Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2024 from the Porongurup Range in Western Australia is a finely tuned, gold‑medal cool‑climate Pinot with bright fruit, savoury detail and impressive line. Rob Diletti has crafted a poised, fragrant red that is structured enough for the cellar yet supple, silky and delicious from the first pour.

The nose is classic estate style, showing strawberry, blackcurrant, dark cherry and blood plum with juniper, bay leaf, hawthorn and sweet spice. Gentle French oak brings cedar and sandalwood, while a faint truffle and gamey note adds real complexity. Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir carries this fruit effortlessly across a textural palate, with fine acidity and grip.

This Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir is spot‑on with charred octopus, duck breast, quail, pork belly, salmon or mushroom risotto. It will also sing with truffle pasta or soft, earthy cheeses. Decant briefly and serve just below room temperature to enjoy a seriously polished Porongurup Pinot that offers plenty of flavour now and will reward a few years in the cellar.