2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula

A lively introduction to one of Mornington Peninsula’s benchmark producers, this Pinot Noir is built around drink now charm without losing regional character. The 10X label draws fruit from estate and grower sites across the Peninsula, capturing the maritime coolness and long ripening that give the region its signature perfume. Ten Minutes by Tractor approaches even its entry wines with obsessive vineyard care, aiming for purity and balance rather than weight.

Winemaking is gentle and modern. Extraction is kept light to preserve fragrance and fine tannin, and oak sits quietly in the background so the fruit stays front and centre. The style leans toward brightness and flow, shaping a Pinot that feels silky and energetic.

Bright ruby in colour, the aromas open with cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry layered with rose petal and soft spice. The palate is medium bodied and supple, with red fruit wrapped in fine tannins and crisp acidity. Flavours of berry and gentle earth run into a clean, mouthwatering finish that keeps the wine fresh.

It pairs effortlessly with duck, pork, mushroom dishes and casual shared plates. Drinking beautifully now for its vibrancy, it will hold comfortably for five to seven years.