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Pinot Noir

While we continue to expand our collection of Burgundies, more and more new-world winemakers are coming to terms with this challenging variety. Australians have identified Geelong, the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria as suited to premium Pinot Noir. More recently, Tasmania has shot up the ranks. Mount Mary, Farr Rising and Tolpuddle are names to seek out. New Zealand is also producing some compelling, full bodied wines. Look for regions like Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago.

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    2020 Rippon Emma’s Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $155. 00
    Bottle
    $1860.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Slightly cloudy red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and winter strawberry scents sail out of the glass with hints of anise, earth and fresh herbs also present. Light in body, delicious red cherry and strawberry fruits infused with fresh herbs meld with earth and spicy cedar. Fresh acidity and fine grained tannins with a long elegant conclusion that shows plenty of red fruited energy.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    This is so opened and perfumed with sliced strawberry, orange and fresh mushroom. Full, velvety and caressing texture and finish. Articulate. Seductive. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
    98 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The vines are east facing and close to the lake, with less afternoon sun (which means it isn't exposed to the extended heat of the afternoon). "There is clay down there which gives the tannins more mobility and animation," says Nick Mills.
    The 2020 Emma's Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir leads with dehydrated cranberry, cherry blossom, graphite and dried star anise. The nose is exotic and restrained at once. This is the entree to the palate which is defined absolutely by the tannins that feel very much like they plume in the wine, like a drop of blood in water. These are wines to feel as much as they are to taste, and this is what helps them stand alone in this place. It’s superb, with unbroken form through the long finish—no strays, no rough edges, no breaks. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink 2023-2035.
    95+ Points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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    • Biodynamic
    2020 Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2029-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a transparent red to dark red hue. Elevated red to dark cherry, violet, strawberry and red plum scents drift out of the glass with notions of dried herbs, earth and spicy cedar also chiming in. Delicious dark cherry, strawberry and plum fruits show good underlying freshness with infusions of herbs, delicate earth and spicy cedar lingering through the back half. Fine grained tannins with a fresh, delicately spiced mid length conclusion.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Extremely perfumed with a pretty ripeness and clarity, offering plums and al-dente strawberries. Some cantaloupe, too. It's medium- to full-bodied with juicy fruit that's lovely and open. You want to drink it now. And do. Crunchy yet velvety and caressing in the mouth-feel from the lovely, open tannins. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Best in a year or two, but right on.
    97 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2019 Rippon 'Rippon' Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2028-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a slightly cloudy red hue. Rising out of the glass are perfumed violet like scents followed by some red cherry, red liquorice, forest floor, fresh herb and light spicy cedar notes. Light in body, vibrant red cherry and winter strawberry fruits are underpinned by an energised iron mineral like infused acidity. Notions of earth, fresh herbs and spicy cedar ensue. Bright lively finish with slightly chalky, structured tannins and a focused red fruited aftertaste that has a linear feel to it.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Firm and tight licorice, graphite, slate and light dried strawberry. Goes to iron. Flowers. Medium body. Creamy and fine tannins with a rather dusty finish. Fresh acidity and long and linear finish. Structured. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better after 2024, but already beautiful.
    98 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2019 Rippon Emma’s Block Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2029-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Slightly cloudy red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed like violet scents sail out of the glass alongside some wild cherry, winter strawberry and red liquorice notes. Fresh herb, earth and subtle spicy cedar aromas are also evident. Light in body the palate is both vibrant and supple in its feel with delicious red cherry and winter strawberry fruits complimented by a dash of sour cherries. Lying underneath are infusions of fresh herbs, subtle forest floor and delicate spicy cedar. Polished tannins combine with vividly fresh acidity and an elegant aftertaste.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Aromas of rose with leaves and some red fruit such as cranberries and plums. Hibiscus. Bright. Medium body with linear mouthfeel of driven acidity that folds in nicely in the palate. Subtle, juicy and seductive. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
    98 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2017 Rippon 'Rippon' Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork
    Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Intense aromatics of violets, dark cherries, strawberries, anise and a whiff of sour cherries intermingle with spicy cedar, light forest floor and fresh herbs. Light and very fresh, the elegant palate sees a mix of sour to dark cherry and winter strawberry fruits mesh with subtle anise, forest floor and spicy herbs. Bright acidity and finely structured tannins with only moderate drive and depth.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%
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    2016 Rippon Tinker's Field Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork
    Totally opaque dark red colour with black tinged edgings and a dark red hue. Scents of violets, dark cherries, strawberries and fresh herbs flow through the nostrils followed by hints of anise, earth and spicy cedar. Light to medium bodied, generous dark cherry and anise flavours have an earthy underbelly with infusions of fresh herbs and spicy cedar also present. Dryish finish with sturdy, muscular like tannins providing plenty of structure but also compressing the aftertaste a touch.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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    2010 Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork
    Excellent depth of colour displaying a midnight black core and a dark red black tinged hue. Intense black cherry and anise aromas rise out of the glass trailed by vanillin cedar, earth, traces of leather and spice. Rich, bold and quite firmly built the palate is still quite unyielding with lush black cherry and liquorice fruits showing terrific concentration. Elements of scorched earth, old cedar, leather and spice lie underneath. Dense, structured tannins impart a muscular feel. Outstanding power with a long, rich yet compact finish.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    This has such freshness at between nine and ten years of age. It delivers a very rich, blue-fruit core with spiced earth and light, leathery nuances. The palate has composed and compact tannins and a slinky and rich, powerful array of blueberries and a long, juicy, succulent and vibrant finish. Shows just how well Rippon pinots age. This is just getting started! From biodynamically grown grapes. Maturation release. Drink or hold.
    100 points
    JamesSuckling.com
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    2016 Rippon Emma's Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $125. 00
    Bottle
    $1500.00 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork
    Very deep dark red core with a lighter shade of red to the hue. A perfumed potpourri of violets, dark cherries, winter strawberries, red plum and subtle anise drift from the glass with hints of sour cherries, forest floor and fresh herbs also evident. Quite structured in its feel the palate has tightly wound cherry, red plum and strawberry fruits interwoven with traces of anise, an earth like minerality and spicy cedar. Sculptured tannins with a dry slightly stern finish. Bright acidity with a medium to long aftertaste. Needs time to open up.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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    2016 Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Opaque dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. A complex mix of sour right through to dark cherry, violet and winter strawberry scents greet the nostrils with plum, anise, forest floor, fresh herb and spicy cedar notes also evident. Light in body with a supple mid palate feel, expressive flavours of sour cherries, dark cherries and winter strawberries overlay earth, fresh herbs and spicy cedar. Dryish finish with bright acidity and slightly chalky tannins. Good power with a medium to long aftertaste.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews....
    This is such profoundly complex pinot with violets, dark cherries, plums, blueberries, graphite, black tea, peppery nuances, licorice and woody spices, all taking a role on the nose. The palate has such density and precision, delivering a powerfully composed and profoundly concentrated core of blueberry and dark-cherry flavor in a layered and refined style. Such impressive depth and character. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
    97 points
    jamessuckling.com

