Mt. Bera Wild & Free Pinot Noir 2023

Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, fermented in French oak with 10% whole bunches. The wine then saw nine months maturation in French oak barriques, 20% of them new. The colour here is a pale red/garnet. Aromas of strawberries, undergrowth, herbs and cherries swirl around. There is a flick of acidity. A well-structured Pinot with very fine tannins and decent length, this is fresh and with a slight savoury note. The red fruits and undergrowth emerge even more forcefully on the palate. A Pinot which drinks well now, but one can’t help but feel that it would look even more exciting in two or three years and then continue to impress for another five to six. Lots to like.