Mike Press Pinot Noir 2023 from Mike Press Wines in Kenton Valley, Adelaide Hills is a single‑vineyard, Burgundian‑clone Pinot that’s silky, earthy and seriously satisfying, giving you proper cool‑climate character at a very friendly price. This 2023 Mike Press Pinot Noir shows that classic Adelaide Hills lift with elegance, red fruit purity and fine, seamless tannins.

On the nose and palate you’re looking at wild strawberries, red and dark cherries and rich autumn fruits, laced with violets, subtle spice and a savoury, earthy undercurrent of beetroot, dried leaves and undergrowth. Six months in French oak adds gentle spice and structure without smothering the fruit, keeping the wine medium‑bodied, silky and gliding through to a long, moreish, slightly herbal finish. It’s an elegant Australian Pinot Noir that really leans into texture and perfume rather than sheer weight.

Food‑wise, the winery calls out Peking duck pancakes, which is spot on, but it’ll also sing with roast duck, crispy skin chicken, char‑grilled salmon, mushroom dishes and charcuterie. That earthiness and acidity make it a natural fit for duck bao buns, miso‑glazed eggplant or a simple roast chook with herbs, giving you a versatile Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2023 to anchor plenty of dinners.