2025 Rob Hall Harriet's Vineyard Pinot Noir

97 pts
A family vineyard planted in 1996 and named after his mum - Rob Hall's most personal Pinot Noir

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In 1996, Rob Hall planted a small vineyard at his parents' property in Healesville - four acres each of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The fruit was sold to larger producers for years while the vines matured. Now, with a few more decades of root depth behind them, Hall is finally making a single vineyard wine from the site, and he's named it after his mum, Harriet, who did most of the hands-on work in the vineyard.

The 2025 blends 80% Harriet's Vineyard fruit with 20% from the Full Moon Vineyard in Gladysdale, with 15% whole bunches in the mix. Different blocks of the vineyard were picked and fermented separately to create options in the winery. A batch that went through extended maceration forms the backbone of the blend, giving it structure and savoury depth, while a smaller 100% whole bunch component adds aromatic complexity and chalky tannin texture to the finish.

The result is an elegant, composed Pinot with fine, understated tannins and good length. There's genuine complexity and a savoury quality that lifts it beyond the regional bottling, and the structure is there to reward some cellaring over the next six to eight years.

Rob Hall's most personal wine in the range and an absolute ripper.

97 points - "Fruit from Harriet's vineyard in Healesville was augmented with 20% fruit from The Full Moon vineyard in Gladysdale; 15% whole bunches. A very bright crimson. A quiet and seductive bouquet of wild strawberry, dried rose and just a hint of Earl Grey tea. Medium bodied; the fruit spreads evenly across the palate. The tannins are subtle, understated and persistent, as is the finish. Rob Hall hasn't missed a beat in '25. Drink now and over the next six to eight years." - Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

Way back in 1996 we planted a small vineyard at my folks place, 4 acres each of Pinot and Chardonnay. Until recently the fruit had been sold to larger wineries. In recent years the vines have been reaching a more mature balance, their youthful vigour has tamed and they're starting to produce more concentrated wines. With increased attention to detail in the vineyard this will only improve.
The vineyard has never had a name as such, it has been referred to as Hall Vineyard or Pine Ave Vineyard. From the start mum took on the bulk of the hands on work, so when I needed to name the vineyard for my single vineyard wines Harriet's Vineyard seemed appropriate.

The vineyard is managed in sections, some areas being quite vigorous, while others less so. These areas are picked separately to create different batches in the winery. In the winery a variety of fermentation techniques are used, to create options for this blend. A batch that underwent extended maceration under ended up being the predominant component in the blend, giving a savoury and structured backbone to the wine. A small batch of 100% whole bunch ferment adds complexity to the aroma and chalky tannins to the finish.

The nose has quite complex aromas, dark fruits, fig, red apple, some cola spice. The palate is savoury, complex and structured; it will cellar very well.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 97
Alcohol 13.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
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