2022 St Huberts Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir

We were so excited to get our hands on this fruit…! A single vineyard wine grown at the renowned Robinson vineyard at Tuerong on the Mornington Peninsula. Handpicked fruit was gently destemmed to an open “pot” fermenter. A portion (around 15%) whole bunch was added to the ferment. Pressed just prior to dryness for some barrel fermentation, then maturation in French oak barriques for around 9 months. A “smaller” wine in the St Hubert’s Pinot portfolio, but a wine of lovely fragrance, complexity and length.

Nose - Restrained, complex and layered. Red pastels, red cherries and lots of goodies… Graphite, forest floor, wet rock, smoky spice, whole bunch stem with hints of funk and oak. 

Palate - The wine is light and slippery, with excellent proportion. Very even, with lovely texture and detail. Red fruits, savoury spice and terrific length. (A big Burgundy glass will be a magnifying glass to the perfume…)

Food Match - Peking Duck, Mushroom Risotto