Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Meunier 2021
From some of the oldest pinot meunier vines in Australia comes this refined and complex example of this often undervalued variety beautifully tailored by Clare
From some of the oldest pinot meunier vines in Australia comes this refined and complex example of this often undervalued variety beautifully tailored by Clare
Pretty and refined are two words that spring into mind on first impressions with this Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir from one of the coolest regions
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