2024 Dominique Portet Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dominique Portet might’ve built his name on Bordeaux-style reds, but these days he and son Ben are just as dialled in with Pinot Noir.

This single vineyard wine comes from a cool site in Gladysdale - a quieter corner of the Upper Yarra that’s home to some pretty serious Pinot. Unlike the low yields of the previous year, the 2024 season was beautifully warm and even, allowing the MV6 clone fruit to reach ideal maturity while holding onto its natural freshness.  

It’s a Pinot that’s all about balance - not too light, not too plush - just right in the middle with wild strawberry, dried clove and super fine tannin. A small inclusion of whole bunches in the ferment adds a lovely sappy perfume, while time in quality French oak has given the wine a subtle structure without getting in the way. It's silky and moreish, but has the bones to age too if you want to sit on it.  

This is another very strong release from the Portet team.