Bell & Gong Valleyfield Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 from Longford in Northern Tasmania is a vibrant, medium‑bodied Pinot that shows deep ruby and magenta translucence with a beautifully expressive cool‑climate profile. This Bell & Gong Pinot Noir 2024 combines elegance and savoury complexity with plenty of drink‑now charm and solid ageing potential.

The nose offers rich red plum, caramel and temperate‑rainforest earth, alongside bright cherry, raspberry and a subtle truffly, twiggy herb lift. On the palate you’ll find mulberry and raspberry, dark chocolate, star anise and rose‑petal potpourri, with long, sinewy tannins giving structure, poise and a savoury, cranberry‑and‑red‑cherry finish. It’s a classy, expressive Tassie Pinot Noir drinking superbly now, yet capable of a decade in the cellar.

This Pinot is made for duck breast with cherry glaze, roast pork with crackling, mushroom risotto or herb‑roasted chicken, where its red‑fruit brightness and gentle earthiness really shine. It’ll also sit beautifully alongside soft cheeses, charcuterie and grilled Tasmanian salmon for a more casual spread.