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    2024 Rising Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Moreish, supplely textured Pinot.

    Produced with a  17% whole bunch component and matured in French oak hogsheads (17% new) for 6 months, this is a great value Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Sailing through the nostrils with a perfumed like intensity are violet, red cherry and winter strawberry aromas followed by hints of fresh herbs, anise and forest floor. Delicious cherry and strawberry fruits decorate the palate and carry with them a supple textural feel. Some delicate anise, spicy dried herb and forest floor elements lie underneath. Excellent power and concentration with polished tannins and a long moreish finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews......
    17% whole bunches and matured in French oak hogsheads (17% new). A light, bright ruby red. Attractive and pure fruited with aromas of vibrant red fruits, pressed flowers and a touch of spice. Equally good on the medium-bodied, energetic and very well-delineated palate. Silky and persistent tannins round out a lovely wine to drink now and over the next five to six years. Drink by 2029.
    95 points
    Philip Rich - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

    The first thing I noticed upon opening the bottle was a ripe, confectionery-like aroma that filled the room. After a bit of breathing, red cherry, strawberry, plum and black tea came forth to round out the delightful nose, with some stemminess obvious once you inspected the wine a bit closer. It had a juicy, salivating quality to it that made it very easy to drink up the bright, silky liquid, and it was even a touch better on the second night. Like the Chardonnay, it’s just as nice as a sipper or with food.
    93 points
    Brendan Black - WinePilot.com

