{"product_id":"2025-heroes-vineyard-anti-hero-coola-road-pinot-meunier","title":"2025 Heroes Vineyard Anti Hero Pinot Meunier","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier that is Absolutely Delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent. Delicious. Small producer. Fascinating vineyard. And ridiculously easy to drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHenty, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $37 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's one of the most interesting wines in the Heroes range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost wine drinkers know the grape as one of the three great varieties of Champagne, alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut take away the bubbles and make it as a serious still red wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow things get really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Heroes Vineyard Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from \u003cstrong\u003eCobboboonee Vineyard in Henty\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the coolest wine-growing areas on mainland Australia. Heroes sources its Pinot Meunier from this site specifically for the Anti-Hero range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Halliday Wine Companion has given the new 2025:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an RRP of just \u003cstrong\u003e$37\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly the kind of wine we love finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFascinating vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd ridiculously easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e has received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the quality isn't surprising when you look at what James Thomas achieved with the previous vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier received an even bigger \u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Philip Rich praising its red cherry, poached strawberry and floral profile, silky tannins and bright acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you something important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier isn't an experimental sideshow at Heroes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Thomas is taking the variety seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the results are seriously good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does Still Pinot Meunier Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Pinot Noir and Gamay, you need to try this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Meunier can deliver that gorgeous combination of \u003cstrong\u003ebright red fruit, perfume, spice and silky texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, while often feeling incredibly energetic and immediately drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the 2025 to sit in that beautifully light-to-medium-bodied spectrum, with characters along the lines of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine savoury notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the sort of red that doesn't need a huge steak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's about perfume, freshness and drinkability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Exactly Is Pinot Meunier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where things get fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Meunier is a close relative of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most people, however, the name is associated almost entirely with Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeunier is one of the principal grapes responsible for the world's greatest sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's capable of producing brilliant still reds as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in a genuinely cool climate like \u003cstrong\u003eHenty\u003c\/strong\u003e, it starts to make a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForget Champagne for a Minute\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine gives you the chance to taste Pinot Meunier without Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, bubbles, dosage or extended lees ageing getting in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier as Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes it so much fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the variety's natural:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand incredible drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've spent years drinking Champagne, tasting a still Meunier like this can be a genuine light-bulb moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHenty – Seriously Cool Australian Wine Country\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobboboonee Vineyard – Henty, Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeroes describes Henty as the \u003cstrong\u003ecoolest wine region on mainland Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, inland from the Southern Ocean near Portland. The site has a limestone base beneath duplex sandy clay-loam soils. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious cool-climate territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's precisely what you want for Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than pushing towards high alcohol and heavy fruit, the climate helps preserve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness • Perfume • Acidity • Delicacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeroes also describes all the sites used for its Anti-Hero range as cool-climate vineyards with maritime influence from the \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Ocean\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimestone + Sandy Clay Loam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard itself adds another layer to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeroes describes Cobboboonee as having:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA limestone base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuplex sandy clay-loam soils.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an intriguing foundation for such a delicate red variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine that geology with the cool Henty climate and Southern Ocean influence and you've got a fascinating environment for Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply an unusual grape being made for novelty value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's a genuine vineyard story behind it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJames Thomas \u0026amp; The Anti-Hero Project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anti-Hero wines allow winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eJames Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e to step outside his original Heroes Vineyard and work with other cool-climate sites he finds compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current sources include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYeowarra Hill – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoola Road – Mount Gambier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobboboonee Vineyard – Henty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith Cobboboonee supplying the Pinot Meunier. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea isn't to make every wine taste like Heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent vineyard. Different grape. Different expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with the same attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich specifically noted that Thomas gives the well-priced Anti-Hero wines the \u003cstrong\u003esame level of care\u003c\/strong\u003e as the flagship range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why these wines offer such compelling value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is James Thomas?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Thomas has a serious cool-climate winemaking background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore establishing Heroes, the British-born Thomas worked as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssistant Winemaker at Bannockburn Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand then:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Winemaker at Clyde Park.