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96
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96
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Tasting Notes
From the Leech Vineyard in Drysdale, located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. More sheltered than
Portarlington but still influenced by its maritime climate, this site is planted to MV6 clone on grey sandy loam
over yellow light clay.
Fruit was handpicked and fully destemmed into open fermenters. Wild yeast fermentation with twice-daily
punch downs lasted 9 days on skins, before pressing to oak for natural malolactic fermentation. Maturation
took place in French barriques, 20% of which were new.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: Victoria, Geelong
Alcohol %: 13.5%
Cellaring: Ready, but will Keep
Awards
James Halliday Wine Companion 2025 Best Value WineryScores
96 / 100"From the Leech vineyard planted in '98. MV6 clone, fully destemmed and 15% new wood. A deep, bright crimson purple. Brooding with aromas of morello cherry, black plums and some rose bush and hedgerow scents, despite there being no whole bunches! The palate is ripe, balanced and with velvety tannins that make this the readiest to drink of the five (all superb) single-vineyard pinots from '24."
- James Halliday's Wine Companion
96 / 100
"Complexity, depth and finish. This pinot noir is a genuine contender. Undergrowth, boysenberry, dark cherries and beetroot juice, with earth, spice and woodsmoke notes as depth players. There’s an extra twig-like snap to the tannin and a general impression that there’s a lot going on under the bonnet. Seriously impressed by this."
- Campbell Mattinson