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    2023 Rising Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed scents of violets, red to dark cherries and strawberries intermingle with hints of rhubarb, clove, brambly cedar and forest floor. Gliding across the slippery textured palate are delicious dark cherry and strawberry fruits with notions of anise, dried herbs, brambly cedar and forest floor lying underneath. Silky smooth tannins. Excellent power wave finishing long, juicy and velvety.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Rising Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red in colour showing good depth for the variety. Fragrant spicy red to dark cherry, violet, rhubarb and strawberry scents intermix with dried herb and subtle forest floor notes. Delicious dark cherry and strawberry fruits have a supple textural feel across the palate with notions of rhubarb, anise, dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar lingering through the back half. Possessing velvet smooth tannins and ample power it has a seductive medium to long finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2021 Rising Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent, slightly cloudy red colour with a light red hue. Very perfumed, the nose offers up fragrant scents of violets, red raspberries and strawberry followed by spicy fresh herb notes. Light, fresh and juicy in its feel, the palate features a mix of red cherry and strawberry fruits which overlay a back drop of forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs and spice. Lively acidity with polished tannins and a savoury red fruited aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2019 Rising Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright light red hue. Fragrant violet laced scents of cherries and strawberries intermix with hints of anise, fresh herbs, light forest floor and spice. Delicious supplely textured ripe red cherry and strawberry fruits meld into elements of anise, subtle spicy cedar, light forest floor and delicate herb infusions. Bright fresh finish with velvety tannins and good underlying power to the conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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    2019 Riversdale Estate Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Fragrant dark cherry, ripe strawberry, violet and anise scents blossom out of the glass followed by some forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Rich dark to black cherry, ripe strawberry and anise flavours meld into scorched earth and spicy cedar characters on the back half. Fleshy in texture with fine grained tannins it concludes with impressive length.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2022 Riversdale Estate Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $37.99
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Produced from various blocks located around the property most notably on the banks of Pittwater and the slopes of Riversdale Valley encompassing both old and new vines. Five percent whole bunch inclusion with maturation taking place in oak for 7 months.

    Expansive, supple and powerful, this is a drop dead gorgeous Tassie Pinot Noir.

    Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a crimson red hue. Perfumed scents of violets, red to dark cherries, strawberries and anise captivate the olfactory senses with hints of dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar also evident. Delicious dark cherry, strawberry and more subtle rhubarb flavours are both expansive and supple in their feel across the palate. Lingering in the background are subtle anise, dried herb and spicy cedar elements. Excellent power wave with silky smooth tannins, the finish fresh, long and moreish. Trophy Winner at the National Cool Climate Wine Show – Best Wine of Show 2023.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews…..
    There's a wild strawberry sheen to the red cherry and raspberry notes that lie below. Cut with notes of exotic spice, apple skin, pomegranate, char siu, cinnamon oak spice, shiitake and blossom. So nicely composed. Just a touch of sour cherry, fern grove and game on the palate, pure and endearing berry fruits, pillowy tannins and lacy acidity, finishing with amaro-flecked red and dark fruits and game. Drink by 2035.
    95 points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    This is gorgeously styled and expressed on the nose with dark cherry, tapenade, spicy oak and rich floral aromas. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent focus and drive, wonderfully complemented by refined texture and beautifully infused tannins. At its best: now to 2030.
    95 points
    Sam Kim – Wine Orbit

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    2021 Riversdale Estate Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. A mixture of cherry, rhubarb and dried herb scents greet the nostrils followed by some forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Savoury red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours meld into a back drop of game, forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Fine grained tannins. Polished and fleshy in it’s feel it finishes with good length.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2017 Riversdale Estate Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Pretty violet top notes meld into ripe dark cherry, strawberry and anise aromatics followed by scents of forest floor, smoky cedar and spicy herbs. Light to medium bodied with excellent richness and drive, the delicious, supplely textured palate sports flavours of ripe dark to black cherries, plums and strawberries over a back drop of smoky anise, forest floor and spice elements. Very smooth, silk like tannins concluding long and moreish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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    2022 Rivulet Glaziers Bay Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Intensely fragrant and alluring the nose features red cherry, wild strawberry and subtle rhubarb aromas which intermix with clove, violets, faint forest floor and spicy cedar. Delicious cherry and strawberry fruits are juicy and supple in their feel with notions of clove, forest floor, rhubarb and spicy cedar lying underneath. Expansive and powerful but light across the palate it has polished tannins with fresh acidity lending energy to the long moreish finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Pinot noir sourced from the Elsewhere vineyard, between Cygnet and Huonville in the Huon Valley; 25% whole bunches, matured for 11 months in French oak (16% new). Phwoar ... this smells great. Red cherries, raspberries and cranberry notes are supported by hints of exotic spice, amaro herbs, washed rind cheese, Peking duck, undergrowth and mushrooms. It's vivid and detailed with pure fruit and an enchanting gamey, wild side, stony fine tannins and a sapid acid pulse. A great release from Keira O'Brien. Drink by 2032.
    95 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Roaring 40’s Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent bright dark red colour with a light purple red hue. Fragrant violet top notes allure the senses with red cherry, raspberry, subtle anise and spicy forest floor also evident. Delicious juicy red cherry and red raspberry fruits drive the palate with traces of rhubarb, forest floor and spicy anise lying underneath. Excellent length with a lively finish, polished tannins and an energetic ripe red fruited aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2023 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Light to medium bodied with a well fleshed mid palate and a savouriness to the finish.