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant experience with two important Victorian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, James and his wife Eloise took on the vineyard that would become Heroes, pursuing a restrained winemaking philosophy focused on \u003cstrong\u003eprecision, site expression and age-worthiness\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd now the results are starting to attract serious attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeroes Is No Longer Flying Under the Radar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion's Philip Rich recently profiled James Thomas as an \u003cstrong\u003e“Unsung Hero”\u003c\/strong\u003e after visiting the vineyard and being blown away by the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at some of the recent Halliday scores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Heroes Vineyard Pinot Noir – 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Heroes Vineyard Chardonnay – 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Heroes Dry Riesling – 95+ Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Anti-Hero Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir – 95+ Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier – 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Anti-Hero Yeowarra Hill Chardonnay – 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Anti-Hero Coola Road Chardonnay – 93+ Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd now the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier has received another 93 Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Meunier vs Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003et one wine getting lucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's quality running right through this operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're wondering whether you'll like Meunier, Pinot Noir is the obvious reference point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't expect them to taste identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften gives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry • Strawberry • Florals • Forest Floor • Spice • Fine Tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan lean towards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry • Cherry • Strawberry • Cranberry • Flowers • Spice • Bright Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Meunier can be incredibly charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't necessarily demand contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes it just demands:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's nothing wrong with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Meunier vs Gamay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another useful comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love good \u003cstrong\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e, this could be right up your alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamay and Meunier aren't the same grape, but stylistically there can be overlap in the way good examples combine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-to-moderate alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Heroes Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier even appears on contemporary restaurant wine lists alongside lighter reds such as Gamay and other delicate, chillable styles. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly how I'd approach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYes – Chill It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those reds where I absolutely would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot refrigerator-cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut give it \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 minutes in the fridge\u003c\/strong\u003e before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–14°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand watch what happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red fruit becomes incredibly vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe florals lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acidity feels electric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd suddenly the bottle starts disappearing far too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of red you can drink through spring and summer just as easily as autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is enormously versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProsciutto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePâté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd love it with a \u003cstrong\u003echarcuterie board\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the bottle slightly chilled in the middle of the table alongside prosciutto, salami, pâté, cheese and good bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a seriously good afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e$37 – This Is Where It Gets Really Interesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a $70 curiosity wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RRP is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobboboonee Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool Mainland Australian Climate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Ocean Influence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone-Based Soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by James Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Heroes Anti-Hero Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeroes currently lists the 2025 Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier among its current-release wines, sourced from Henty. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor $37, there's a lot of interest packed into one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine I'd buy primarily to \u003cstrong\u003edrink\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than bury in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous 2024 release was praised by Halliday for its silky tannins and bright acidity and recommended for drinking young over the following few years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2025, I'd suggest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2031.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung is where I'd want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it slightly chilled and enjoy what makes Pinot Meunier so much fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be one of the most interesting wines in the entire Heroes range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because it's the highest scoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because it's the most expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the cheapest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut because it gives you something genuinely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobboboonee Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenty, Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeriously Cool Climate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Ocean Influence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimestone-Based Soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by James Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $37\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you need another reason to take Heroes' Meunier seriously, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 vintage scored 95 Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir drinker, Gamay drinker, Champagne lover or simply someone who loves discovering unusual cool-climate reds\u003c\/strong\u003e, put this on your list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's light enough to chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex enough to be interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd delicious enough that the variety almost becomes irrelevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Halliday Points. Henty Pinot Meunier. $37 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2025 Heroes Anti-Hero Pinot Meunier is exactly the kind of delicious, left-of-centre Australian red that makes discovering new wines so much fun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Heroes Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52443613495598,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025HeroesVineyardAntiHeroPinotMeunier.png?v=1786929815","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/2025-heroes-vineyard-anti-hero-coola-road-pinot-meunier","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}