Gapsted High Country Pinot Noir 2024 from Gapsted Estate in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys is a vibrant, cool‑climate red that showcases the region’s lift and purity, opening with ripe cherry, forest fruits, delicate florals and a gentle thread of spicy, toasty oak. This Gapsted High Country 2024 Pinot Noir is pitched as an age‑worthy, varietal expression with real finesse and regional character.

In the glass, expect a medium garnet hue with sour cherry, ripe raspberry and darker forest berries framed by hints of amaro, espresso and savoury oak. The palate is deliciously light‑bodied yet flavoursome, showing a dry, savoury mix of red berries, subtle undergrowth notes and earthy tannins, all carried by fresh acidity that keeps the finish long and mouthwatering.

Food‑wise, this is tailor‑made for char siu pork with Chinese greens, but it will also sing with Peking duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, roast chicken or a cheese and charcuterie spread where its fine tannins and bright fruit cut through richness without overpowering the dish. It is drinking beautifully now but has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next few years.