Yarra Yering Carrodus Pinot Noir 2021The Yarra Yering Carrodus Pinot Noir 2021 represents the pinnacle of one of Australias most storied vineyards a limited bottling from the original Pinot Noir vines planted in 1969 by Dr. Bailey Carrodus. Produced only in exceptional vintages, the Carrodus range embodies the estates most expressive and age worthy wines. The 2021 season was mild and even across the Yarra Valley, delivering fruit of superb purity and tension. Hand harvested and destemmed

⭐ 95 Points – Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

and a long growing season

A triumphant return for our Reserve Pinot Noir this release has been well worth the wait

and savoury

This vibrant and structured Pinot Noir is from the ridiculously steep and very rocky vineyard on the north-facing slopes above Lake Dunstan

The palate starts out with crunchy red fruits complimented by the whole bunch used in fermentation and the French oak used

red berries

The moist and mild conditions from November through to early February finished with some great finishing temperatures and sunlight to sustain the great natural acidity and flavour that had built over the final month before picking started on the 9th of March

stainless steel and oak vessels

and site transparency

steady maturation period of the 2023 vintage played perfectly into Haven’s sheltered position

densely-planted vineyards