Rob Dolan ‘True Colours’ Pinot Noir 2024 from the Yarra Valley is a bright, fruit‑driven pinot made to show its “true colours” early – ruby red, instantly likeable and pitched as an any‑occasion red for relaxed drinking. This Rob Dolan True Colours Pinot Noir 2024 follows the same house style as the 2023 release, blending valley‑floor parcels for a classic regional expression at a sharp price.

In the glass you can expect a light cherry to ruby hue with aromas of cranberry, cherry and violets, plus a little baking spice in the background. The palate is medium‑bodied and plush – choc‑raspberry, rhubarb and juicy red berries, framed by velvety, fine tannins and just a whisper of oak, thanks to a mix of destemmed fruit, some whole bunch and around 10% new French oak before a short rest on light lees in stainless steel.

On the table it’s a versatile Yarra pinot – ideal with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled salmon or mushroom pizza, where its bright fruit and gentle structure complement rather than dominate. It’s also a handy bottle for impromptu catch‑ups and mid‑week dinners, and with a suggested cellaring window of up to eight years, the 2024 should drink beautifully young while also gaining a touch more savoury complexity if you hang on to a bottle or two.