Steels Gate Melba Block Pinot Noir 2024 from Dixons Creek in the Yarra Valley is a radiant, garnet‑hued, cool‑climate pinot that trades on perfume, finesse and fine structure rather than sheer weight. This 2024 Melba Block Pinot Noir is a refined, small‑batch expression from hand‑tended vines on the Melba Block estate.

Aromatically, it’s all wild strawberry, red cherry and dried rose petal, with hints of cranberry, subtle spice and earthy undergrowth adding savoury complexity. The palate is medium‑bodied and silky – bright red fruits and delicate florals gliding over fine, powdery tannins, fresh acidity and a gently sappy, forest‑floor nuance, finishing long, graceful and refreshingly dry.

On the table, Steels Gate Melba Block Pinot Noir 2024 is tailor‑made for roast duck, crispy‑skin salmon, mushroom risotto or herb‑roasted chicken, where its red‑fruit purity and savoury edge really sing. It will also sit beautifully alongside charcuterie, semi‑hard cheeses or a beetroot and goat’s cheese salad, and has the balance to age comfortably for the next 5–7 years.

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