Mount Bellarine Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from vintage release.
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Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
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The Mount Bellarine Pinot Noir is a beautiful expression of the cool-climate maritime terroir of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. Crafted by the pioneering team at Scotchmans Hill, this wine benefits from the region's unique black volcanic soils and the cooling breezes sweeping in from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. These moderating maritime influences extend the growing season, allowing the Pinot Noir grapes to develop complex, slow-ripening flavors while maintaining a vibrant, natural acidity. Traditionally fermented and aged in French oak, this wine captures the essence of the peninsula's wind-swept vineyards, offering a savory complexity, fine-grained tannins, and a bright core of dark cherry and spice that reflects the estate's long-standing dedication to sustainable viticulture.
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Established in 1982 by David and Vivienne Browne, Scotchmans Hill is a pioneering estate located on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. The winery is highly regarded for its cool-climate maritime terroir, characterized by black volcanic soils and moderating ocean breezes that shape its elegant, mineral-driven wines. Under the guidance of long-standing chief winemaker Robin Brockett, the estate focuses on traditional, sustainable viticulture to produce exceptional, estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Shiraz, alongside their premium Cornelius range. Located at 190 Scotchmans Road, 3222 Drysdale, Victoria, Australia, the winery's official website is https://www.scotchmans.com.au.