Mt Moriac Pinot Noir 2024 from Mt Moriac in Geelong’s maritime single vineyards surges with deep purple vibrancy and cool-climate complexity – a whole-bunch spiced beauty blending juicy cherry depth, forest floor earthiness and refined new oak that captures the region’s fog-kissed intensity and youthful promise.

Dark cherry, strawberry and summer berries leap from the glass with dried clove, spicy cedar, smoky earth and violet florals, revealing layers of forest floor and brambly intrigue. The palate floods with juicy red and black fruits, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and vanillin oak spice, driving to a complex, mid-length finish of serious structure and drinkability.

Grill it with wood-fired duck, confit quail or wild mushroom risotto – its earthiness and spice embrace game with electrifying poise. It sings alongside charcuterie, venison tartare or aged cheddar, making every Geelong feast a compelling reason to grab this stellar pinot now.