Robert Oatley Signature Series Pinot Noir 2025 is a vibrant, juicy Victorian Pinot Noir crafted by Larry Cherubino and Debbie Lauritz from a carefully selected portfolio of cool-climate vineyard sites — in particular the Yarra Valley to the south and the Strathbogie Ranges north of Melbourne, two of Victoria’s finest sources of premium Pinot Noir fruit. True to Bob Oatley’s founding mantra that all wines should be a “darned good drink”, this is a wine of immediate appeal, satisfying flavours, and an elegant frame that embodies the grape variety and the region in which it was grown. Enjoy now to 2029.
Appearance
Bright, clear ruby — the vivid, translucent colour of a cool-climate Victorian Pinot Noir of genuine varietal purity and freshness.
Aroma
Lovely varietal intensity — wild strawberry and cherry lead a vibrant and expressive bouquet in the lightly savoury spectrum, with a gentle French oak influence adding subtle complexity and depth without ever overshadowing the fruit.
Palate
Vibrant and juicy, with the wild strawberry and cherry fruit of the nose carrying through to a palate of genuine freshness and varietal character. Lightly savoury notes add interest and complexity, whilst the gentle French oak influence provides texture and a satisfying, elegant finish. A Pinot Noir of immediate appeal and real drinking pleasure.
Pairs With
Roasted salmon, duck breast, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, and soft-ripened cheeses. A versatile and food-friendly Victorian Pinot Noir that rewards the table as much as the glass.
Fermented in open fermenters with partial whole-bunch inclusion — a technique that adds spice, texture, and structural complexity to the wine. Maceration varies between seven and twenty-one days depending on the parcel, allowing the winemaking team to tailor extraction to the character of each vineyard site. A short maturation in French oak barrels, twenty per cent new, delivers the gentle oak influence that frames the fruit without dominating it. Winemakers: Larry Cherubino and Debbie Lauritz. Drink now to 2030.
Producer History
The Robert Oatley Signature Series draws on a remarkable portfolio of vineyards nurtured by the winemaking talent of Larry Cherubino, showcasing Australia’s most successful wine styles and regions. It was founded on the philosophy of Robert Oatley AO BEM (1928–2016) — one of Australia’s most celebrated wine entrepreneurs — who believed that the best wines show a true sense of the land and taste even better when shared with friends. His mantra was simple: all wines should be a “darned good drink.” The Signature Series is his legacy — wines of high quality, immediate appeal, and satisfying flavours over an elegant frame, each one a true expression of the grape variety and the region in which it was grown.
