2025 J&S Fielke Piccadilly Pinot Noir

J&S Fielke is a small Adelaide Hills label still building their story, but moving quickly in the right direction. This Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir is a gorgeous, elegant counterpart to their firework Chardonnays.

It draws from two Summertown sites chosen for what each brings to the blend: a south-facing block planted to D5V12 for perfume and lift, and an east-facing parcel of 777 clone for structure and darker fruit character. The 2025 vintage was warm and dry, which has given the wine a supple, generous texture to go with its natural acidity and freshness.  The winemaking is hands-on without being heavy-handed. 25% whole bunches, a few weeks on skins and then aged for nine months in 15% new oak. No fining, no filtering.

What comes out the other end is an aromatic, structured Pinot with genuine complexity but vibrant fruit at its core. There's earthiness and spice too, and the tannins have a bit of grip and texture. A delightful Hills Pinot from a label worth keeping an eye on.

94 points
"This is lip-smackingly satisfying, generous but has the flow and suppleness requisite of the term pinosity."
- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 points
"It’s a perfumed and structured wine, but more importantly, it’s interesting and tasty"
- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)