2022 Jones Road Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula

Winemaking at Jones Road starts in the vineyard.  Careful management of yields and hand picking ensure the grapes reach the winery in premium condition.Vineyard owner, Rob Frewer and son Matthew, vineyard manager have nurtured the vines since planting and always take a hands-on approach throughout the year especially at vintage when timing is critical for optimum baume, pH and acid levels. Wines are made at Sticks Winery in nearby Yarra Valley by winemaker Travis Bush.  Here they are given special traditional treatment whilst using the best handling methods combined with the latest technology.  The wines are matured in the finest quality new French Oak for at least ten months before being bottled and laid to rest until the flavours develop.

Plenty of fine pinot character and complexity with spicy forest berry, red cherry, cocoa powder and a handsome layer of fine-grained savoury French oak woven throughout. The palate is supple, lithe and even with layered tannins holding crunchy red cherry flavour in elegant, gently curved shape. Terrific balance and resolve – cherry stone finish.