2025 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir

A symphony of perfume, texture and poise — the benchmark for Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir from one of the Piccadilly Valley’s most celebrated and historic estates

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points The R Review | 93+ Points The Wine Front

Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, SA

$42 a bottle
Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir • Ashton Hills • Piccadilly Valley • Adelaide Hills • South Australia

"Piccadilly Valley — Ashton Hills’ celebrated high-altitude Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir. 94 points Halliday. A symphony of perfume, texture and poise — the benchmark for Adelaide Hills Pinot at $42."

About Ashton Hills and Piccadilly Valley

Ashton Hills is one of the Adelaide Hills’ most celebrated and historic producers — founded by Stephen George in the Piccadilly Valley, one of the highest and coolest sub-regions of the Adelaide Hills, known for producing Pinot Noir of extraordinary elegance, purity and distinctive high-altitude character. Piccadilly Valley is one of the Adelaide Hills’ most prestigious sub-regions — high-altitude vineyards and unique soil composition creating ideal conditions for producing Pinot Noir of exceptional elegance, mineral precision and cool-climate complexity. Ashton Hills’ commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking allows the pure expression of this high-altitude terroir to shine through — a symphony of perfume, texture and poise that defines the benchmark for Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir. 94 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding at $42.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Brilliant ruby-red with garnet highlights and excellent clarity.

Aroma:
A symphony of perfume and poise with:

• red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry
• rose petals, forest floor and subtle spice
• the distinctive high-altitude mineral character of great Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir of extraordinary aromatic elegance — the red cherry and wild strawberry character of premium high-altitude cool-climate Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the forest floor and mineral complexity of Ashton Hills’ celebrated Piccadilly Valley winemaking.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with exceptional elegance and balance.
Expect layers of:

• bright red fruits, cranberry and pomegranate
• earthy undertones and silky tannins
• the pure, fresh character and high-altitude mineral precision of great Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir

Finish:
Long and refined with lingering red fruit, spice complexity and the pure, fresh character that defines great Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir.

Critical Acclaim

94pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2025
• Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Sub-region: Piccadilly Valley
• Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
• Producer: Ashton Hills
• Founder: Stephen George
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2031+ (6–10 years)

Food Pairings

• Roasted duck breast with cherry glaze
• Grilled salmon with herb butter
• Wild mushroom and truffle pasta
• Aged goat cheese and charcuterie
• Lamb rack with rosemary and garlic

Why We Love It

This is a symphony of perfume, texture and poise — Ashton Hills’ 2025 Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, 94 points Halliday Wine Companion, the benchmark for Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir from one of the Piccadilly Valley’s most celebrated and historic estates. Stephen George’s high-altitude minimal-intervention winemaking at its most pure and expressive.
At $42, it delivers outstanding Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir character and exceptional value from one of South Australia’s most celebrated cool-climate producers.

A symphony of perfume, texture and poise — Piccadilly Valley, by Ashton Hills.