Byrne Farm Pinot NoirByrne Farm Pinot Noir 2023 This year's cooler conditions have resulted in a Pinot of impressive purity, minerality and drive, redolent with beautiful red fruit power and intensity, lovely smoked meat and earth savouriness and just a touch of reduction. There was no whole bunch this year, but plenty of whole berry to chase down that pretty and airy style, and Jeff delayed sulphuring to prolong malo, to add texture to the mid palate. The palate is

A wine that speaks of ancient soils and meticulous craftsmanship—best paired with venison

The Old Hill vineyard was already 42 years old when Maurice O’Shea arrived from France in 1921

the wine opens with dark cherry

cherry fruit notes very attractive aromas

The site yields only 3 tonnes per hectare

textural and juicy

Region: Yarra Valley

black pepper

There's an old-vine creaminess on the palate and you barely notice the wine's firm

mushroom risotto or grilled salmon—without breaking the premium dial

young fruit now will match well with crispy duck breast or a piece of wagyu beef with a wild mushroom sauce

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