2011 Meres Pinot Noir, Kooyong old vines For when you want Chardonnay

For when you want Chardonnay with freshness

Kyperounda invariably harvests approximately one month later than vineyards at half their elevation and the long hang time results in concentrated flavours in the fruit

There is still enough freshness to keep the wine poised

The Premier Cru of Villers-Marmery contributes to the mineral dimension of the limestone terroir along with smoky touches

The palate is unctuous yet perfectly poised

2011 Meres Pinot Noir, Kooyong old vines For when you want ChardonnayKooyongs 2011 Meres Pinot Noir is mature Mornington Peninsula Pinot in a beautifully silken phase. Red cherry, redcurrant, raspberry, rose petal and dried herbs lead the way, with savoury notes of underbrush, spice and a gentle earthy complexity now settling into the glass. It feels alive, elegant and quietly perfumed rather than loud. On the palate, the years have softened the tannins into something fine and graceful, while the wine still carries a