2024 Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir, Jane Eyre

• Style: Graceful cool-climate Pinot Noir
• Taste: Cherry, lavender, red raspberry with mineral backbone
• Food: Roast chicken, soft cheese, cured meats, mushroom dishes
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, dinner now or cellaring
• Serve: 13% ABV, screwcap; drink now through 2029

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A perfumed lift of cherry and lavender dances above a mineral backbone before unfolding on the palate with red raspberry, earthiness, and a whisper of orange zest. The tannins are fine and resolute without weight; the whole architecture is built for refinement rather than power. At 13% alcohol, this cool-climate expression sits precisely where Pinot Noir thrives—fresh enough to feel alive, structured enough to age, light enough to drink now with dinner.

The Winery — Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre divides her year between Burgundy, where she works as a micro-negociant, and Australia, applying her philosophy of fragrance and delicacy over ripeness to every vintage. For her Australian Pinot Noir, she sources fruit from two Merricks vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula, working with excellent growers and sites known for varietal precision. The 2024 vintage favoured restraint and clarity; spring rains thinned the crop, while warm days and cool nights allowed fruit to ripen without losing tension. Hand-sorted grapes undergo partial whole-bunch fermentation, then age ten months in used French oak before bottling without fining or filtration—winemaking that respects the fruit's nature rather than reinventing it.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine rewards slow sipping and pairs beautifully with roasted or braised chicken, soft cheese (Brie, Camembert), aged goat cheese, and beetroot or herb-driven dishes. It's equally suited to cured meats, mushroom and truffle preparations, and pasta or risotto. Vegan-friendly and sealed with a screwcap for ease, it's the perfect choice for date night or gifting to the discerning drinker. Explore our Australia selection to discover how this sits amongst some of the finest cool-climate expressions we've found.