2018 Vinea Marson Pinot Noir

The inspiration behind Vinea Marson stems from winemaker Mario Marson’s Italian winemaking heritage – stretching back some four generations. Mario’s grandfather grew and bottled Friulano, Cabernet and Merlot and his great-grandfather, Giuseppe Zaghet, was chief winemaker for the local landowner, the padrone of Villa Brunetta at Prata di Pordenone, based in Friuli, in the early twentieth century. This was transferred to suburban Melbourne where his migrant father, Giuseppe, planted rows of vines in their backyard to bring wine to the dinner table each night.  Mario continued this tradition both as viticulturalist and winemaker for some twenty years in the Yarra Valley – mostly at Mount Mary Estate. In 2000, Mario and his wife Helen established an eight-hectare vineyard in the foothills of the Mount Camel Range at Heathcote bringing the traditions of the old world to winemaking in the new. Today, Mario works alongside his daughter Madeleine.

A gorgeous Yarra Valley Pinot.

Semi translucent bright dark red colour with subtle black tinges to the edges and a light red hue. Perfumed like aromatics of violets, ripe red cherries, strawberries and fresh herbs intermingle with forest floor and spicy cedar. Moreish flavours of ripe red cherries and strawberries infused with fresh herbs have a beautiful supple textural feel overlaying forest floor, a subtle meatiness and spicy cedar nuances. Excellent power wave with very polished tannins and ample freshness. Finishes long and savoury.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%