    Matured for 9 months in French oak Roaring Meg is the second label of Mt Difficulty. Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Pronounced dark to black cherry, anise and dark plum aromas are intertwined with some toasty cedar, earth and spicy dried herb notes. Light to medium bodied, the palate features dark to black cherry and anise flavours which carry good flesh. Spicy cedar, earth and subtle dried herb elements lie underneath. Fine grained tannins with a savouriness to the mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews……
    Vibrant aromas of cherries, wild strawberries, dried herbs and wet bark. The medium-bodied palate has focused acidity and crunchy, finely tuned tannins. Finishes bright, fresh and spicy. Drink now. Screw cap.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2022 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured for 9 months in French oak Roaring Meg is the second label of Mt Difficulty. Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a vibrant red hue. Elevated aromatics of dark to black cherry, anise and rhubarb sail through the nostrils followed by some dried herb, scorched earth, forest floor and meaty notes. Rich, juicy dark to black cherry, anise and dark plum fruits carry wonderful concentration and flesh across the light to medium bodied palate. Notions of scorched earth, spicy dried herbs and forest floor linger across the back half. Supple in its feel it has polished tannins, excellent power and a long moreish conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    A pinot with dried strawberry, white pepper and slate character. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. Very spicy at the end. Drink now. Screw cap.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2021 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Perfumed violet like top notes are followed by dark cherry, strawberry, anise, spicy cedar and subtle fresh herb notes. Rich juicy strawberry and ripe cherry fruits overlay shades of anise, lightly toasted cedar, forest floor and infusions of fresh herbs. Supple mid palate feel with velvety tannins and a medium to long, nicely fleshed out finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2018 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Matured for 9 months in French oak. Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Lifted ripe dark cherry aromas mix with anise, toasty oak, forest floor and spice. Savoury mid weighted palate with spicy ripe dark cherry and anise flavours melding into smoked herbs, earthy forest floor characters and dried meats. Quite polished in its feel with finely grained tannins and a medium length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%
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    2019 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Matured in French oak for 9 months. Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a semi translucent bright dark red hue. Perfumed scents of violets, dark cherries and anise drift from the glass followed by hints of clove, forest floor and spicy cedar. Light to mid weight, rich dark cherry and anise flavours are underpinned by earth and spicy cedar. Fleshy mouthfeel with finely grained tannins providing the framework. Good power with a long spicy dark fruited aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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    2021 Rob Dolan White Label Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb aromas blossom from the glass complimented by notes of forest floor, dried herbs and brambly cedar. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits flood the mouth and provide it with a fleshy feel. Forest floor, dried herb, rhubarb and brambly cedar elements lie underneath. Fine, polished tannins with a long savoury finish that shows some spice.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.2%

    Other Reviews….
    A single-vineyard wine. Light cherry red in colour, this is already showing some tertiary aromas with its red fruits and forest floor/damp earth notes. Similarly forward on the palate, this fleshy, mouth-filling wine lingers nicely and can be enjoyed now and over the next three to four years. Drink by 2027.
    92 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2023 Rob Dolan True Colours Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13.3%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb scents are complimented by dried herb, forest floor and spice notes. Savoury dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours decorate the palate with infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor and spice the underbelly. Fine grained tannins with a medium to long finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.3%

    • 94
    • 93
    2020 Rob Dolan White Label Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red colour with a light red to brick red hue. Escaping from the glass are fragrant scents of spicy cherry, rhubarb and wild strawberry which are interwoven with forest floor, dried herbs and stemmy cedar like notes. Silky textured flavours of red to dark cherries, strawberries and rhubarb decorate the expansive palate. Notions of dried herbs, forest floor, subtle stalk and spicy cedar add complexity. Velvet smooth tannins concluding long, supple and savory.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    100% MV6 clone from a blend of 2 vineyards in the Upper Yarra, 90% whole berries and 10% whole bunches. A nice, bright crimson red signalling a vibrant wine with aromas of fresh raspberries, some spice from the whole bunches and a gentle lick of well-handled oak. Equally fresh on the palate, this silky textured and refreshing wine finishes with long chalky tannins. Drink by 2025.
    93 points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    • 96
    2024 Rob Hall Harriet's Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and texturally supple, showcasing Pinot Noir’s trademark power without weight quality.

