Yarra Valley Wine Region

Australia · GI · VIC

East of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is a cool-climate region known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Valley-floor sites and the higher Upper Yarra offer different growing conditions, with both grey soils and red volcanic soils. Its first vineyards were planted in 1838.

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Yarra Valley Pinot Noir GI Wine Guide

Fragrant, fresh Pinot Noir with supple red fruit and fine tannins

Pinot NoirServe 14–16°CAge Enjoy young; structured examples develop with cellaring

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir wine colour in the glass — Typical colourMedium ruby

Overview

Pinot Noir is one of the Yarra Valley's signature wines. Red fruit and floral aromas sit above a supple palate; cooler sites often emphasise freshness, while oak and whole-bunch fermentation can add spice and savoury detail.

In The Glass

Colour: Medium ruby
Nose: Cherry, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Violet and Gentle spice.
Palate: Fragrant, fresh Pinot Noir with supple red fruit and fine tannins. Generally light-bodied, crisp acidity, soft tannins, dry, with a long finish.

Tasting Profile

Body Light2/5

Tannins Soft2/5

Acidity Crisp4/5

Sweetness Bone Dry1/5

Alcohol Medium3/5

Grapes

Pinot Noir

Aromas And Notes

CherryRaspberryPomegranateVioletGentle spiceForest floor

Terroir

Cool conditions, with altitude and exposure creating substantial differences between vineyards.

Grey loamsRed volcanic soils

Food Pairings

Roast duckMushroom risottoGrilled salmonRoast beetroot