Pocketwatch Pinot Noir continues the Oatley family history of fine craftsmanship. We blended a number of parcels of grapes from vineyards in the Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley of Victoria to produce a delicious, typically varietal Pinot displaying bright red cherry and raspberry fruits, gentle earthy forest floor complexity and only the lightest touch of oak. It is a very approachable wine, soft and easy to drink – some may say too much so.

The grapes used to produce the Powerhouse Pinot Noir were hand-picked from the vineyards nestled on the river banks of Hobart, Tasmania. The Pinot Noir is light and fruit forward. Earthy, with aromas of forest floor gamey. Rich fruits of dark cherry and black plum combines with powdery tannins for a smooth finish. Produced using wild yeast and fermented in french oak for 10 months this Pinot Noir was bottled unfiltered.

Located at Woori Yallock in the upper reaches of the Yarra Valley. Extraordinary north facing vineyard recently purchased by the De Bortoli family from Kate and Stephen Shelmerdine. Planted in 1985, close vine spacing, lots of hard work, deep red basalt soils. Typically produces highly aromatic red fruited Pinot Noir that is seriously charming.

Tight structure, great energy, fine tannins, textural, long gentle flavours. Delicious drinking now but will develop into a wine with even more complexity and interest in 4-5 years.