Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Village Pinot Noir 2023 from the Yarra Valley is a beautifully lifted, high‑toned expression that shows just how good this cooler, higher‑rainfall pocket can be for finely structured Pinot. The 2023 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Village Pinot Noir layers density and power under a graceful, almost weightless frame.

In the glass you’re looking at maraschino and fresh red cherry, raspberry and strawberry, orange oil, rose, fresh mulch and sappy amaro notes, all wrapped around silky yet sinewy tannins. The palate is medium‑bodied, sweet‑savoury and flowing, with tightly packed red‑cherry compote, herbal lift and a seamless line of acidity that keeps everything energetic and vibrant.

This is a cracking Pinot for lamb racks, roast duck, crispy‑skin chicken or charcuterie, and it absolutely loves beetroot and mushroom dishes on the side. It will also sing with confit salmon, pork belly, roast root veg and semi‑hard cheeses – a flexible, modern Aussie Pinot Noir that’s right at home on a midweek table or a long Sunday lunch.