Vineyard Region: Yarra Valley

Vintage Conditions: The growing season began well with good rainfall in September. Average to above average rainfall fell in the ensuing months resulting in excellent vine health. The ripening period was characterised by an extended period of warm conditions without the extremes of the 2009 vintage. Fruit ripened quickly, but evenly, resulting in a compressed vintage period across all varieties.

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Maturation: Matured for nine months in a mixture of new (27%) and seasoned French oak barrels.

Colour: Medium red with purple hue.

Nose: Vibrant cherry fruit characters are underpinned by savoury, gamey notes and spice. Attractive French oak is evident but does not dominate.

Palate: Medium bodied in style, the wine has great texture, elegance and length. Fine chalky tannins provide structure to the palate and are complemented with hints of whole bunch stalk and fine grained French oak. Ripe fruit characters of cherry and raspberry are evident with gamey and savoury overtones.