2025 Gentle Folk Pinot Noir

This is the wine formerly known as 'Village', and it remains the absolute core of the Gentle Folk lineup. However, long-time fans will notice a distinct shift with the 2025 release: it is darker and plusher than we have seen this wine in some time.

Gareth and Rainbo Belton source the fruit for this blend from a serious collection of Adelaide Hills sites, including Monomeith, Little Creek, Scary Gully and Piccadilly. Ranging in age from 5 to 37 years, these vines sit at high elevations (up to 620m) on a mix of sandstone, schist and quartz.

While previous releases have leaned into a lighter, "sloshable" vibe, the 2025 vintage brings more weight and texture to the party. It still sees about 20% whole cluster fermentation (with some 100% whole bunch components for lift), but the resulting wine is deeper and more generous than the cooler couple of vintages that have come before the '25.

It offers a core of dark cherry and spice that feels significant in the glass. It is still honest and unpretentious, but there is a little more meat on the bones this year.