2023 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Village Pinot Noir

Gladysdale is not as well-known as his some other Yarra sub-regions, but Mac bought a vineyard there in 2017 and it quickly became a favourite site. This is more on the lighter side of Pinot; herbal, incredibly aromatic and refreshing.

Located below Yarra Junction in a valley running north to south, the Gladysdale subregion enjoys the warmth of air travelling down the valley, with higher moisture content from the surrounding forests and increased solar exposure. The grey-brown clay soils of this area give rise to a Pinot Noir that is rich in aromatics and supple in structure, with a prominent front palate presence.

On the nose, this wine is lively, bursting with bright red fruits and a seductive touch of floral talc. The palate opens with a burst of crunchy fresh cherry that commands attention, leading into a core that is tense and sinewy, with notes of goji berry and raspberry leaf. The delicate, silty tannins are seamlessly integrated, adding depth and a subtle complexity that lingers. 

It's just what you'd expect from a Mac Forbes Pinot - utterly moreish, richly aromatic and deliciously precise.

95 points
"A light, bright ruby. Pretty and perfumed with its bouquet of brambly red fruits, lifted spice and some whole-bunch-derived crushed flowers. Delicately poised on the palate, with just the right amount of tannin for the lightweight yet delicious flavours. Good stuff."
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)