    Harriet’s vineyard, planted in 1996 and named after Rob Hall’s mother, is managed in sections with each one picked individually to create separate batches which undergo a variety of fermentation techniques in order to promote greater complexity. Includes 15% whole bunches with maturation taking place in a 50/50 mix of 1-year-old puncheons and seasoned hogsheads.
    Semi translucent red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Displaying a perfumed like intensity the nose feature violet, dark cherry, strawberry, anise and rhubarb aromas over brambly cedar, forest floor and subtle fresh herb notes. Rich and texturally supple across the palate it has Pinot Noir’s trademark power without weight quality. Unfolding like a peacocks tail are expansive red to dark cherry, strawberry, rhubarb and subtle anise flavours. Delicate spicy vanillin cedar, forest floor, dried herb and bramble elements sit underneath. Silky smooth tannins with a long, moreish finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 95
    2024 Rob Hall Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
    2024 was excellent year in the Yarra Valley, after a wet spring, summer came good with slow ripening days, resulting in lovely aromatics and wonderful intensity. This Pinot Noir was sourced from five vineyards – Harriet’s, Full Moon, Boat O’Craigo, Nenagh Park and Yarrawalla with only 10% of the Harriet’s component being whole bunch. Maturation was predominantly in seasoned hogheads and puncheons (300 & 500L).

    Rich, powerful and expansive Yarra Valley Pinot that over delivers.

    Semi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Exhibiting a perfumed like intensity, the nose is engulfed with dark cherry, violet, strawberry and subtle rhubarb scents. Anise, brambly dried herb, forest floor and spice notes also chime in to lend further interest. Expansive, concentrated and supplely textured, rich dark cherry and strawberry fruits unfold across the palate with terrific power. Extending through the back half are complexing notions of subtle rhubarb, traces of anise, brambly cedar, dried herbs, delicate forest floor and spice. Velvet smooth tannins impart a silken feel which carries right through to a long, incredibly moreish finish. This is Rob Hall in top form.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 95
    • 94
    2023 Rob Hall Full Moon Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Perfumed scents of violet, red cherry, strawberry and fresh herbs engulf the nostrils with some subtle anise, forest floor and spicy cedar notes also chiming in. Delicious ripe red cherry and strawberry fruits drive the palate with some anise, dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar underpinnings. Supplely textured it finishes fresh and possesses polished tannins. The red fruited conclusion both expansive and vibrant.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…….
    From the Full Moon Vineyard in Gladysdale, and a new wine for Rob Hall; 25% whole bunched and matured in seasoned puncheons. Bright ruby. An earthy bouquet with its aromas of red cherries, underbrush and a little potpourri. Sweetly fruited on the palate, while the tannins are pliant and already well integrated into the wine. An overall sense of harmony and balance makes this a wine to drink now and over the next four to six years. Drink by 2030.
    94 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    • 96
    2023 Rob Hall Harriet’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Harriet’s vineyard, planted in 1996 and named after Rob Hall’s mother, is managed in sections with each one picked individually to create separate batches which undergo a variety of fermentation techniques in order to promote greater complexity. Includes 35% whole bunches with maturation taking place in a 50/50 mix of 1-year-old puncheons and seasoned hogsheads.
    Dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Blossoming out of the glass with a perfumed like intensity are violet, red to dark cherry and strawberry aromas which are complimented by anise, fresh herb, delicate forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Delicious dark cherry and wild strawberry fruits are delivered with wonderful concentration and a supple flow. Anise, subtle clove, fresh herb, forest floor and spicy cedar characters lend complexity. Outstanding power and depth with a silken tannin structure finishing very long and moreish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 93
    2023 Rob Hall Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
    Semi translucent red colour with black toned edges and a vibrant light red hue. Perfumed scents of violets, red cherries and strawberries elevate out of the glass followed by some fresh herb, light forest floor and faint spicy cedar notes. Supplely textured and lightly weighted, delicious red cherry and red strawberry fruits unfold across the palate with some infusions of fresh herbs, delicate forest floor and spicy cedar elements lying across the back half. Polished tannins with the medium length, red fruited finish showing plenty of freshness. Requires some more time in bottle to settle in.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 97
    • 96
    2022 Rob Hall Nenagh Park Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
    Grown by Steve Sadlier in Yarra Glen, this is the first release of this wine made from older vines of mixed clones. The vineyard located in the foothills of Christmas Hills, just above Yarra Glen, easterly sloping with grey sandy loam soils. Steve is a local legend and renowned viticulturalist with almost 40 years experience.
    Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Very perfumed nose with alluring scents of violets, red cherries and strawberries captivating the olfactory senses. Hints of rhubarb, fresh herbs, forest floor and delicate spicy cedar notes ensue. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits are both juicy and vibrant in their feel overlaying a back drop of forest floor, subtle rhubarb, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Expansive and powerful it possesses seamlessly integrated, velvet smooth tannins and finishes long, supple and extremely moreish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    From Steve Sadlier's Nenagh Park vineyard in Yarra Glen. This spent three weeks on skins before being pressed to older hogsheads and puncheons. Bright ruby crimson. A pure fruited wine centred around perfectly ripened strawberries and raspberries with scents of peony and allspice. It's deceptive on the palate in that while it's light on its feet and quite delicious, it's also structured with a little orange peel and spice on the long finish. Terrific from beginning to end. Drink by 2030.
    96 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    • 97
    • 96
    2022 Rob Hall Gladysdale Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation. Sourced from the Willowlake vineyard, the Gladysdale Pinot Noir is made from a selection the best barrels and includes a portion of whole bunch.

