Cooke Brothers Pinot Noir 2023 from the Adelaide Hills is a lively, fragrant single‑vineyard pinot that captures cool‑climate energy in a really enticing, drink‑me frame. Bottled in November 2023, it’s a pure snapshot of the season, showing the meticulous work of David and Brian Cooke in the Hills.

In the glass, Cooke Brothers 2023 Pinot Noir is all bright red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry, laced with rosehip, spice and a gentle earthy hum that screams Adelaide Hills pinot noir. The palate sits in that medium‑bodied zone, juicy and vibrant with fine, lightly crunchy tannins and a refreshing, mouth‑watering finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.

This is a ripper for roast duck with cherries, crispy skin chicken, charcuterie, mushroom risotto or a simple margherita pizza on a mid‑week evening. It’ll also sing with roasted beetroot salad, thyme‑roasted mushrooms or a soft, oozy brie – anything that plays nicely with red fruits, gentle earthiness and bright acidity.