TASTING NOTES FOR Red Hill Cool Climate Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula Victoria 2024
🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with vibrant purple hues. Bright and concentrated, reflecting cool-climate intensity.
👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex, showing dark cherry, raspberry and blackberry.
Savoury notes of forest floor, game and cedar add depth, with hints of spice and subtle oak influence.
👅 Palate
Layered and expressive, with red and dark berry fruits—cherry, plum and blackberry—at the core.
Savoury elements of earth, spice and a touch of dark chocolate build complexity while maintaining balance and elegance typical of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with soft, velvety tannins.
The finish is smooth and lingering, with red fruit, spice and earthy complexity delivering classic cool-climate finesse.
🍇 Overall Style
A classic cool-climate Pinot Noir—elegant, savoury and finely structured.
The Mornington Peninsula is renowned for Pinot Noir due to its cool maritime climate, producing wines with balance, structure and complexity.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, roast chicken, mushroom dishes or salmon.
Also excellent with truffle pasta, game meats or earthy vegetarian dishes.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A polished, elegant Pinot that showcases everything you want from the Mornington Peninsula.
Perfect for mixed dozens—refined, food-friendly and a step up in quality for Pinot lovers.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