    Elegant yet powerful and highly polished this is a beautiful expression of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.

    Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Showing terrific potency are alluring scents of violet, red to dark cherries and strawberries which are further complexed by notions of fresh herbs, anise, forest floor and spicy cedar. Delicious red to dark cherry, strawberry and subtle rhubarb flavours are expansive and effortless in their flow across the supplely textured palate. Unwinding through the back half are infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor, traces of game and spicy cedar. Beautiful underlying freshness and a seamlessly integrated tannin structure lend class and polish. Elegant yet powerful it has a long Burgundian like finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    From the Willowlake vineyard in Gladysdale; 70/30% fully destemmed/whole bunches and matured in seasoned puncheons. Bright ruby red. Lifted and perfumed with aromas of red fruits, tangelo, pink peppercorns and some delicate floral notes. Elegant and supple with super-silky tannins before finishing energetic and long. Drink by 2029.
    96 points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    • 96
    • 95
    2022 Rob Hall Harriet’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Harriet’s vineyard, planted in 1996 and named after his mother, is managed in sections with each one picked individually to create separate batches which undergo a variety of fermentation techniques in order to promote greater complexity.

    Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed aromatics of violet, red to dark cherries and strawberries are complimented by hints of rhubarb, forest floor, spicy cedar and fresh herb notes. Light in body yet possessing the varieties classic peacock’s tail like power wave of flavour, moreish red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits fan out across the palate with forest floor, infusions of dried herbs, spicy cedar and a delicate meaty character lying underneath. Supple in its texture, it has a polished yet structured tannin framework and finishes impressively long, uber delicious and fresh.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years (2023-2031).
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    From the 1996-planted Harriet's vineyard in Healesville; 20% whole bunches, 50/50% matured in one- to three-year-old puncheons and seasoned hogsheads. A medium crimson ruby. Aromas of strawberries, satsuma plums, lightly poached rhubarb and a little potpourri. Still quite tightly wound, there's a lovely core of red and black fruits on entry before the compact and sturdy tannins kick in on the finish. The most backward and age-worthy of Rob Hall's trio of excellent single vineyard pinots from 2022. Drink by 2030.
    95 points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    • 95
    2022 Rob Hall Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
    Following on from the superb 2021 vintage in the Yarra Valley, 2022 was another excellent year although very low cropping. The slow ripening conditions producing wines with lovely aromatics and outstanding fruit intensity. This Pinot Noir was sourced from four vineyards – Harriet’s, Boat O’Craigo, Nenagh Park and Willowlake with only 10% of the Harriet’s component being whole bunch. Maturation was predominantly in seasoned hogheads and puncheons (300 & 500L).

