2024 Foxeys Hangout Red Fox Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula

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Born from the breezy, maritime slopes of the Mornington Peninsula, this Pinot Noir reflects the laid back but quality focused ethos that has made Foxeys Hangout such a local favourite. The Red Fox label is all about capturing Mornington’s natural charm, delivering wines that are approachable, vibrant and unmistakably coastal in feel. The Peninsula’s cool climate, long growing season and proximity to Bass Strait allow Pinot Noir to ripen slowly, building perfume and flavour while retaining bright natural acidity and fine tannin. It’s a region where Pinot thrives on elegance rather than power, and Red Fox leans confidently into that identity.

Foxeys Hangout has always embraced a relaxed, surf coast mentality, but behind the scenes there is a serious understanding of site and season. Fruit is sourced from vineyards that emphasise freshness and aromatic lift, with a winemaking approach that favours gentle handling and minimal heaviness. The aim is to let red fruit purity, spice and subtle savoury detail shine, creating a Pinot that feels generous and expressive, yet never heavy or overworked. It’s Mornington Pinot in its most drinkable, joyful form.

In the glass it shows a bright, translucent crimson with youthful vibrancy. Aromas are immediately inviting, bursting with red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, followed by rose petal, dried herbs and a gentle dusting of spice. There is often a subtle coastal savoury note that adds interest, giving a hint of earth and forest floor without losing the wine’s bright, fruit driven personality.

The palate is medium bodied and silky, with juicy red fruit flowing across the tongue, supported by soft, fine grained tannins and a fresh acid line that keeps everything lively and moreish. Texture is supple rather than firm, making it incredibly easy to drink, but there is enough structure to give shape and length. A gentle savoury and earthy edge appears through the finish, adding depth and stopping the wine from feeling simple. The overall impression is one of balance, freshness and effortless drinkability.

This is a Pinot made for the table and for good company. Think roast chicken, duck, pork belly, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, wood fired pizza, charcuterie or casual bistro style dishes. It’s equally happy at a barbecue or a long lunch, where its freshness and silky texture keep you reaching for another glass. Best enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit and charm, but it will also hold well over three to five years, picking up a little more savoury nuance while staying true to its bright Mornington character.

Red Fox Pinot Noir isn’t trying to be a serious, brooding collector wine. Instead, it captures the joy of Pinot Noir as it’s meant to be enjoyed, fragrant, silky, coastal and irresistibly drinkable. It’s the kind of bottle that disappears faster than expected, not because it’s simple, but because it’s so well balanced and easy to love.