Everything moves very quickly around this time since the temperatures are rising and the rain continues. It is wonderful to see the buds burst in the vineyard. They start with a woolly bud, then the iridescent green pushes through.
Since pinot noir is an early growing variety, we are always relieved for the new growth to make it through any frosts. Apart from that tension,there is happiness everywhere with the Pied Currawongs calling loudly, the Myrnong (Yam Daisy) flowering, and the Gurrborra (Koalas) bellowing as they mate at night!
References: Living With Fire, Christine Hansen And Tom Griffiths, CSIRO Publishing, And MuseumsVictoria.Com.Au. Artwork By Christine Mullen, Dear Past Resident Of Steels Creek Over Sketch “View From Mr Ryrie’s, 1839. State Library Of Victoria MS8781, Box 76/7 (C) LaTrobe Library Collection)
museum vintages
only a few museum bottles available, please contact us about vintages 2012 - 2015
2016
"...impresses as some kind of wonderful... captivating" 96 Points
2017
"...everything a pinot should be..." 95 Points
2018
"...layered and complexity across the Indian spice-infused bunch element..."
2019
"...heady with florals, a touch of star anise, fennel and blood orange..."
2021
current release - one barrel, wax seal
2024
Climate conditions precluded a bountiful harvest in 2024. We decided to forgo the fruit and let the vines rest. We're looking forward to a reinvigorated 2025!
Porneet Tadpole
September - November