Paramoor Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir 2023
- 93
- $60
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‘MV6 and MV5 clones between 20 and 25 years old. Picked at 12 Baume. Approx. 25% whole bunch fermented. Aged 10 months in Francois Frere, 20% New 12% Alc.’
Despite its 12.5% ABV, the Pinot comes across as supremely ripe, showing lots of confectionery upon opening. With a bit of breathing, the fruit turns darker and more supple – red cherry, strawberry, lots of sour cherry – and some added pepper and a touch of stemminess. In the mouth, the wine glides with abundant silkiness, while the plentiful acidity makes for a lively palate, bringing you back for a second sip. With even more air, the fruit characters turn savoury, and I feel the Pinot still has a few years before it’ll be showing its best, as often happens with this tempestuous and rewarding grape.
Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.
