Montalto Single Vineyard Merricks Pinot Noir 2024 from the cool, coastal Merricks site on the Mornington Peninsula is a darker, more powerful expression of Montalto Pinot, with deep colour and plush, blue‑black fruits driving the palate. This Montalto Merricks Pinot Noir 2024 is all about depth, succulence and fine structure.

Sweet mulberry, maraschino cherry and Black Forest cake are layered with blood orange, blood plum, porcini mushroom, twigs, undergrowth, dried herbs and cherry pip, giving a gorgeous mix of fruit and savoury detail. The palate is medium‑bodied, plush and generous, framed by ultra‑fine, skin‑derived tannins and bright acidity that carry the wine through a long, expressive, spice‑washed finish.

Merricks Pinot Noir 2024 is superb with roast duck, pork belly, lamb rack, mushroom dishes, truffle gnocchi or crispy‑skinned salmon, and has the concentration and structure to reward 10+ years in the cellar if you can keep your hands off it.