PRIME YOURSELF, BRISBANE. YOUR 2022 WINE LIST HAS DROPPED!
150+ pinots. 70+ wineries. 3 Sessions
It’s time for a strategy.
While we’re always down for crazy spontaneity as an approach to tasting pinot, we think the way to win at Pinot Palooza is to start with a plan. Our suggestion? Make a Pinot Playlist; and just like your Greatest Jams on Spotify, it pays to mix it up.
If nothing else, our events are all about discovery. This is your chance to mix it up. Heck, be someone else for a day and try on some new pinots for size – no commitment necessary. How? Explore wines from a region you’ve never tried before, sample something expensive alongside something new and experimental, find your ultimate Netflix and chill wine – go nuts!
WHAT’S YOUR PINOT PLAYLIST?
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VEGAN, ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC AND LOW-INTERVENTION WINES
Yep, we heard you. You said you wanted to make it easier to pick out the vegan, organic, biodynamic and lo-fi wines at our events, so this year we’re giving them to you on a platter – with icons!
But what does it all mean? Some background on our categories:
Vegan wines are made without the usual dairy or animal proteins to fine or filter the wine. Organic wines are made from grapes grown without artificial or synthetic chemicals, in certified organic vineyards. Biodynamic wines are similarly chemical-free, with an added focus on managing the whole vineyard as an ecosystem and generally adding fewer sulphates to the wines. Fun fact: all wines were minimal until 1847, when chemicals first became available to farmers. These days, Minimal/Low Intervention wines are unfined and unfiltered and free from any post-fermentation additives.
– VEGAN
– ORGANIC (Certified or in conversion)
– BIODYNAMIC (Certified or in conversion)
– MINIMAL/LOW INTERVENTION
AUSTRALIA
Australia is a big country, with a bunch of diverse micro-climates, which means we produce a pretty huge range of different pinot noir styles.
With around 15 different regions producing pinot, you’ll have plenty of new favourites to discover. From Gippsland to Beechworth, Macedon to Pemberton, Mornington to the Bellarine, Yarra Valley to the Huon Valley, and everywhere else in between, there’s plenty of pinot magic happening all around the country.
TASMANIA
Tasmania’s winemakers have a penchant for challenging the status quo – conventional wisdom told Tassie’s producers that wine wasn’t going to be their thing (the climate was too cold, and too unforgiving).
Countless false starts and failed experiments went into refining the way its makers grow and craft wine on this tough little island – and they certainly punch above their weight.
OUR FEATURE REGION FOR 2022 (READ MORE HERE!)
Barringwood
Barringwood Pinot Noir, 2021 – $40
Mill Block Pinot Noir, 2020 – $60
Grazier’s Pinot Noir, 2020 – $60
Bay of Fires
Eddystone Point Pinot Noir , 2020 – $36
Chatto
Lutruwita, 2021 – $45
Franklinii, 2021 – $55
Bird, 2021 – $65
Devils Corner
Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir , Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir Rose – $25
Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir Rose , 2021 – $25
Devil’s Corner Resolution Pinot Noir , 2019 – $34
Devil’s Corner Mt Amos Pinot Noir , 2019 – $65
Devil’s Corner Mt Dove Pinot Syrah, 2020 – $65
Ghost Rock –
Supernatural Pinot Noir, 2021 – $30
Ghost Rock Estate Pinot Noir, 2021 – $40
Bonadale Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2021 – $52
La Filles Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2021 – $52
2020 Climat Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Organic), 2020 – $52
Haddow & Dineen –
Private Universe Pinot Noir (2018) – $50
Grain of Truth Pinot Gris (2018) – $50
One Hundred Days Méthode Ancestrale (2019) – $40
Mewstone –
Mewstone Pinot noir, 2020 – $65
hughes & hughes pinot noir, 2021 – $37
Moorilla & Domaine A –
Moorilla Praxis Pinot Noir, 2019 – $25
Moorilla Muse Pinot Noir , 2016 – $50
Domaine A Pinot Noir, 2016 – $70
Pipers Brook
Pipers Brook Estate Pinot Noir , 2020 – $50
Pipers Tasmania Pinot Noir, 2021 – $29
New Certan Pinot Noir, 2019 – $95
Small Island Wines
Glengarry 91 Planted, 2021 – $55
Glengarry 82 Planted, 2021 – $55
Saltwater River , 2019 – $49
Black Label, 2020 – $45
Tamar Ridge
Tamar Ridge Estate Pinot Noir , 2020 – $34
Tamar Ridge Reserve Pinot Noir , 2020 – $65
Tamar Ridge Research Pinot Noir , 2020 – $50
CHEESE, CIDER, SPIRITS!
