Eminence Novella Pinot Noir 2024

Whitlands is emerging as a premium cool-climate region that provides the perfect conditions for elegant Pinot Noir production. The region's cooler temperatures and unique terroir allow the delicate Pinot Noir grape to develop its characteristic bright fruit flavours whilst maintaining natural acidity. This creates wines with the refined, lighter style that Pinot Noir is celebrated for, making the Eminence Novella an excellent expression of place.

Light-bodied Pinot Noirs like the Eminence Novella have lower tannins and alcohol, creating a more delicate, silky mouthfeel that won't overpower subtle dishes. This style pairs beautifully with salmon, duck, mushroom risotto, or even charcuterie boards where you want the wine to complement rather than dominate. The bright cranberry and sour cherry notes make it particularly versatile with both red meat and poultry preparations.

The 2024 Eminence Novella represents the exciting trend of early-drinking Pinot Noirs that showcase immediate fruit expression and freshness. While many red wines benefit from ageing, this style is crafted to highlight the pure, vibrant berry flavours - cranberry, raspberry, and sour cherry - that are at their peak right now. It's a celebration of the grape's natural elegance without the need for extended cellaring.

As a boutique producer, Eminence can focus on small-batch winemaking with meticulous attention to detail that larger operations simply cannot match. This hands-on approach allows for careful grape selection, gentle handling, and precise fermentation control that preserves the delicate character of Pinot Noir. The result is a more personalised wine that truly reflects the winemaker's vision and the unique characteristics of each vintage.

The bright red fruit profile of cranberry, raspberry, and sour cherry indicates this is a classic cool-climate Pinot Noir with excellent natural acidity and freshness. These tart, vibrant flavours suggest the grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness, preserving the wine's elegant character rather than pushing for jammy, overripe notes. This flavour profile is the hallmark of premium Pinot Noir that balances fruit intensity with finesse and drinkability.