A soft elegant palate combined with weight and depth. Soft and full red fruits abound – think strawberries, mulberries and raspberries. Luscious mid-palate with lashings of fruit and elegant, soft tannins. 94 points – James Halliday
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xBellbrae Estate was established in 1999 on Victoria's Surf Coast, one of Australia's most distinctive cool-climate wine regions. The maritime influence from Bass Strait moderates temperatures throughout the growing season, producing grapes with natural acidity, fine structure and expressive varietal character.
The Longboard Pinot Noir is crafted from estate-grown fruit, hand-harvested and vinified using traditional Burgundian techniques. Medium-bodied with a vibrant ruby colour, the wine opens with aromas of red cherry, fresh raspberry and subtle dried herbs. The palate is silky and refined, with fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a clean, persistent finish.
- Region: Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vinification: Hand-harvested, traditional open fermentation, aged in French oak
- Food pairing: Duck confit, salmon, mushroom risotto, soft-rind cheeses
- Cellaring: Drink now or cellar 3–5 years
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