Pagan Cider
Pagan Cider Apple, 2022 – $8
Pagan Cider Cerise, 2022 – $8
Pagan Cider Blueberry, 2022 – $8
Pagan Cider Quince, 2021 – $30
Pagan Cider Pear, 2021 – $8
Hartshorn
Bottles
The Gin 500ml – $90
Vodka 500 ml – $80
Peated Vodka 500ml – $90
Cocktails
Hibiscus Sour – $15
Gin/soda – $10
Vodka /Soda – $10
VICTORIA
Welcome to the classic rock of Aussie wine regions. You know all the songs, you love to sing along and you don’t care who hears you. It’s got the heartfelt ballads of the Mornington Peninsula, the sexy slow jams of the Yarra Valley and the funky beats of Macedon, Ballarat and Gippsland. Victorian Pinot is on high rotation in our cellar because it’s a consistent crowd-pleaser.
Gippsland
Gippsland pinot is all punk rock; taking the classic style, experimenting and turning it on its head. High tones and lots of juicy whole bunches, it delivers a persistent flavour that’s unlike any other region. Pure anarchy. Read our regional profile here!
Fleet Wines –
CHORUS – PINOT BLEND, 2021 – $50
ELEVATE – NOIR | GRIS, 2021 – $50
NOSTALGIA – PINOT NOIR, 2021 – $60
LEONGATHA – PINOT NOIR, 2021 – $45
RED HILL – PINOT NOIR , 2021 – $45
Moondarra –
Moondarra Pét Nat Rosé, Non vintage – $30
Moondarra Studebaker Pinot Noir, 2O21 – $35
Moondarra Conception Pinot Noir, 2O18 – $50
Moondarra Samba Side Pinot Noir, 2O17 –
Yarra Valley
Drinking Yarra Valley pinot is like hearing Bruce Springsteen sing the opening lines of I’m On Fire. As the first hit of red fruit slides down and the acid profile reverberates through your body, you become one with the Yarra’s languid and sensual magic.
Fetherstone –
Fetherston ‘Fungi’ Pinot Noir , 2021 – $28
Fetherston ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir, 2020 – $38
Fetherston T-Shirt, NV – $25
Fetherston Hoodie, NV – $50
Fetherston Cap, NV – $25
Giant Steps
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rose, 2021 – $30
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Light Dry Red, 2021 – $30
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, 2021 – $40.00
Fatal Shore Pinot Noir, 2020 – $75
Rob Dolan
True Colours Pinot Noir, 2020 – $24
Black Label Pinot Noir, 2020 – $28
White Label Pinot Noir, 2019 – $38
Rob Hall –
Rob Hall Pinot Noir, 2021 – $30
Harriets Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2020 – $45
Willowlake Pinot Noir, 2020 – $45
Harriet’s Vineyard Blanc de Noir, 2019 – $55
Oakridge –
Sparkling Meunier, 2018 – $44
Oakridge Vineyard Series Hazeldene Pinot Noir, 2020 – $44
Oakridge Vineyard Series Willowlake Pinot Noir, 2020 – $44
Oakridge Vineyard Series Henk Pinot Noir, 2020 – $44
Oakridge Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, 2019 – $30
Pacha Mama –
Pacha Mama Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic, 2021 – $34
Pacha Mama ‘Little Petal’ Rosé Experimental Series – Yarra and Apline Valley, Vic, 2021 – $35
Pacha Mama Pinot Shiraz CANS – Yarra Valley and Heathcote, Vic, 2020 – $30 – 4 pack
Yering Station
Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir, 2021 – $20
Yering Station Village Pinot Noir, 2020 – $28
Yering Station Estate Pinot Noir, 2021 – $40
Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir, 2019 – $130
Save Our Souls
Save Our Souls Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, 2018 – $29
Save Our Souls Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – Syme on Yarra, 2018 – $39
Save Our Souls Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir, 2019 – $29
Mornington Peninsula
Mornington pinot wants to hold you close, in a firm but gentle rock ballad kind of way. It’s full of bold flavours that make your heart burst with pleasure, but don’t be fooled – there’s a surprising amount of depth and character in these wines. Planning a trip? Check out how we did the region in 48 hours!
Handpicked –
Regional Selections Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, 2019. -$29
Collection Tasmania Pinot Noir, 2019 – $60
Collection Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, 2019 – $60
Collection Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir, 2019 – $60
Collection Central Otago Pinot Noir, 2018 – $60
Port Phillip and Kooyong –
Kooyong Estate Pinot Noir, 2020 – $48
Port Phillip Estate Red Hill Pinot Noir, 2021 – $40
Quartier Pinot Noir, 2021 – $29
Macedon, Strathbogie
The cool kids of the Victorian wine regions. Whether it’s the classic styles of Bindi and Curly Flat from the Macedon Ranges or experimental deliciousness from Eastern Peake in Ballarat, all the wines made in these regions are totally hip.
