{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-pinot-noir-2023","title":"2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir | 95 Point Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 95 POINTS | MEDHURST ESTATE | SERIOUS YARRA VALLEY PINOT NOIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst needs to be on the radar of serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir drinkers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's bright, perfumed, energetic and beautifully detailed. Exactly what great Yarra Valley Pinot should be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – 95 Points and Under $60\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly why \u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst needs to be on the radar of serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir drinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e received an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining beautiful red-fruited perfume with spice, earth, vibrant acidity and wonderfully fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's a serious vineyard story underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made entirely from the \u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir clone\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-picked from two contrasting blocks of Medhurst's Gruyere estate vineyard. Around \u003cstrong\u003e10% whole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e were included in the final wine, before maturation for nine months in French oak, with 30% new barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a beautifully made, genuine estate-grown Yarra Pinot that seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive result at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the style of the wine that's particularly appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't dark, extracted Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003ebright, perfumed, energetic and beautifully detailed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly what great Yarra Valley Pinot should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is wonderfully aromatic and vibrant, showing layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacerated strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosehip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaked earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's own tasting note describes fresh raspberry, blood orange, plum and rosehip aromatics before delicate cherry and macerated strawberry emerge on the palate alongside spice and baked earth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannins are \u003cstrong\u003efine and silky\u003c\/strong\u003e, while bright acidity runs through the wine and keeps everything fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful, persistent and long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's delicacy here—but don't mistake delicacy for a lack of intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e100% MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's something Pinot lovers will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir is entirely MV6\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMV6 is one of Australia's most important Pinot Noir clones and has played a significant role in many of the country's great Pinot vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Medhurst makes the story even more interesting by blending fruit from \u003cstrong\u003etwo different parts of the estate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB Block – 75%\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth-facing, with \u003cstrong\u003egravelly, hungry duplex clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes up the majority of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC Block – 25%\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cooler, south-facing block with \u003cstrong\u003eloamy brown soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose two blocks bring different personalities to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne provides intensity and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other contributes freshness and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they create a much more complete expression of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e10% Whole Bunch + French Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is beautifully judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced from two estate blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10% whole bunch in the final blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatured nine months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the sort of approach I want to see with premium Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough whole bunch to contribute aromatic lift, spice and structure without turning the wine excessively herbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's enough new French oak to build complexity without overwhelming Pinot Noir's delicate fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vineyard stays in control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2023 – The Fourth Consecutive Cool Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage story is particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes \u003cstrong\u003e2023 as the fourth cool season in a row\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the La Niña-influenced conditions of 2020–2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober through December brought extreme rain and high humidity, placing considerable pressure on the vineyard team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut conditions improved dramatically from January onwards, with welcome dry periods carrying through harvest. Fruit was ultimately picked between \u003cstrong\u003e10 March and 4 April\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant wines with beautiful natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Pinot Noir is exactly the variety that can shine under those cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Noir Built Around Perfume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things I particularly like about the 2023 is the aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry + oak + tannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's much more going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get \u003cstrong\u003ecranberry, redcurrant, raspberry and strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, but then the wine moves into \u003cstrong\u003erosehip, florals, blood orange, spice and earth\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what separates really good Pinot Noir from simple fruity Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best examples evolve constantly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit becomes floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral becomes spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpice becomes earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then you go back for another smell and find something different again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Is Becoming a Serious Pinot Noir Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's reputation across the Yarra Valley is growing for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion notes that the estate focuses on \u003cstrong\u003esmall-batch production\u003c\/strong\u003e, with head winemaker Rohan Smith bringing a strong emphasis on precision and respect for vineyard site. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd look at the Pinot Noir quality across the Medhurst range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Estate Pinot Noir – 95 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Reserve Pinot Noir – 97 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive one-two punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate wine gives you the purity and personality of the vineyard at \u003cstrong\u003e$57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Reserve takes the best parcels into another level of concentration and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstate vs Reserve Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're deciding between the two Medhurst Pinots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Estate Pinot Noir – $57.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright • Perfumed • Red-fruited • Spicy • Silky • Energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2021 Reserve Pinot Noir – $112.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper • More structured • Powerful • Complex • Cellar-worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Pinot is the wine I'd buy by the half-dozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's serious enough for the cellar but immediately enjoyable enough that you don't need an excuse to open one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's a great place for Pinot Noir to sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst recommends the 2023 Pinot Noir with \u003cstrong\u003eSichuan crispy duck and plum sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat sounds absolutely brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd also try it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of red fruit, blood orange, spice and earth makes this particularly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it slightly cool at around \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is delicious now, but there's absolutely no hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst gives the wine \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 years of cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's Philip Rich suggested drinking through \u003cstrong\u003e2032\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung, you'll get all that gorgeous cranberry, raspberry, cherry, rosehip and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith age, expect more:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried flowers • Forest floor • Mushroom • Earth • Savoury spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink some now and put the rest away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esweet spot wine in the Medhurst range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo individual vineyard blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% whole bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$57.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes this so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir without moving into the $100–$150 territory occupied by many of the region's top wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, it tastes like Pinot Noir should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCranberry. Redcurrant. Raspberry. Cherry. Rosehip. Blood orange. Florals. Spice. Earth. Silky tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the elegance and perfume of \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering, Giant Steps, Coldstream Hills, Oakridge or other top Yarra Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, Medhurst deserves a place on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday points. Estate-grown MV6. $57.50 RRP. The 2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir is seriously good buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418198602030,"sku":null,"price":57.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023MedhurstEstatePinotNoir.png?v=1786676782","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/medhurst-wines-estate-pinot-noir-2023","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}