Accolades 🏆

Ray Jordan
“If you’re looking for a value-for-money, pure and vibrant young pinot noir that will not cost the earth, then this little guy is just about spot on. It has some lovely, slightly spicy red fruits on the nose with the faintest mushroomy underlay. The palate releases a vibrant raspberry-cherry red fruit mix with subtle oak integration and a fine, long finish. An impressive wine.”

Tasting Notes 🍇

Colour:
Bright, luscious ruby red.

Aromatics:
Strawberry and cherry lead, followed by sweet thyme, rosemary and hints of fennel, cedar and red liquorice. A subtle note of new leather adds appealing savoury complexity.

Palate:
Silky and medium bodied with rich dark fruits, wine gums, star anise and touches of sarsaparilla. Soft, drying tannins support a lush mulberry finish and give the wine shape and length.

Finish:
Vibrant, smooth and moreish, with lingering red fruits and gentle spice.

Vintage Snapshot 2024 ☀️

2024 was brutally hot and dry, and the earliest harvest on record for West Cape Howe. Even with all the fruit coming from cooler Mount Barker sites, the dry season eliminated disease pressure and delivered perfectly clean bunches. The result is a Pinot with more plushness and ripeness than usual, while still holding onto good structure and a great tannin profile.

Viticulture & Winemaking

• Region: Mount Barker, Great Southern, WA

• Varietal: Pinot Noir

• Vintage: 2024

• Style: Medium bodied, plush and vibrant with fine tannin structure

Fruit was selected from the cooler blocks of the Mount Barker vineyards to retain acidity and perfume in a warm, early season. Gentle handling in the winery preserves fragrance and softness, with subtle oak influence sitting in the background to frame, not dominate, the fruit.

Cellaring & Serving ❄️

• Drink: Delicious now for its bright fruit and plush texture

• Cellar: 2 to 4 years for a little extra savoury complexity and pizazz

• Serving Temperature: Around 15 to 17 degrees C

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

• Smoked beef ribs

• BBQ lamb cutlets with rosemary and garlic

• Roast duck with cherries or plums

• Mushroom and thyme risotto

• Charcuterie with soft cheeses and cured meats

FAQ 🧐

Is this more of a fruit-forward or savoury Pinot?
More on the plush, fruit-forward side, with enough savoury spice and herb notes to keep it interesting.

How serious is the structure?
It has soft yet firm tannins that give appealing grip without being heavy, making it both approachable now and capable of short-term cellaring.

Is it good value?
Absolutely. With Ray Jordan calling it impressive and highlighting the value, it is one of those reds that seriously overdelivers for the price.