Ros Ritchie Pinot Meunier 2024 from Spring’s Vineyard in Victoria is a mid‑ruby, cool‑climate red that sits beautifully between pinot noir elegance and juicy, easy drinking, with loads of perfume and gentle spice. Aromas of crushed mulberries and raspberries roll into blood plum, warm spice and a subtle earthy, savoury undercurrent. The palate is medium bodied, supple and juicy, lifted by bright acidity and framed by silky fruit and skin tannins that keep everything feeling fresh and moreish.

This Ros Ritchie Pinot Meunier 2024 is a ripper for lighter meats and relaxed dinners – think roast chicken, pork fillet, duck pancakes or a good snag in bread with caramelised onion. It’s also great with mushroom dishes, soft cheeses and charcuterie, where the red‑fruit perfume and savoury edge really shine. Give it a light chill on warmer Adelaide days and it absolutely sings.

What I love here is how Pinot Meunier 2024 shows serious vineyard work without losing its playful side – pretty aromatics, gentle structure and a style that invites another glass rather than demanding analysis. It’s a classy, small‑production high‑country red that will appeal to pinot drinkers looking for something a touch different but just as food‑friendly.