Werkstatt Pinot Noir

If you enjoy Pinot Noir with clarity, restraint and personality rather than heavy extraction, this wine is built for you. It balances perfumed red fruits with savoury edges and a crisp, minerally finish. Its structure promises both drink-now enjoyment and short-term cellaring potential, making it versatile for the table or relaxed sipping.

Location: Mount Gambier, Limestone Coast, South Australia
Winemaking/Farming Techniques: The fruit was hand-harvested from vines planted in 2001. Fermented with around 10% whole-bunch inclusion, lightly plunged in the morning and night. Aged for ~9 months in French puncheons and barriques (around 30 % new oak) on gross lees. Vegan friendly, bottled December 2024.
Style / Body: Light-to-medium bodied, sleek and high-toned in flavour, with bright acid lift and a fine tannin structure.
Notes: fresh raspberry seed, cherry, and sage; as it opens, hints of pencil shavings and amaro spice emerge. Red currant, plum skin, subtle saline minerality, savoury black tea and a long finish.
Descriptors: Raspberry · Cherry · Sage · Pencil-shavings · Amaro spice · Red currant · Plum skins · Saline minerality · Black tea · Sleek structure
Pairing Suggestions: Serve with roast duck breast with berry-sauce, mushroom ragout pasta, grilled pork tenderloin with herb rub, or a charcuterie board featuring prosciutto and lightly aged cheddar. Slightly chill if the weather is warm.