2025 Rob Hall Harriet’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

Rich yet light and supple in its flow with a long, elegant red fruited finish.

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.
Red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a vibrant red tinged hue. Captivating scents of violet, red cherry, strawberry and red plum are interwoven with fresh herb, dried meat, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Rich yet light and supple in its flow, the palate is decorated with ripe cherry, red plum and red liquorice fruits. Strawberry, infusions of dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar elements unfold across the back half. Amply powered, it has fresh acidity, polished tannins and a long, elegant red fruited finish that carries a silky feel.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
Fruit from Harriet's vineyard in Healesville was augmented with 20% fruit from The Full Moon vineyard in Gladysdale; 15% whole bunches. A very bright crimson. A quiet and seductive bouquet of wild strawberry, dried rose and just a hint of Earl Grey tea. Medium bodied; the fruit spreads evenly across the palate. The tannins are subtle, understated and persistent, as is the finish. Rob Hall hasn't missed a beat in '25. Drink now and over the next six to eight years. Drink by 2034.
97 Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion