Mac Forbes Gembrook Village Pinot Noir 2023 from the cool, elevated southeastern Yarra is a darker, moodier member of the Village family, bursting with spice, sweet black fruits and real subterranean intrigue. This 2023 Mac Forbes Gembrook Village Pinot Noir feels brooding yet energetic, with a distinct wild streak.

Expect dark plum and blackberry compote, cranberry and blood orange, with hints of clove, earth, bay leaf and graphite‑like minerality threading through the nose and palate. It’s light to medium in weight but mouth‑filling, the tannins all pumice‑stone and spice, sappy and sappy, finishing long with a twist of blood orange and black cherry that keeps you coming back.

On the table, this is sensational with roast duck, lamb rump, venison loin or chargrilled mushrooms, where that dark‑fruit core and savoury spice really come alive. It also works a treat with game birds, beetroot, lentil dishes and firm cheeses – a seriously characterful Yarra Pinot for when you want something a bit wild and captivating.