2024 BK Wines Gower Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills

This will have whole-bunch lovers (there's 100% here) in a chokehold. Deliciously fresh, youthful and vibrant; it's a free fall of raspberry, alpine strawberries and red plum. It has a cordial-like appeal, infused with twiggy herbs, rosemary, thyme and spices. A little fennel and persimmon, too. Sour-sweet fruit on the palate, mulberry, blackberry, with Campari edges. Wild with ferrous tannins; this is big on intricacy and interest.

93 points Katrina Butler winecompanion.com.au

There is a beautiful sense of site purity in the Gower Pinot Noir from BK Wines, a cuvée that highlights the more refined and quietly detailed side of Brendon and Kirstyn Keys’ Adelaide Hills explorations. Sourced from the Gower vineyard, a cool elevated pocket known for producing perfumed, finely structured fruit, the wine reflects the duo’s commitment to minimal intervention and thoughtful whole bunch use. Their hands off approach allows vineyard character to take centre stage, resulting in Pinot Noir that feels transparent, energetic and deeply drinkable.

A clear, vibrant ruby tone sets the mood. Aromas lift gently with wild raspberry, red cherry and pomegranate woven through rose petal, subtle spice and a whisper of undergrowth. There is an inviting freshness that feels almost alpine in its clarity. The palate follows with silky flow and precision, juicy red fruits layered with hints of rhubarb, clove and dried herbs. Fine tannins provide shape without weight, while bright natural acidity keeps the wine lively and mouthwatering through a long, savoury edged finish.

This is the kind of Pinot Noir that slips easily into real life moments. A relaxed dinner with friends, candles flickering and something rustic on the table feels like the perfect match. Roast duck with plum sauce, grilled salmon with fennel, or mushroom pizza straight from a wood oven will all feel right at home. Drinking beautifully now for its vibrancy and charm, yet capable of developing further earthy nuance and dried flower complexity over the next five to seven years. A graceful and authentic Adelaide Hills Pinot that shows BK Wines’ intuitive feel for place.