Fowles Wine
Farm to Table Pinot Noir , 2020 – $17
Are you Game? Pinot Noir , 2020 – $20
Stone Dwellers Sparkling Pinot Noir , NV – $30
Ladies who Shoot their Lunch Pinot Noir, 2021 – $35
Geelong
Earthy, confident and full of soul, Geelong is the Tina Turner of Victorian pinot. Big-haired, hip-shaking good times guaranteed.
Clyde Park –
Clyde Park Estate Pinot Noir, 2019 – $45
Clyde Park Single Block B2 Pinot Noir, 2019 -$75
Clyde Park Single Block F “College” Pinot Noir, 2019 – $75
Clyde Park Single Block D Pinot Noir, 2019 – $75
Clyde Park Single Block F “College” Pinot Noir, 2015 – $100
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Say hello to the pop princess of the pinot world. Most of the time, South Australian pinots are fun and bright, but then you hit a pocket in SA (we’re looking at you, Basket Ranges) where the wines get a little down and dirty, a bit funky, and really push the barriers of winemaking norms (think Christina Aguilera when she dyed her hair and leathered up). A healthy balance of tradition and experimentation is at the heart of South Australia’s charm, which keeps the hits coming.
Heirloom Vineyards –
Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, 2021 – $40
The Velvet Fog Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, 2021 – $40
Alcazar Castle Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, 2021 – $80
Lansdowne Wines –
‘It’s Not My Fault I Like Bubbles’ Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé, 2021 – $27
Pinot Rose , 2021 – $28
New Pinot , 2021 – $30
Pinot Mac , 2021 – $38
Pete’s Pure / Saint & Scholar
Pete’s Pure Pinot Noir, 2021 – $15
Saint & Scholar Graduates Pinot Noir, 2019 – $30
Saint & Scholar Graduates Sparkling Pinot Noir, NV – $25
Saint & Scholar Graduates Pinot Gris, 2021 – $25
Saint & Scholar Honour Roll Soapbox Pinot Noir, 2019 – $45
Shaw + Smith –
Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir, 2021 – $55
Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2020 – $93 (not available to purchase)
Vinteloper –
Black Label “NEONOIR” Pinot Noir, 2021 – $32
White Label Pinot Noir , 2021 – $39
ODEON Pinot Noir, 2017 – $140
NEW SOUTH WALES
New South Wales pinot noir is a bit like the kid in high school who told everyone he was going to be a great singer and got laughed at. But look who’s laughing now? The dark horse of Australian pinot regions, the wines are intricate and flavoursome with great balance and energy. Watch this space, because pinot from NSW is about to be big.
Gilbert
Gilbert Pinot Noir, 2021 – $32
Gilbert Pinot Noir Nashdale, 2021 – $56
Gilbert Méthode Traditionelle, 2016 – $66
NEW ZEALAND
CENTRAL OTAGO
Brrr. Did it just get a little colder? Central Otago sits way down towards the bottom of the world, enjoying bragging rights to some of the southern hemisphere’s most southerly vineyards. It was a wine region established on a collective mad vision and now produces powerful world-class pinots of mass seduction. Cue the sheepskin and fireplace. Read our Central Otago profile (with matching Spotify playlist!).
Nockies Palette –
Nockies Palette Georgetown Pinot Noir Rosé , 2019 – 42
Nockies Palette Waitaki Pinot Gris, 2019 – 42
Nockies Palette Hawkes bay Chardonnay, 2019 – 48
Nockies Palette Gerogetown Pinot Noir, 2018 – 48
Nockies Palette Waitaki Pinot Noir, 2018 – 75
Charteris –
Museum Release Winter Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2013 – $95
Museum Release Central Otago Pinot Noir, 2014 – $60
Central Otago Pinot Noir, 2021 – $48
Le Fauve Rouge, 2021 – $35
WELLINGTON WINE COUNTRY
It’s tough when your neighbour (Martinborough) is a lead singer who’s always in the limelight. That’s ok, Wairarapa keeps making great pinot, regardless of who’s paying attention. And those in the know understand this pinot’s got all the right stuff. Soft, seductive, delicious… it’s a genuine quiet achiever.
Craggy Range
Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir, 2019 – $32
Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir, 2018 – $55
Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir, 2019 – $150
Escarpment –
Escarpment NOIR Pinot Noir, 2019 – $35
Escarpment ‘District Blend’ Pinot Noir, 2018 – $55
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir, 2017 – $75
Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir, 2018 – $100
Gladstone –
Gladstone Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir, 2019 – $45
Gladstone Vineyard, Dakins Road, Pinot Noir, 2019 – $80
Gladstone Vineyard, Blairpatrick, Pinot Noir, 2018 – $90
The Flying Winemaker Pinot Noir, 2019 – $25
