’s a beautifully balanced Pinot that sits comfortably among the region’s best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monomeith vineyard has been part of the Gentle Folk story since day one, and in 2024 it’s produced something exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright, floral and perfumed, with vivid aromas of minerals, citrus and crushed stones. The palate is delicate and refined, with fine tannins and bright acidity that lead to a mouthwatering, spicy and earthy finish. A really classy pinot with great balance. Drink or hold.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-gentle-folk-monomeith-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Gentle Folk Monomeith Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Little Creek Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTucked into its own small valley in Norton Summit, Little Creek is a vineyard that’s always marched to its own beat. The vines, planted in the late ’80s on quartz and siltstone soils, are densely packed - twice the planting density of neighbouring blocks - which gives the fruit its natural depth and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage produced tiny yields, but what little there was is superb. This is classic Little Creek Pinot: darker fruited, more savoury and structured than the other Gentle Folk sites, yet still full of the lift and energy that defines the season. There’s black cherry and plum wrapped around earthy spice, with fine tannins and just a whisper of oak to frame it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented with 100% destemmed fruit and aged for ten months in French oak (only 10% new), it’s a beautifully balanced, expressive wine from one of the Hills’ most distinctive sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark-fruited and spicy, with great intensity and perfume. The palate is plush and fruit-driven, with a minerally mouthfeel and fine tannins. A lovely wine with real purity and power. Drink or hold.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-gentle-folk-little-creek-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Gentle Folk Little Creek Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Scary Gully Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScary Gully is one of the most dramatic vineyards in the Adelaide Hills - perched high at 620 metres on steep sandstone and quartz slopes that test even the toughest growers. Planted back in 1984, it’s one of the oldest Pinot sites in the region, and every year it delivers wines that feel alive with altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was mild and dry, with tiny yields and pristine fruit. The result is a beautifully composed Pinot Noir that captures everything special about this site: lifted perfume, fine structure and a long, mineral finish. There’s a core of red and dark cherry, a touch of spice, and the unmistakable forest-floor character that always marks Scary Gully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented with 20% whole clusters and aged for ten months in French oak (20% new), it’s a wine that sits right in the sweet spot between power and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of Gareth Belton’s most complete Scary Gully Pinots yet - bright, layered, and brimming with energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s a lovely dark-fruited profile, with aromas of black cherries, blackberry bush, blood oranges and graphite. The palate has fine tannins and a plush mouthfeel, with a long, stony, mouthwatering finish. 25% whole-bunch fermentation, made from vines planted in the 1980s. Drink or hold.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-gentle-folk-scary-gully-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Gentle Folk Scary Gully Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gentle Folk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41199670820907,"sku":"Gentle Folk Pinot Noir Masterclass Pack","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GentleFolkPinotNoirMasterclassPack_7d81b9bc-23b5-4a3e-9250-39135b4528b8.png?v=1760492056"},{"product_id":"2024-garagiste-le-stagiaire-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarney Flanders loves Pinot Noir, and every release of the value-packed Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir seems to out do the previous one. It has been one of the most popular wines in Different Drop history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Barney Flanders, known for his dedication to Pinot, blends fruit from several of his top vineyards, with Merricks North’s 30-year-old Dijon clones adding plushness and floral lift to the structured MV6 clones from Balnarring, Red Hill, and Merricks Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with a gentle touch, this wine goes through wild fermentation with minimal whole bunches, 21 days on skins, and careful ageing in concrete, large foudre, and old oak barrels. It’s bottled unfined and unfiltered, keeping every bit of its savoury complexity and purity intact. The result is a beautifully balanced Pinot, layered with red berries, spice, and an earthy edge, all tied together by a refreshing mineral streak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply put this wine represents the essence of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. Value for money wise, this is an Australian Pinot Noir star.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garagiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41208368332843,"sku":"2024 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024GaragisteLeStagiairePinotNoir.webp?v=1730953052"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/australian-pinot-noir.oembed?page=3","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}