2025 Paringa Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula

Established in 1985 on a north facing slope at Red Hill, Paringa Estate has become one of Mornington Peninsula’s benchmark producers under the steady direction of founder Lindsay McCall. What began as a small, hands on vineyard has grown into a highly regarded estate known for precision viticulture and thoughtful, detail driven winemaking. The Peninsula Pinot Noir draws from estate fruit and carefully selected Mornington Peninsula sites, where cooling breezes from Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay shape a long, even growing season across clay and sandy loam soils. The result is a Pinot that balances maritime freshness with depth and structure.

In the glass it shows a bright ruby hue with vibrant crimson highlights. Aromas are lifted and finely layered, revealing wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry alongside rose petal, subtle spice and a gentle earthy note. There is a faint savoury edge and mineral freshness that speak clearly of its cool coastal origin.

The palate is medium bodied, silky and beautifully composed. Red berry fruit flows across fine tannins and vibrant natural acidity, giving both energy and length. Nuances of clove, dried herbs and discreet oak add texture without overshadowing purity. The finish is long, savoury and poised, lingering with cherry skin and forest floor complexity. It captures the elegant, site driven style that defines Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.

Pair with roast duck, grilled salmon, pork belly with cherry glaze or mushroom and thyme dishes. Delicious now for its vibrancy and perfume, it will cellar confidently for eight to twelve years, developing further savoury depth and silky integration.