TILLIE J PINOT NOIR 2024 - red

Style : Spicy & BrightNatillie (Tillie) Johnston began her career in ’12, one of the vintage crew at Coldstream Hills, and says her love for pinot noir began there. She then spent 4 of the next 8 years drifting between the Northern and Southern hemispheres working for an all-star cast of wineries: Leeuwin Estate, Brokenwood, Cristom (Oregon), Keller (Rheinhessen), Framingham (Marlborough), and Yarra Yering. While working in the winemaking team at Giant Steps, she took the opportunity to buy 2t of grapes from Helen’s Hill of whatever variety she chose, which was, of course, pinot noir. The range has since expanded to Yarra Valley chardonnay, with a Langhorne Creek grenache in the mix, too. Though arguably her aligoté has fast become the fan favourite. -JAMES HALLIDAYFrom two vineyards less than 1km away from one another in Gruyere on the Yarra Valley floor. One-third whole bunches and 10% new oak. A light, bright ruby red. Gently perfumed with aromas of crushed raspberry, cherry, flowers and spice. On the palate it feels like a tightly coiled spring that I have no doubt will slowly unfurl to become more complex and silkier over the next, say, two to six years. Another thoughtful, well-crafted wine from Tillie J. PHILLIP RICH, Wine CompanionRegion : Yarra Valley, VICTORIAVariety : Pinot Noir ABV: 12%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.