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Description
Gembrook Village Pinot Noir is an exceptional new addition to the Village range, offering a unique expression of the southern Yarra Valley’s distinctive terrain. Perched at around 300 metres, this vineyard sits on one of the rare granite outcrops that punctuate the predominantly red volcanic soils of the Gembrook subregion. This granite influence is unmistakable, lending the wine a tactile structure that sets it apart.
On the nose, this Pinot Noir bursts with aromas of dark plum, blackberry compote, and an intriguing blend of baking spices and exotic florals. The palate is equally compelling, with these rich, sweet black fruits seamlessly woven together by intense, chalky tannins that linger with impressive persistence. Despite the challenging vintage, marked by heavy rainfall and lower yields, the wine showcases remarkable depth and concentration, a testament to the long, slow ripening period that allowed the fruit to develop its detailed character.
Unfined and unfiltered, this wine benefits from decanting to fully reveal its complex layers. Serve it slightly chilled at 14-16°C to enjoy the full spectrum of its nuanced flavours. The 2023 Gembrook Village Pinot Noir is a vibrant, structured wine that offers a taste of its unique granite terroir.
"A light, bright ruby red. Lighter and more perfumed than last year's version. Aromas of cranberries and blood orange together with some distinct whole-bunch and mountain-herb notes. Very grippy tannins, and it's a 'watch this space' on how this will end up. It'll need a couple of years, at least, to shed some of those tannins."
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)
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