2024 Hirsch Hill Yarra Valley 'Toolangi' Pinot Noir

The Hirsch Hill vineyard is in the northern end of Dixons Creek. Brothers, Jack and Eddie Hirsch purchased the property in 1990 for thoroughbred racehorse breeding. In 1998 they planted vines and twenty-five years on the second-generation vignerons are running the property. 

· 94pts Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot): “A lot is happening here. Comes from a single vineyard adjacent to the Toolangi state forest. The colour is slightly deeper than the Estate pinot. The aromas are more intense with an intricate merging of cherry, spice and subtle mushroom earthy notes. The palate is plush but with a firm, tight core of chalky tannin and neatly aligned oakadding structure. Sustained precise and focused finish. Cellar: 8 years.”

· 93pts Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot): “From the Toolangi sub-region in the Yarra, this is a step up. The colour is a brighter, more vibrant crimson. The wine has good focus from the very start and offers notes of florals, spices, raspberries, truffles and violets. Delightfully aromatic, there are hints of sour cherry notes which emerge on the finish. An attractive, lingering finish with satiny tannins, a pleasing freshness and good balance, this will provide pleasure for the next five to six years, likely longer.”