2021 Port Phillip Estate Pinot Noir Shiraz, Mornington Peninsula

Piloting a new addition of a blend garnering accolades in the Yarra Valley, from a tradition kickstarted in the Hunter Valley. Equal portions of fruit, destemmed with some whole bunches into stainless-steel vats for wild fermentation, aged 9 months in used French barriques and blended before bottling. This rendition is exactly what the style should be about, which is a vibrancy of fruit and freshness. Spiced plums and cherries with lots of savoury inputs some woodsy spices, herbs and a succulence across the light- to mid-weighted palate. Textural tannins and juicy acidity to close. Good one Glenn (Hayley, winemaker). JF 13% alc. RRP $34 / Drink 2022–2026 / Port Phillip Estate www.portphillipestate.com.au