Rochford Estate Pinot Noir 2023The 2023 Estate Pinot Noir from Rochford is a vibrant, mineral driven expression of cool climate Yarra Valley fruit, crafted from a tapestry of seven clones sourced from four of Rochfords estate vineyardsGruyere, Coldstream, Seville, and Woori Yallock. A cool, low yielding season has delivered red fruited purity, tension and texture that speak clearly of vintage and place. Fruit was 100% hand picked and carefully sorted. Fermentation was conducted

and tended to using compost and cover crops

Historically the most critically awarded block alongside Ferrous

Hand-harvested fruit underwent natural fermentation in small open-top vessels

The perfect example of a Yarra Valley pinot noir

and a mild

Medium bodied with generous fruit characters

cranberries and red currents all feature heavily on the nose

It’s a dry-grown

He has been crafting wines there since 1993 when there were only 20 ha planted – today there are over 2000

showing dark berry fruits

Critical Acclaim⭐ 96 Points – Philip Rich

Aromas of spiced strawberries