Mac Forbes Yarra Junction Village Pinot Noir 2022

East facing within a smaller valley that runs from Yarra Junction to Poweltown in the south, featuring grey loam soils with underlying silt. Cooler winds roll off the Yarra River, with mountains directly to the north and south-west providing protection from hot afternoon sun in summer. Typically later ripening, thicker skins and higher acids are reflected in elegant structure with clean lines and powerful drive.

A notably pluvial winter followed by an equally soaked spring posed challenges during flowering, leading to reduced yields. However, these conditions bestowed robust, luxuriant green canopies upon our venerable dry-grown vineyards, much to their contentment. Navigating the ever-changing weather demanded agility to pinpoint the optimal harvest moments, yet our efforts were handsomely rewarded with fruit of exceptional quality and wines imbued with a remarkable depth of flavor.