The 2023 Pinot Noir was harvested in early March, these grapes were sourced from two special sites in the Yarra Valley. One in Gruyere and one in Steels Creek. The clones are ‘MV6’ and ‘G’ clone. 

The majority of this wine has been destemmed, with a little under 20% whole bunch. Inoculated with Pinot specific yeast, fermented in small open top stainless fermenters and hand plunged once a day. Twice during peak fermentation. 

Once primary fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed and transferred to majority old or neutral oak barriques with one new french oak barrique making up approximately 20% of the entire blend. 

The wine was then left to complete secondary fermentation in barrel and stayed on lees for a further 6 months before blending, fining and bottling in October.

Natillie Johnston, also known as Tillie J, is a viticulturist and winemaker from the Yarra Valley Australia.  Tillie has been a recipient of the prestigious Top 50 Young Gun of Wine Awards for four consecutive years, with the added honor of winning the People's Choice Award in 2023.