Mitchell Harris Pinot Noir 2021 from the Wightwick Vineyard near Ballarat is a cool‑climate Victorian Pinot with serious polish, opening with ripe dark cherry and blood plum framed by subtle stemmy spice and gentle, savoury complexity. It’s a small‑batch, minimally handled wine from one of regional Victoria’s most thoughtful, quality‑driven producers. Think elegant, modern Pinot rather than big, jammy fruit bomb.

In the glass you’ll find a lifted bouquet of dark red cherry, blood plum, raspberry and a whiff of whole‑bunch spice, underpinned by earthy mushroom notes and a hint of smoky oak. The palate is medium‑bodied and silky, with dark berries, dried herbs and fine tannins wrapped around a core of bright, cool‑climate acidity. There’s a lingering finish of earth, forest floor and gentle oak sweetness that keeps it savoury and food‑ready.

This 2021 Mitchell Harris Pinot Noir is spot‑on with wood‑roasted chicken, duck, mushroom risotto or sticky pork ribs, where its mix of fruit, earth and spice really shines. It’s also excellent with charcuterie, roast root veg, lightly charred salmon or washed‑rind cheeses. If you’re chasing a refined, cool‑climate Victorian Pinot with genuine character and detail, Mitchell Harris Pinot Noir 2021 is a very smart addition to the cellar or dinner table.