Victoria Gippsland Rain Pinot Noir

Beef, Veal, Game (deer, venison), Poultry

2020 was one of the coolest and latest seasons in the last decade. Very small yields made sure everything ripened well, in the end! All vineyards are farmed biodynamically, in the process of certification. 30-40 year-old vines, all are cane pruned, no tillage. Completely dry-grown volcanic soils.

Rigorous sorting of grapes follows hand harvest in early April. Native yeast ferment, fully destemmed, pumped over once a day, and pressed after 3 weeks to older foudre. The only add is a small amount of sulphur.

Born of the many rural regions of Victoria, Patrick had a nomadic childhood. His first vinous whiff probably came whilst climbing the Cambrian hills north of central Victoria on a farm his family once owned. All grown up and married he lives and makes wine on their own farm in the Strezleki ranges, Gippsland, Australia. The wines are inspired by emotion, a moment in time and a sense of place.