Port Phillip Estate Morillon Pinot Noir 2023

A picture-perfect mate to the Morillon Chardonnay. Planted in 1987, fruit is off the oldest block of Pinot Noir on iron and magnesium basalt soils which bring a natural mineral lift and energy – a word often used when describing Morillon – to the glass. Its youth is evident and oh so drinkable, but there is opportunity for future ageing and development – a win win kind of wine. Red cherry, plum, mulberry, vanilla with rose petal, blood orange skin aromatics and dried herbs travel a firm line of minerally acidity running long and direct. Tannins are fine cut adding to a wine which can be easily described in one word: elegant. The Morillon block seems to always bring a touch of pomegranate – a mix of the tart and the sweet – which adds to the general taste sensation.