VINEYARDS:
Hutchinson Vineyard, Yarra Glen (55%)
Swallowfield Vineyard, Gembrook (45%)
WINEMAKING: Crafted from two premium Yarra Valley sites, 100% MV6 clone. The fruit was hand-picked and fermented wild with 33% whole bunches. The wines was on skins for 14 days before being pressed to French oak (26% new) for extended élevage prior to bottling.
TASTING NOTES: Vivid ruby in colour, this wine delivers broody aromas of black cherry, sweet spices, amaro, wild fennel and vanilla bean. The palate reveals an array of raspberry, bouquet garni and sandalwood. Delicately poised with fine, dusty tannins, harmonious acidity and exceptional length.
PEAK DRINKING: Present - 2035
WINE ANALYSIS
ALC/VOL: 13.4%
TA: 5.3 g/L
pH: 3.52
380 dozen produced. Vegan wine.
2023 Fetherston Estate Pinot Noir
'Gorgeously styled with seductive complexity, the wine shows dark berry, fine leather, warm mushroom and cedar characters on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, wonderfully framed by plush texture and grainy tannins. Harmonious and multi-layered, making it sensually appealing.'
95 points
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
'This is a light and slightly sinewy Pinot Noir with good varietal character and follow-through. This is nicely turned out, in the lighter style. Red cherries, woodsmoke, cranberries and twiggy spice notes put on an attractive display. Finesse through the finish adds a touch of class.'
92 points
- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front