Scorpo Noirien Pinot NoirScorpo Noirien Pinot Noir 2023 Whilst some vintages tend to highlight either brighter red, or darker fruit characters, this 2023 release of Noirien seems to encapsulate both spectrums, creating a rather intriguing Pinot Noir. The influence of whole bunch is evident on the nose with lovely fruit lift, as well as on the palate, whilst underlying this there is some more brooding dark cherry, plum and olive fruit flavours. As a young wine, the tannins

Lighter bodied with cherry

framing the fruit on the palate beautifully

It is tightly wound

Captures the subtle power of the Yarra with pinpoint precision

framed by fine-grained tannins and a lifted thread of natural acidity

The intense conditions provided the perfect lens through which to glimpse this vineyard’s potential

this showcases the classic 'Upper Yarra' characteristics

The palate is bright and generously up front and aptly supports the aroma with juicy raspberry

Fine and lacey tannins frame the complex cardamom spice and subtle fruits

and low in tannin—crafted for drinking now

or porcini risotto

figs and graphite