2022 Moorooduc Estate Pinot Noir

Moorooduc has long been one of the quiet achievers of the Mornington Peninsula, and their Estate Pinot is a great place to get a feel for what they’re all about. This 2022 release was shaped by a tough growing season - cool, wet and windy through spring, with yields right down across the board. But the result? Small berries, thick skins, and a wine that punches well above its weight for depth and detail.

Hand-picked, wild fermented and matured in French oak (22% new), it’s built with care from the ground up. There’s more structure here than you might expect, with a bit of edge and grip wrapped around generous dark red fruits and spice.

It’s got plenty of immediate appeal, but the bones to go a few more years in the cellar too.