Bottle Size: 750ml
Per Case: 12
Alcohol: 14.00%
Tasting Notes
Aroma:
Appearance: Light red.
Palate:
Winemakers Comments
2024 3 Drops Pinot Noir is an elegant and expressive cool-climate red that beautifully captures the finesse and purity of fruit that the Great Southern region of Western Australia is celebrated for. Crafted to highlight the delicate character of Pinot Noir, the 2024 3 Drops Pinot Noir delivers vibrant aromatics, refined structure, and exceptional drinkability.
In the glass, the 2024 3 Drops Pinot Noir presents a light red hue with brilliant clarity, reflecting its graceful and approachable style. The nose is immediately inviting and aromatic, revealing lifted notes of wild strawberries, red currants, and fresh red cherries. Beneath the vibrant fruit profile lies a subtle savoury complexity that adds depth and intrigue, hinting at the cool-climate origins of the wine.
On the palate, the 2024 3 Drops Pinot Noir is elegant yet succulent, offering a beautifully balanced expression of Pinot Noir. Bright red berry flavours unfold across the palate, with layers of strawberry and red currant complemented by delicate spice and gentle earthy undertones. The wine’s fine tannin structure provides just enough grip to frame the fruit, while maintaining the silky softness that Pinot Noir lovers appreciate.
A smooth and creamy texture enhances the wine’s overall mouthfeel, creating a polished and harmonious palate. Carefully selected high-quality French oak plays a subtle supporting role, sitting comfortably in the background and integrating seamlessly with the wine’s fine tannins. Rather than dominating the fruit, the oak influence adds a touch of complexity and structure, allowing the vibrant red fruit character to remain the focus.
The finish is lively and gently spicy, lingering with notes of red berries and subtle savoury elements that invite another sip.
The 2024 3 Drops Pinot Noir is also a highly versatile food wine. It pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, and charcuterie, while also complementing lighter pasta dishes and soft cheeses.
Refined, vibrant, and effortlessly drinkable, the 2024 3 Drops Pinot Noir is a superb example of modern Australian Pinot Noir with broad appeal.
Bottle Size: 750ml
Per Case: 12
Alcohol: 14.00%
Tasting Notes
Aroma: An aromatic aroma reminiscent of strawberries and red currants with herbal undertones.
Appearance: Light red.
Palate: On the palate, strawberry flavours take centre stage, supported by delicate, velvety tannins, and a lively spice that lingers on the finish. Quality French oak imparts a subtle savouriness, while balanced acidity contributes to a prolonged and intricate conclusion.
Winemakers Comments
Grapes from our Patterson’s Vineyard were crushed, destemmed, and fermented in a closed tank with daily pump-overs. Once ferment dropped below 2 Baume a portion of wine was moved to new French oak barrels for barrel fermentation. The remaining wine, post-pressing, went into older French oak barrels with medium lees. The wine had a 10-month maturation (24% new barrels).
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