2025 “Heroes”Pinot Noir
$80.00
“From an unirrigated and organic vineyard planted much closer to Lorne than Geelong, in the Otway Hinterland. Having honed his pinot-making skills at Bannockburn and Clyde Park, James Thomas is now making his own outstanding pinot noirs. 30% whole bunches. A medium, bright ruby red. With its aromas of pure red fruits, floral scents, allspice and a hint of autumn leaves, this soars effortlessly from the glass. The palate is medium bodied, with pitch-perfect silky and persistent tannins and bright acidity. Finishes mineral and long. Worth every cent and more.” – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion 02 December 2025
Vineyard: |
“Heroes” Vineyard, Otway Hinterland, VIC |
Soil: |
Tertiary sandstone/siltstone, sandy clay loams over highly penetrable clay and weathered sandstone. |
Varieties: |
Pinot Noir (MV6 and Abel clones) |
Harvest date: |
13th and 14th of March 2024 |
Yield: |
0.85kg per vine / 1 tonne per acre |
Fermented: |
Fermented with wild yeast and 20% as whole bunches |
Maturation: |
10 months in French oak 15% new |
Alcohol: |
12.6% |
Bottling date: |
Feb 2025; bottled without fining. |
Production: |
170 cases. |

