The 2024 release marks Julian Grounds’ first vintage at the helm of Stonier, yet it feels instinctively true to the estate’s style—lifted, layered, and brimming with varietal charm. Crafted from fruit grown across in-house managed grower vineyards, this Pinot Noir captures the freshness and perfume of the Mornington Peninsula’s cooler east side, where red volcanic soils and organic farming principles guide the estate’s viticulture. stonier mornington peni…
Aromas of spiced strawberries, black cherries, blood orange, and fresh herbs leap from the glass, with hints of undergrowth and exotic spice. The palate sits on the lighter side of medium-bodied, showing vibrant red fruit, fine tannins, and refreshing acidity. A supple, flowing texture ensures it’s approachable now, yet it carries enough tension for short-term cellaring.
Small-Batch Detail
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Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
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Vineyards: Grower blocks (managed by Stonier)
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Soil: Red volcanic
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Alcohol: 13.5%
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Closure: Screwcap
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Farming: Organic principles
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Style: Light to medium-bodied, aromatic, red-fruited
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Cellaring: Now–2028
Expert Reviews
⭐ 93 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
“Lifted and poised with layers of berried fruit… undergrowth, spiced strawberries, black cherries. It flows, seduces and refreshes—classic Stonier Pinot.”
⭐ 94 Points – Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion
“Pops and crackles with vitality… red cherries, blood orange, exotic spices. Fine tannins and refreshing acidity throughout. A lovely drink.”
⭐ 91 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
“Smoked-meaty reduction at first, then sweet red berries with delicious succulence. A very slurpy young Pinot for early enjoyment.”
FinePinot Note
This is benchmark Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir—bright, perfumed and deliciously drinkable. Perfect for grilled salmon, duck breast, or porcini mushroom pasta.
