2023 Helen's Hill Long Walk Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley

Comprising four clones, all from old vines, the fruit is destemmed but not crushed for whole berry fermentation in open top fermenters with 8-10 days on skins. Pressed, settled and racked to French barriques (30% new) for 11 months, held on fine lees without racking until they are racked for bottling.

This Pinot Noir has highly aromatic bouquet with spicy plum aromas leading into a medium-bodied palate with savoury nuances providing a counterpoint to the plummy fruit. The balance and the length cannot be faulted in a wine that does full justice to a great vintage for Pinot Noir in the Yarra Valley.