About Kooyong Massale Pinot Noir 2024
Kooyong Massale Pinot Noir 2024 opens with an alluring bouquet of red cherry, crushed raspberry, and dried rose petals, underpinned by a whisper of forest floor and warm spice. On the palate, this Mornington Peninsula expression is silky and precise, delivering layers of wild strawberry, pomegranate, and blood orange alongside a subtle earthiness reminiscent of damp clay and dried herbs. The wine's 'massale' selection — drawn from a mix of Pinot Noir clones — lends a compelling textural complexity and aromatic depth that sets it apart from single-clone expressions. Fine-grained tannins frame the mid-palate with elegance, while bright natural acidity keeps everything lifted and vibrant. The finish is long, savoury, and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of dark cherry skin and a faint dusting of five-spice.
Medium BodydryServe 14–16°C
- elegant
- silky
- complex
- mineral
- earthy
- vibrant
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Wild strawberry
- Red cherry
- Pomegranate
- Dried rose petal
- Blood orange
Secondary
- Forest floor and damp clay
- Warm five-spice
- Dried thyme and herbs
- Subtle toasted oak
Finish
Long and savoury with persistent mineral tension, lingering cherry skin, and a delicate dusting of spice that slowly fades with grace.
Food Pairings
- Duck breast with cherry jus
- Mushroom and truffle risotto
- Roasted salmon with lentils
- Grilled quail with herb stuffing
- Aged pinot-washed soft cheeses
- Charcuterie with pickled accompaniments
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