Harewood Estate Flux Pinot Noir 2025

Accolades

Winepilot – 95 Points
Brilliant purple-red hues capture the eye. Lifted, lively scents of cherry, wild raspberry, plum, black liquorice, dried herbs perfectly capture the appeal of this wine, highlighting the lively red berried side of the grape. Super smooth and flowing easily across the palate  with good depth of cherry, red berried fruit flavour joined by herbs, spices, a touch of earthy forest floor and a dusting of toasty oak laid out on supple tannins. Everything is in its place and it hums along in perfect tune.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Garnet with pale crimson hues
• Aromatics: Blackberry, juicy plums, red cherry, leather, mushroom, undergrowth, and nutmeg spice, lifted with herbal notes
• Palate: Soft and silky, with black berry fruit, subtle savoury spice, and earthy complexity. Fine acidity gives focus, while pumice-like tannins add subtle grip to a long, elegant finish.

Winemaker’s Note

“This Pinot Noir is about balance – capturing both the generosity of our Harewood vineyard and the precision of Apricus Hill. The result is a fruit-driven, savoury and aromatic Pinot that reflects the very best of Denmark’s cool-climate terroir.”

Viticulture & Winemaking

🔹 Region: Denmark, Great Southern, WA
🔹 Vineyards: F block is a north facing site with a gentle slope on gravely karri loam soils. The pinot is dry grown.
🔹 Clones: D5V12, 114, 115 & 777
🔹 Harvest: Hand-harvested across several blocks to ensure flavour complexity
🔹 Vinification: Fermented in small open fermenters with gentle plunging
🔹 Maturation: Minimal oak influence to preserve varietal purity; bottled unfined and unfiltered
🔹 Alcohol: ~14.0%

Sustainability & Natural Practices

• Low-intervention winemaking to capture vineyard expression

• Bottled unfined and unfiltered for maximum nuance and authenticity

• Focus on soil and vine health for long-term vineyard sustainability

Storage & Serving Tips

• Serving Temperature: 14–16 °C to highlight aromatics and finesse

• Decanting: 60-120 minutes to open up spice and savoury depth

• Cellaring Potential: Drink now for vibrancy or cellar 6–8 years for added earthy complexity

Food Pairing Suggestions

• Duck breast with cherry glaze

• Mushroom risotto with truffle oil

• Chargrilled salmon with herbs

• Charcuterie and soft cheeses

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

❓ Why use multiple Pinot clones?
Clonal diversity adds layers of flavour – D5V12 brings structure, 114 and 115 add lifted aromatics, and 777 contributes plush fruit.

❓ What makes Denmark Pinot distinctive?
The maritime influence ensures long, cool ripening – building aromatic lift, acidity, and savoury complexity.

❓ Why bottle unfined and unfiltered?
It preserves delicate texture and flavour nuances, making the wine more expressive and authentic.