The third release from the east-facing Nenagh Park Vineyard, established in 1989 by viticulturist Stephen Sadlier, this 2024 vintage is composed mainly of MV6 clone Pinot Noir. The mild growing season of 2024 allowed the vineyard—set high on the Christmas Hills range—to produce fruit of exceptional fragrance and poise.
Fermentation included 25% whole bunches, enhancing aromatic lift and fine tannin structure. The wine is a light, bright garnet in the glass, with a bouquet that layers wild strawberry, pomegranate, potpourri, and sous bois. As it opens, the perfume deepens, revealing floral complexity and savoury nuance. The palate is rounded and silky, showing spicy cherry and lifted florals, with extremely fine tannins and impressive persistence.
Small-Batch Detail
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Vineyard: Nenagh Park, planted 1989, east-facing block west of Yarra Glen
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Clone: Predominantly MV6
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Fermentation: 25% whole bunch inclusion
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Style: Perfumed, red-fruited, fine-boned
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Cellaring: Best from 2026–2032, though already seductive young
Expert Review
⭐ 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
“An autumnal, perfumed bouquet featuring wild strawberry and pomegranate together with potpourri and sous bois scents. Delicate and structured on the nicely persistent palate. It’s a touch closed at present, but will unfurl gracefully over the next one to two years and will continue to become more complex over the journey.”
FinePinot Note
A refined and floral-driven Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that speaks of elevation and site character. The 2024 “Autres Terres” balances purity of red fruit with savoury forest-floor detail—perfect with roast quail, beetroot carpaccio, or wild mushroom ragù.