    Yet another highly moreish Pinot Noir from Rob Hall.

    Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant light red hue. Alluring and carrying a perfumed like intensity, aromas of violets, dark cherries, strawberries, subtle rhubarb, anise, forest floor, fresh herb and delicate spicy cedar entrance the olfactory senses. Silken in its feel the palate is layered with delicious dark cherry, strawberry and delicate rhubarb flavours that unfold across the palate like a peacocks tail. Adding further personality to the moreish fruit profile are notions of dried herbs, subtle forest floor and spicy cedar. Superb power wave of flavour with velvet smooth tannins, finishing long and supplely textured.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 96
    2021 Rob Hall Willowlake Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
    2021 was a superb vintage in the Yarra Valley, the slow ripening conditions producing wines with lovely aromatics, supple textures and plenty of moreish appeal.
    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Alluring scents of dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb interwoven with subtle violet and dried herb notes intoxicate the olfactory senses. Notes of forest floor and spicy cedar are also evident. Light in body and possessing a gorgeous supple textural feel, expansive flavours of dark cherry, strawberry and subtle rhubarb open up across the palate like a peacocks tail. Notions of dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar add a layer of complexity on the back half. Silky smooth tannins concluding long refined and sleek.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 97
    2021 Rob Hall Harriet’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
    2021 was a superb vintage in the Yarra Valley, the slow ripening conditions producing wines with lovely aromatics, supple textures and plenty of moreish appeal. Harriet’s vineyard, planted in 1996 and named after his mother, is managed in sections with each one picked individually to create separate batches which undergo a variety of fermentation techniques in order to promote greater complexity. Ten percent whole bunch fruit was included with maturation taking place in French oak of which 50% was new.

    An irresistible Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that seduces the senses with its gorgeous layers of fruit and supple texture.

    Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Showing terrific intensity out of the glass, alluring aromatics of violet, dark cherry and strawberry engulf the olfactory senses trailed by complexing notes of rhubarb, forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Light in weight and silky smooth the palate is canvassed with an expansive peacocks tail like wave of flavour. Delicious red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits are complimented by subtle anise, forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Velvety tannins. Highly polished it delivers the goods with outstanding power and depth, finishing exceptionally long and supple in texture.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 96
    2021 Rob Hall Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
    2021 was a superb vintage in the Yarra Valley, the slow ripening conditions producing wines with lovely aromatics, supple textures and plenty of moreish appeal. The fruit for this Pinot Noir was sourced from three vineyards – Harriet’s, Boat O’Craigo and Willowlake with only 10% of the Harriet’s component being whole bunch. Maturation was predominantly in seasoned hogheads and puncheons (300 & 500L). A step up on the excellent 2020 vintage, the 2021 rendition also comes complete with smart new packaging.

    A superb Yarra Valley vintage has produced a smooth, expansive and intensely flavoured Pinot that’s incredibly moreish.

    Semi translucent dark red colour with a vibrant light red hue. Delightful violet, red cherry and winter strawberry scents enchant the olfactory senses with a perfume like intensity. Hints of rhubarb, forest floor, spicy cedar and fresh herbs also chime in. Smooth, intensely flavoured and expansive, the palate is flooded with moreish ripe red cherry, winter strawberry and subtle rhubarb fruits. Outstanding power wave with the flavours fanning out like a peacocks tail. Adding complexity are forest floor, dried herb and spicy cedar characters. Silky tannins finishing fresh, supple and very long.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 95
    2020 Rob Hall Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Growing up in Healesville, a young Rob Hall did some summer work in the vineyards during the early to mid nineties before taking up full time work at Yarra Ridge then Punt Road. From 2002 to 2011 he was the winemaker at Mount Mary, it wasn’t until 2014 that he took the leap and began his own operation.
    The fruit for the 2020 Pinot Noir was sourced from three vineyards – Harriet’s, Boat O’Craigo and Willowlake with only 10% of the Harriet’s component being whole bunch. Maturation was predominantly in seasoned hogheads and puncheons (300 & 500L).

    Silky smooth, expansive and long, this is a dangerously drinkable Yarra Valley Pinot.

