Ocean Eight The Gippslander Pinot Noir

Ocean Eight The Gippslander Pinot Noir 2022 is a deeper, more muscular expression of cool-climate Pinot from Michael Aylward, sourced from Gippsland’s volcanic soils and made with Ocean Eight’s trademark precision. It offers darker fruit and earthy savouriness than the estate Pinot, while keeping the line, perfume and finesse that serious Victorian Pinot lovers chase.

Dark cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry aromas emerge with rose petal, forest floor, dried herbs and subtle spice. The Ocean Eight Gippslander Pinot Noir is medium-bodied and silky, layering bright red fruit with a darker, earthy core, supple fine tannins and lively acidity through a long, savoury finish.

Ocean Eight The Gippslander Pinot Noir 2022 is a cracking match for roast duck, game birds, pork belly, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta or wood-fired pizza. Decant briefly to open the perfume, then let its bright acidity and silky frame bring real class to a long lunch, dinner party or special weekend meal.