Airlie Bank Pinot Noir2023 was a cool vintage that produced exceptional wines across all varieties. Despite the delayed harvest caused by the cooler growing season, a mild summer with just a few hot days that allowed our fruit to mature gradually. Consequently, Airlie Bank Pinot Noir boast complex and elegant flavours, fine tannins, and beautiful acidity. The wine is made from multiple blocks and multiple clones of Pinot Noir from the Napoleone Vineyard. 40% whole bunch

baked plum

A beautiful match for duck

Svelt and tight with focussed clean acidity and ethereally fine tannins that surprise with their gentle grip and length

The palate is medium bodied with juicy red cherries

This Pinot Noir is Lethbridge’s representation of the broader Geelong region

Fruit was fermented with an average of 15% whole cluster and macerated on skins for 28 days

black cherry

and a fine tannin structure

Serve with duck breast

Tuerong (northern Peninsula)

Coal River Valley

dark red fruits and forest floor