Rob Dolan ‘Black Label’ Pinot Noir 2024 from the Yarra Valley lands as a more structured, assertive expression of Pinot, dialling up the intensity while still preserving the cool‑climate Yarra perfume and fine‑grained feel that fans love.

Expect a deeper‑hued red with aromas of dark cherry, plum, black olive and a touch of dark chocolate wrapped in subtle whole‑cluster spice and a faint whiff of earthy underbrush. On the palate it’s medium‑bodied and confidently framed, showing ripe red and darker fruits, a core of bright acidity and firmer, savoury‑leaning tannins that give the wine shape and cellaring potential rather than just being a soft, quaff‑heavy style.

Serve Rob Dolan Black Label Pinot Noir 2024 with duck breast, mushroom bourguignon, slow‑roast lamb shanks or a simple wood‑fired sausage pizza – its grunty fruit and firm structure power through richer, more robust dishes without losing its underlying elegance.