2023 Kooyong Single Block Nord Pinot Noir 750ml

Pickup is available at Sip & Cellars. (Physical shop add:1123 Burke Road, Kew VIC 3101)

The inaugural release of this single block wine is sourced from the newest Pinot Noir plantings at the Kooyong vineyard. Now at 15 years of age the vines are now truly expressing the site at a quality level on par as some of the older parts of the vineyard. Taken from only a 0.8ha section of our Nord block, the northern most part of the property which was selected for its free draining yellow grey dermosol soils and planted to a modern clonal mix at a high density of 5800 vines per hectare.

The fruit was hand harvested and then gently destemmed with 15% whole bunches included to a wooden vat for fermentation with ambient yeasts, The ferment was gently pumped over and plunged over a period of 16 days. Following fermentation, the wine was pressed and racked into a mixture of French oak barriques and puncheons (15% of which were new) and underwent indigenous malolactic fermentation. Aged for a period of 12 months before the wine was gently racked was then bottled without fining or filtration.

The 2023 Nord reveals an opulent bouquet of red and blue fruits—dark cherry, blueberry, and ripe plum—interwoven with delicate violet florals. Earthy tones and leaf litter add complexity, while subtle bunchy spice and a hint of background toast frame the wine with depth and elegance.

On the palate, the wine is rich and deeply fruited, showcasing dark berries and cherries alongside a delicate citrus lift. The tannins are plush and rounded, offering a soft structure, while the bright acidity sits seamlessly within the fruit, enhancing the wine’s balance and vibrancy. The finish is long, pure, and finely etched, with the wine maintaining its poise and composure from start to finish.