Port Phillip Estate Pinot Noir Balnarring 2023

From the Balnarring Vineyard, planted in 1997, fermentation was in stainless steel and large format oak, followed by eleven months maturation in a mix of French oak barriques and puncheons, 15% of which were new. An appealing garnet colour here. The nose suggests a flick more oak is in evidence here, in comparison with the Red Hill Pinot, but integration is proceeding in an ideal manner. Cherries, bay leaves and florals. An appealing juicy palate with fine acidity, silky tannins and excellent length. So much to like here and enjoy this over the next six to eight years.