Rockcliffe Estate Third Reef Pinot Noir

Rockcliffe Estate Third Reef Pinot Noir 2021 from Rockcliffe in the Great Southern is a bright, fragrant Pinot with lovely detail and a savoury edge that gives it extra depth. The 2021 Third Reef Pinot Noir opens with red cherry aromatics, then moves into dark chocolate, earthy savoury tones, ripe cherry, maraschino and cola, with a touch of twiggy oak and lively acidity carrying it through. It’s a lighter, elegant style of Pinot that still has enough flavour and structure to feel proper and satisfying.

This wine is a great match for duck, turkey, roast chicken, mushroom risotto and salmon, where the cherry fruit and earthy notes play beautifully with the food. It also works with chargrilled tuna, pork tenderloin and earthy vegetable dishes, especially if you want a red that stays lifted rather than weighty. Serve Rockcliffe Estate Third Reef Pinot Noir 2021 slightly chilled and it’ll bring a polished, food-friendly feel to long lunches and relaxed dinners alike.

The Third Reef range is Rockcliffe’s premium, power-and-grace expression, built from extra-special Great Southern fruit and designed to show off site character. This 2021 release sits nicely in that lane, with strong critical recognition and a style that’s both approachable now and complex enough to reward a bit of bottle time. If you want a WA Pinot Noir that’s elegant, savoury and easy to enjoy, this is a very smart pick.