Port Phillip Estate Red Hill Pinot Noir

Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

This wine comprises fruit from five Pinot Noir blocks grown at our Red Hill vineyard. The oldest block was planted in 1987, with more planting in 1997, 2001 and 2007. These five blocks span 10.25 acres (5.28 ha) of the 23 acre (10 ha) vineyard and are grown in various directions in deep, sloping, red basalt soil, overlooking Western Port Bay. This results in each parcel having its own identity and growth characteristics.

Bright notes of alpine herb and strawberry leading to cranberry and Morello cherry, with hints of cooling graphite and spice elements also. Driven and long, there is a stretch of fine tannin that runs through the palate and accentuates the cherry and floral characters. Elegant and pretty now, this wine will improve with cellaring over the medium term.