Mac Forbes Ferguson Pinot Noir 2022 from the south‑facing Ferguson vineyard in Woori Yallock is a beautifully poised, single‑site Upper Yarra Pinot, all fine perfume, structure and serious cellar potential. This 2022 Mac Forbes Ferguson Pinot Noir captures the vineyard’s cool aspect and grey loamy clays in a wine that feels both delicate and quietly powerful.

In the glass you’re looking at lifted red‑sour fruit and florals – sour cherry, redcurrant and wild strawberry with rose petal, peony, hibiscus and a twist of citrus peel, over subtle “deep‑in‑the‑woods” mulch and spice. The palate is light to medium‑bodied, with a strong, focused core of red fruit, fine‑boned tannins and cool, mineral‑tinged acidity, giving a long, savoury, gently sappy finish that screams high‑class Upper Yarra Pinot Noir.

Food‑wise, this is spot‑on with duck breast, confit duck legs, roast spatchcock or herb‑roasted chicken, where that sour‑cherry crunch and floral lift really sing. It will also shine with mushroom dishes, beetroot and goat’s cheese salad, charcuterie and semi‑hard cheeses – a top‑shelf, collectible Yarra Pinot that deserves decanting and a good glass.