2023 Prophet's Rock Olearia Pinot Noir

Olearia comes from one of Prophet’s Rock’s higher, cooler Bendigo blocks – a rugged site that gives smaller berries and thicker skins, so the wine always has a bit more depth and muscle than the rest of the range. It’s all hand-picked, fermented with native yeast, and aged in French oak without any fancy tricks or shortcuts.

The 2023 has that classic Pujol balance – dense fruit without heaviness, fine tannins, and a quiet confidence that comes from patience rather than polish. You get the darker side of Central Otago Pinot here – black cherry, spice, a bit of forest floor – all stitched together by that mineral lift the vineyard always brings.

It’s serious but not showy – just a clear, honest read of Bendigo from a winemaker who knows how to stay out of the way.