    Semi translucent dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. A fragrant mix of violet, ripe red cherry and strawberry scents float through the olfactory senses with ample volume followed by some anise, dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light and supple in its texture, the palate features a delicious flavour profile of red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits over infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar. Possessing abundant power and silky smooth tannins it finishes long and expansive.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 94
    2019 Rob Hall Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet laced aromas of dark cherry and ripe strawberry mix with some anise, fresh herb notes and spicy cedar. Richly fruited, supple and round, an array of morello to black cherry and wild strawberry flavours sit over a back drop of fresh herb infusions, subtle forest floor and spicy cedar. Silky smooth tannins concluding long and deliciously ripe.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.8%
    • 93
    2018 Rob Hall Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet and anise top notes are followed by dark cherries, ripe strawberries, dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar. Light in body yet generous and supple in its feel the palate is decorated with dark cherry and strawberry fruits gently infused with dried herbs over a forest floor, faint anise and spicy cedar background. Very polished silky like tannins finishing with good freshness and a medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%
    • 94
    • 95
    2017 Rob Hall Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2018-2023)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rob Hall was winemaker at Mount Mary for 10 vintages. This wine was matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads, 10% of which were new. Semi translucent dark red colour with a bright light red hue. Attractive aromas of ripe red cherries and winter strawberries laced with dried herbs sail from the glass followed by subtle forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Delicious bright red cherry and strawberry fruits decorate the savoury palate with an undercard of fresh herb infusions, forest floor and spice. Perfectly integrated, very polished tannins and well balanced fresh acidity. Good length with a spicy ripe red cherry, strawberry, fresh herb and forest floor aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Hand-picked in small batches from three Lower and two Upper Yarra vineyards, most destemmed, 10% of the batches fermented with 100% whole bunches, typically 10 days on skins (a few batches for 1 month), matured in French oak (10% new). This shares its elegance with Harriet's Vineyard, and also a balanced web of spicy, savoury tannins. Rob Hall didn't miss the opportunities of the '17 vintage. Drink by 2024.
    95 points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

    • 93
    2017 Rob Dolan Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)
    ABV: 13.3%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Semi translucent dark red colour with tinges of black to the edges and a light red hue. Attractively scented the nose features aromas of red to dark cherries infused with fresh herbs and forest floor followed by some meaty characters and spicy cedar notes. The supplely textured palate has moreish flavours of red to dark cherries mixed with a dash of sour cherries, forest floor, dried herbs, some game and spicy cedar. Polished tannins. Finishes balanced, fresh and savoury with ample length.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.3%
    • 86
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    Woodbridge Pinot Noir
    California, UNITED STATES
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2024)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Ripe plum and strawberry aromas emanate out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar, anise and earthy dried herb notes. Ripe dark to black cherry and strawberry flavours meld into a prominent toasty vanillin oak back drop with some spicy earth elements also evident. Fine grained tannins with a lingering vanillin oak and scorched earth conclusion.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 92
    2022 Robert Oatley Signature Series Pinot Noir
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red in colour with a light red hue. Fragrant violet infused aromas of ripe red cherries, strawberries and subtle anise flow from the glass with some dried herb and spice notes also evident. Light in body with a supple feel the palate features juicy cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits over a spicy dried herb back drop. Polished tannins with a moreish fruit driven conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 93
    2020 Robert Oatley Signature Series Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Aromas of violets, red cherries and strawberries mingle with forest floor and spicy dried herb notes. Delicious ripe cherry and strawberry fruits are both supple and expansive with elements of forest floor, fresh herbs and spicy cedar lying underneath. Velvet smooth tannins. Good power wave concluding long and fresh.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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An obsession with a fickle varietal.

Once you experience it, you never forget it. For some wine lovers, Pinot Noir becomes an obsession. While promising one of world's greatest wine experiences, it can also deliver some of the most disappointing. What is it about Pinot that makes it so frustratingly variable? There are known quality factors which offer encouragement to winemakers. Micro-climates have been observed to play an important part in a successful matrix, particularly the diurnal temperature range. Pinot Noir is a little like Riesling, in the sense that it requires warm, but not overly hot days and cool nights to fully develop its maximum flavour potential. Sunshine hours, rainfall, time and rate of precipitation are all important. Countering this is the fact that the same clone will not respond to differences in micro-climate in the same way. Older vines make better wines. Creative and adaptive viticultural management and winemaking are essential. Buy Pinot Noir online. Any questions about our products or shipping? Please feel free to get in touch by calling us directly on 1800 069 295 or by emailing [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Browse and buy Pinot Noir online, spend more than $200 and you'll qualify for free delivery to most of Australia.