Cherubino Ad Hoc Pinot Noir 2024

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Light ruby red with bright crimson hues.
• Aromatics: Graphite, crushed minerals and juicy black cherries with subtle spice and a touch of oak.
• Palate: Fresh, finely textured and supple. Black cherry and subtle earthy flavours carry through to a silky, savoury finish, framed by a whisper of oak and soft acidity.

Accolades

Ray Jordan – 91 Points

“This is a beautifully expressive Pemberton pinot loaded with bright red fruits displaying a fresh strawberry and confectionery raspberry coulis type of combination. A light to medium-bodied wine, but there is palate intensity here that carries through to sustain an impressive finish. Nice short-term wine”

Winemaker’s Note

“Sourced from select vineyards across the Great Southern, this Pinot Noir showcases purity of fruit, a mineral backbone and fine structure. Its freshness and finesse make it both vibrant and sophisticated.”

Viticulture & Winemaking

🔹 Region: Great Southern, Western Australia
🔹 Variety: Pinot Noir
🔹 Clones: 777, MV6, 114 & 115
🔹 Vintage: 2024 – Record heat lead to earliest harvest on record.
🔹 Harvest: April 2024
🔹 Fermentation: Combination of wild and selected yeast ferments
🔹 Maturation: 6 months in French oak (1- to 3-year-old barrels)
🔹 Alcohol: 13.4 % | pH: 3.60 | T.A.: 5.54 g/L | R.S.: 4.0 g/L
🔹 Cellaring Potential: Up to 5 years

Sustainability & Philosophy

Cherubino’s Ad Hoc range celebrates varietal precision and regional expression through minimal intervention and site-specific sourcing. The focus remains on sustainable viticulture and purity of fruit – showing that exceptional quality doesn’t need to come at an extravagant price.

Storage & Serving Tips ❄️

• Serving Temperature: 15 °C for perfect aromatic balance.

• Decanting: Optional but recommend 60 – 120 minutes enhances texture and red-fruit lift.

• Cellaring: Best enjoyed within 5 years to maintain freshness and charm.

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

🔹 Duck breast with cherry jus – mirrors the wine’s red-fruit core.
🔹 Mushroom risotto or wild mushroom pasta – complements the earthy notes.
🔹 Seared tuna with soy and ginger – highlights its savoury finesse.
🔹 Charcuterie & mild cheeses – a perfect casual pairing.

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

❓ What does ‘Cruel Mistress’ mean?
A playful nod to Pinot Noir’s reputation as a demanding yet rewarding grape – temperamental in the vineyard, but irresistible in the glass.

❓ Why Great Southern for Pinot Noir?
Its cooler climate and granite soils provide elegance, perfume and bright acidity, perfectly suited to the variety.

❓ How does the 2024 compare to previous vintages?
It’s fresher and slightly more mineral-driven, with graphite-like tension balancing the vibrant cherry fruit.