Punt Road Pinot Noir 2025 is dark, powerful, and complex — entirely estate grown on the Napoleone Vineyard in Coldstream, wild fermented, and matured in French oak. Cherries, cola, earth, and spice on the nose; fine tannins and a long, composed finish on the palate. A cool-climate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that captures the depth of the warm 2025 season without sacrificing structure or perfume. Cellar 3–5 years.
Appearance
Deep ruby with the clarity and luminosity of a cool-climate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from estate-grown fruit — the colour of a wild-fermented, French oak-matured wine that draws from mature MV6 blocks and the complexity of multiple clones on a single historic vineyard.
Aroma
Cherries, cola, earth, and spice — dark, powerful, and complex, with the lift and perfume that smaller portions of Able, 777, and 115 clones add to the MV6 foundation. The expressive, layered bouquet of an entirely estate-grown Pinot Noir from a warm season that delivered depth without sacrificing structure.
Palate
Wild fermented and matured in French oak — capturing the depth of the warm 2025 season while retaining structure and perfume, with fine tannins and a long, composed finish. 10% whole bunch adds complexity and spice; 20% new French oak (Dargaud & Jaegle and Taransaud) provides the framework without overwhelming the fruit.
Pairs With
Roast duck with a sweet–sharp glaze and charred onions, grilled mushrooms with garlic butter, herbs and lemon, duck confit, and pinot-friendly dishes of every kind — the fine tannins, cherry fruit, and earthy complexity make Punt Road Pinot Noir a deeply satisfying and natural partner for the finest food at the table.
