Patrick Sullivan Pinot Noir

Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light crimson red hue. Seductive violet, red cherry and strawberry aromas carry a perfumed like intensity out of the glass followed by fresh herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits are both vibrant and juicy with notions of vanillin cedar, forest floor and spicy dried herbs lying underneath.
The established vineyards on the Peninsula now have the significant advantage of meaningful vine age. But the reality is that many of those vineyards would likely be planted with different clones, different densities and sometimes different orientations based on today’s knowledge. Crittenden, chateau de fesles cabernet franc a horticulturist by trade, scouted for a Peninsula property in the early 1980s alongside surgeon Dr Richard McIntyre, who was also looking for a suitable site. While delicious in youth, our premium Single Vineyard wines reward + years of careful cellaring, developing greater savoury depth and complexity. Is Pinot Noir from the Mornington Peninsula different to other regions? Yes - the Peninsula’s maritime climate and diverse soils create wines with brightness, elegance and depth, distinct from warmer Victorian or Tasmanian styles.

Previously the Charles Sturt graduate started as his career as the winemaker at Willow Creek and has had winemaking roles at Heathcote Estate, Yabby Lake and Clyde Park. At Montalto, Black’s wines have been received with much critical claim and have garnered numerous awards. Amy Oliver completed a business degree in her early 20s, with a working holiday to the UK developing a love for hospitality and the wines of the world. A corporate career followed, but wine never left her thinking, completing her WSET 3 qualification while working as a project manager. That immersion saw her permanently spin off into wine, with stints working as an assistant sommelier at Andrew McConnell’s Cutler & Co, as well as the role of head sommelier at Neil Perry’s Rockpool Dining.
“Excellent perfume of old-fashioned roses interlaced with earthy, meaty tones, green tea and spice,” noted Nadeson. “On the palate, lovely layers of fine but grainy tactile tannins, which reinforce the overall savoury profile of the wine. A beautiful wine with real personality.” “Opens with lifted berry fruits,” wrote Buckle. Length of flavour lasts ages in your mouth and sustains interest while purity of Pinot Noir fruits is the primary focus.
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Dark redcurrant, wild herb, greengage and plum aromatics lead to a rich warmly textured mouthfeel showing great density, drive and length. Wine More Cellars was established in 2019 and is committed to providing a high-quality service and range of products for our customers. With a specialty in European (especially French and Italian) wines as well as the great Australian producers, we also love discovering those hard to get, small batch producers who strive for excellence.
A lively bouquet of red berry aromas, including fresh strawberry, cranberry and red cherry, complemented by soft notes of plum and a touch of orange zest. Intriguing hints of fresh spice from whole bunch fermentation add complexity, while earthy undertones and a trace of oak lend subtle depth. The palate delivers a vibrant expression of flavour, with juicy strawberry and dark cherry taking the spotlight. A rustic tannin structure provides balance and support, enhancing the wine's fruit-forward profile. Bright, refreshing acidity carries the flavours through to a long finish.
Aromas of spiced rhubarb, juicy red cherries, Asian five spice and vanilla mingle with earthy notes and the distinct fruity spice notes of sassafras forest. It develops with spices from the whole bunch inclusion and French oak barrels. The palate is elegantly structured, offering a harmonious interplay of vibrant acidity and silky tannins. Mid-palate, the wine reveals layers of cranberry and pomegranate, complemented by a whisper of earthy minerality.

The 2024 release is more about the earthiness and bramble reflective of the majority of the fruit coming from Little Creek and Basket Range, but it still sits comfortably in our usual house style - a dance of aromatics and tannin. FINEPINOT supports the Responsible Service of AlcoholNo Alcohol can be sold or supplied to anyone under 18. Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years. The penalty exceeds $6,000.It is an offence for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor.
Pops of pretty raspberry and strawberry to start, before descending into red currant, stemmy, twiggy spice and a glimmer of liquorice root. Quite enticing and complex aromatically, with its melding of red fruit, spice and earthiness. The palate has a cooling mouthfeel, wrapping around macerated strawberry, red cherry, red currant, nutmeg and tilled earth, all gliding through the palate. The tannins are svelte and sappy, working with bright acid to a cool and even length.

The tannins and acid work in harmony to give this wine structure, length and freshness. Strawberry and  red cherry, a little paprika and earth, but kind of rosy too. It’s medium-bodied, red fruits with a pleasing gentle graphite tannin grip, some pomegranate tang and orange zest, with a sappy finish offering good length. A wine of distinct personality that offers plenty of drinking pleasure.
The finish is long and refined, with a delicate spiciness that lingers gracefully. This Pinot Noir exemplifies the finesse and complexity characteristic of its cool-climate origin, making it a benchmark for the varietal. A full fragrant nose of juniper, rose petal, and plum meld with spice notes of cardamon and sumac. The palate concentration is exceptional, a hallmark of a small yielding year on the Martinborough Terrace.

Rich mouth filling dark plum, ripe cherry, strawberry and anise flavours are layered across the mid weighted palate. Concentrated and fleshy textured it has polished yet underlyingly sturdy tannins. Bright notes of fresh raspberry, cherries and black pepper on the nose with an underlying layer of mineral and cacao. On the palate, it’s persistent with generous red fruits, cedar, subtle game, and a dusting of aniseed. The 2024 Pinot Noir reveals enticing aromas of red and black fruits mingled with spice and earthy undertones.
Single Vineyard releases are regularly awarded for their purity of fruit, balance, and site expression. Sit back and take in the aromas from a glass of this pinot as you think about sitting at the top of the vineyard surrounded by cows, water, grass and all things Western District farming. We ship with Australia Post using their dedicated wine post service. All parcels are trackable and in most cases arrive in 2-3 days for east coast metro areas. As an owner and manager of community hubs right across Australia, Vicinity acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we operate and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. There’s always room for dessert – Piccolina Gelateria has arrived with the summer sunshine, serving traditional, hand-crafted, 100% natural Italian gelato made from fresh seasonal ingredients.