1314 Pinot Noir 2025

1314 Pinot Noir is from a blend of vineyard sites from our property, primarily clones MV6, 114 and 115, planted in 1976, 1997 and 2004. The 2025 vintage is a barrel selection based on an earlier bottling regime and younger drinking window.

Each parcel was fermented with indigenous yeast with around 15% whole bunch, including a portion of carbonic maceration. The wine was matured for 7 months in mostly hogsheads, with 15% new oak.

Aromas of raspberries, cherries, and brambly fruits combine with a lively, energetic character and a delicate rose petal perfume, making the wine immediately inviting. The palate is supple and textural, continuing the riot of berries with hints of spice, while fine, persistent tannins provide structure and balance. Layered and elegant, the wine carries through to a long, refined finish, showing charm and sophistication well beyond its price point.

94 points. Full purple red colour, with smoky oak and dark cherry on the nose alongside roasted spice and foresty notes suggesting well lignified stems. The palate has a sweet core of dark cherry fruit, layered with spice and toasty oak, with a firm structural line carrying through. Long and satisfying, built as much for the table as the cellar. A very good wine that will age well, and great value. Huon Hooke, realreview.com.au.

93 points. Such a pleasure. This is a lovely expression of Pinot Noir. It’s earthen and undergrowth-y and cherried and spicy, with squeaky/grapey tannin and a keen juiciness through the finish. 100% yes to this. This wine has Bannockburn written all over it. Campbell Mattinson, winefront.com.au.