What is it about single vineyard pinot noir, that has us going gaga? France’s tiny Burgundy plots gave us the concept, but it’s the freedom to explore in Australia, that has the most curious minds in search of the unique plots to plant pinot. It’s a persistent pursuit of pleasure, that only the most determined wine minds seek out. The Yarra is a great place to plant, it is now a pinot wonderland, and this single vineyard is exactly what we are looking for. Full of charm, character and silken loveliness, it’s concentrated with black cherry, and damson plum, with a bright, minerally acidity that builds with sandalwood spice and persistent length. Think of an iron fist in a velvet glove - we are living for it. Enjoy, our fellow pinot loving Mofo’s.

Elegant pinot noir with depth and power. There is real brightness and lift to the red fruit profile; fresh strawberries, tart cherry, and sappy currants jump out of the glass. Where pinot can often be a little shy and timid, this has weight and real presence in the glass. It’s structured and rich, and the fruit persists right through the finish. This is pinot that can be enjoyed just fine on it’s own but equally won’t go missing amongst big, bold flavours - good for steak night, pasta night, or movie night.

‘From the edge of a country on the edge of the earth’ is their tagline, and here is a beacon to stop you in your wine-loving tracks and make you look twice. From vines on the edge of the small island in the South Pacific, silhouetted by the Southern Alps, comes wine on the cutting edge. And if I was a lighthouse keeper, I’d want something good in my glass on dark and stormy nights, so lucky these guys have come to the rescue.

Kiwi pinot at this price is worth stopping for alone. With a solid score from Wine Orbit and a package this good, send a message in a bottle home to the folks. With all the spiced dark cherry and slightly herbal earthiness you might look for, along with silkiness and approachability, you’ll be thankful you saw the light.