Port Phillip Estate Red Hill Pinot Noir 2025 6 Pack

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Jeni Port - Winepilot

The winemaker certainly worked hard with this Pinot, sourcing Pinot fruit from five blocks grown at the estate – planted in five different years – and then fermented in a combination of stainless steel and unlined concrete vats before 11 months maturation in a mix of French barriques and puncheons (14% new). There was also a role for whole bunches (12%) and a full malolactic fermentation. Phew! The result was definitely worth it with a truly joyous example of Peninsula Pinot Noir, fresh and vital. Love the translucent purple-crimson brilliant colour. The wine shows a singularly cherry influence and expression delving into additional cranberry, raspberry, red florals and a touch of pepper. A dusty earthiness and cherry pip perky dryness has a presence, but the star is the role of lively, lovely red fruits that hum along against a background of subtle and warm toasty oak.

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Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

Red Hill. Oldest block planted in 1987, with more planting in 1997, 2001, and 2007. Very good Pinot Noir. Dry, spicy, gently reductive, webbed with tannin, and well sustained. Autumnal and nutty as an absolute positive. Red cherry and maybe a little strawberried, but dry, fresh and energetic. It’s easy to see this wine developing well.