2024 Franklinii Huon Valley Pinot Noir, Chatto

• Style: Medium-bodied, silky Pinot Noir
• Taste: Red berries, spice, floral lift, gossamer tannins
• Food: Roast poultry, charcuterie, aged cheeses
• Occasion: Date night, gifting
• Serve: Now through 2030, 13–16°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Alive with red and black berry character, this wine is framed by a floral lift and a whisper of spice on the finish. The tannins are gossamer-fine; the acidity cuts cleanly without sharpness. Medium-bodied and refreshing, it drinks beautifully now yet has the backbone to evolve over the next five to seven years.

The Winery — Jim Chatto

Jim Chatto has built a reputation as Tasmania's quiet master of Pinot Noir. His vineyard work, minimal handling in the cellar, and judicious use of French oak (just 25% new) let the fruit speak for itself. The 2024 vintage was hand-picked and fermented with indigenous yeasts and 20% whole-bunch inclusion, then rested on skins for ten days to extract perfume rather than heaviness. Jim and his wife Daisy acquired their Huon Valley vineyard and released their first vintage in 2013; their wines, made in tiny quantities with minimal intervention, sell out every year, a testament to their character and integrity.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this wine with roasted poultry, braised beef, or charcuterie boards; it's equally at home with aged goat cheese or soft-washed cheeses. At 13.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.53, it's built to balance rather than dominate — hallmarks of serious cool-climate winemaking. The wine carries vegan and vegetarian credentials, making it a gracious choice for any table. Whether you're gathering for an intimate date night or selecting a thoughtful gift, this represents one of the finest expressions of cool-region Australia we've found. Explore more from our Light Red Wine selections to discover how Huon Valley's maritime influence shapes wines of real finesse.