Kooyong Estate Massale Pinot Noir 2024

The use of whole bunches is almost de rigueur among Pinot Noir makers these days. However, it is the precise quantity that is the question. For the Massale, the winemaker chose to include 12% whole bunches in the fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats. In a cool vintage like 2024, it’s a well-judged amount and it lends an extra fragrant lift to the bouquet with crushed green herbs, leaf and rosehip set amongst lively black cherry, cranberry and sour cherry. It’s quite a fresh and unevolved Pinot with tart red berries and herbals to the fore and tannins pronounced through to the finish.