2021 Scorpo Old Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir

Four years old and drinking magnificently — heritage site Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir of extraordinary elegance and distinctive character

97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front

Old Cherry Orchard, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

$90 a bottle
Old Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir • Scorpo • Mornington Peninsula • Victoria • 2021 (4 years old)

"Old Cherry Orchard — Scorpo’s celebrated heritage site Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. 97 points Halliday, 95 points The Wine Front. Four years old and drinking magnificently — extraordinary elegance and distinctive character at $90."

About Scorpo and Old Cherry Orchard

Scorpo is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most celebrated and respected producers — founded by Paul Scorpo, known for producing wines of extraordinary elegance, cool-climate precision and distinctive heritage character from the Mornington Peninsula’s most exceptional vineyard sites. Old Cherry Orchard is one of Scorpo’s most celebrated and distinctive single-vineyard sites — a historic Mornington Peninsula site once planted as a cherry orchard, now producing Pinot Noir of exceptional heritage character, elegance and distinctive site expression. The historic cherry orchard heritage of the site adds an extraordinary layer of character and complexity to the wine — a Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir of remarkable provenance and distinctive personality. Dual critical acclaim — 97 points Halliday Wine Companion and 95 points The Wine Front — confirming Old Cherry Orchard as one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most celebrated and distinctive Pinot Noir expressions. Now 4 years old and drinking magnificently.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright ruby-red with garnet hues and excellent clarity — four years old and showing beautiful development.

Aroma:
Captivating and elegantly expressive with:

• red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry
• rose petal, dried herbs and subtle spice
• forest floor, earthy minerality and fine oak integration — the extraordinary heritage character of great Old Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir of extraordinary aromatic elegance — the red cherry and wild strawberry character of premium cool-climate Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the forest floor and heritage site complexity of four years of careful development at Scorpo’s Old Cherry Orchard.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with excellent balance and complexity.
Expect layers of:

• red fruit, cherry and raspberry
• spice, cedar and silky tannins
• the cool-climate precision and heritage character of great Old Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir

Finish:
Long and satisfying with persistent red fruit, savoury complexity and the elegant character that makes heritage Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir so compelling.

Critical Acclaim

97pts – Halliday Wine Companion

95pts – The Wine Front

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2021 (4 years old — drinking magnificently)
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vineyard: Old Cherry Orchard (single-vineyard, heritage site)
• Region: Mornington Peninsula, VIC
• Producer: Scorpo
• Founder: Paul Scorpo
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drinking magnificently now – 2029+ (8–12 years)

Food Pairings

• Roast duck breast with cherry glaze
• Grilled quail with wild mushrooms
• Seared salmon with soy and ginger
• Truffle risotto or wild mushroom pasta
• Soft-rind cheeses — Brie or Taleggio

Why We Love It

This is four years old and drinking magnificently — Scorpo’s 2021 Old Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir, 97 points Halliday Wine Companion and 95 points The Wine Front, heritage site Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir of extraordinary elegance and distinctive character from one of the Peninsula’s most celebrated and respected producers. Paul Scorpo at his most elegant and precise.
At $90, it delivers outstanding heritage site Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir character and exceptional value from one of Victoria’s most celebrated cool-climate producers.

Four years old and drinking magnificently — Old Cherry Orchard, by Scorpo.