{"product_id":"2024-tarrawarra-estate-swallowfield-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 TarraWarra Estate Swallowfield Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Swallowfield Vineyard in Gembrook, one of the Yarra Valley's most southerly vineyard sites. The 2024 release is fragrant and beautifully detailed, combining wild strawberry, red cherry and floral perfume with pomegranate, sour cherry and sarsaparilla. Silky yet persistent tannins provide a fine chalky grip, giving this graceful Pinot Noir both immediate appeal and the structure to develop further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season was defined by a cool and wet spring extending into early summer, followed by warmer and drier conditions from mid-January. The resulting wines show excellent acidity, balance and flavour. The Pinot Noir fruit was hand harvested on 14 and 15 March 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwallowfield Vineyard is located in Gembrook and is distinguished by a decomposed granite base that is seldom seen in the region. First planted in 1990 and extended in 2000, the vineyard now comprises 12 hectares planted entirely to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It is one of the most southerly vineyards in the Yarra Valley. The Pinot Noir plantings include D5V12, 114, 115 and MV6 clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand harvested and cooled overnight before being completely destemmed into open fermenters. Thoughtful ferment handling was used to encourage balance between flavour, acidity and tannin structure. The wine spent approximately two weeks on skins before pressing and transfer to oak for maturation. It was blended following oak maturation in November and bottled in December 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for eight months in 100% French oak puncheons and barriques, comprising 20% new oak with the balance seasoned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant ruby red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild strawberries, red cherries and violets lead the aromatic profile, with red rose petal adding further intensity to the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expressive pomegranate, sour cherry and sarsaparilla bring brightness and sweet-fruited character. The tannins are silky yet persistent, with a fine chalky grip providing structure without overshadowing the fruit. Graceful, detailed and exacting in its balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; Gold — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhilip Rich highlights the deeply scented black cherry fruit, subtle potpourri and cardamom and clove spice. The palate is ripe and generous, combining excellent fruit depth with slippery, persistent tannins, resulting in a delicious Pinot Noir with both immediate appeal and further development ahead.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished 28 August 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points — The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted July 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout TarraWarra Estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarraWarra Estate was established after founders Marc and Eva Besen purchased the property in 1979. With encouragement from legendary Yarra Valley winemaker Dr John Middleton, they planted the estate's first six hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 1983. The property has since developed into a renowned Yarra Valley destination encompassing vineyards, a winery, cellar door, restaurant and the TarraWarra Museum of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gembrook, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swallowfield Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClones:\u003c\/strong\u003e D5V12, 114, 115 \u0026amp; MV6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% destemmed; open fermentation; approximately two weeks on skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 months in French oak puncheons and barriques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% French oak, 20% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2034\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingsbury Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53847095181675,"sku":"8198050987","price":78.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024_TarraWarra_Estate_Swallowfield_Vineyard_Pinot_Noir.jpg?v=1789449574","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2024-tarrawarra-estate-swallowfield-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}