TASTING NOTES FOR Oakridge Over The Shoulder Pinot Noir Yarra Valley Victoria 2023

🍷 Appearance
Bright ruby red with a vibrant purple hue and excellent clarity in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Fragrant and lifted, showing red cherry, raspberry, goji berry and pomegranate with hints of brown spice and subtle earthy complexity. Gentle oak influence adds softness and refinement.

👅 Palate
Soft, juicy and beautifully balanced, delivering vibrant red berry fruits with flavours of cherry, cranberry and raspberry. The palate is plush yet energetic, combining fruit purity with savoury undertones and subtle spice.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and finely textured with velvety tannins running through the palate. Bright cranberry-like acidity provides freshness and length, finishing clean and persistent.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern Yarra Valley Pinot Noir—bright, elegant and fruit-driven with subtle savoury complexity. Combines vibrant red fruit with freshness, fine tannins and excellent drinkability in a refined cool-climate style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, roast pork, mushroom dishes or grilled salmon. Also excellent with charcuterie and soft cheeses.

BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive value Pinot Noir from one of the Yarra Valley’s benchmark producers—silky, vibrant and dangerously drinkable. A standout for mixed dozens when you want a modern Australian Pinot Noir with finesse, flavour and broad appeal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen