Pinot Noir 2019 – Black Market Deal #41971

Our mofo’s want more and more pinot. It’s just not easy to find for the Black Market. Demand is very high and yields have been pretty low over the past few vintages in the major regions. Yet we persist. Seems it was worth it as this one’s a ripper, straight from the shed of one of our faves. If you’re a geek like us, you’ll like knowing the origins of this wine. All MV6 clone (known for its plummy, meaty characters) from a single vineyard, planted in 400 million year old soil. Around 40% whole bunches were used in the ferment before spending 9 months in new and old French oak. Only a light filtration was done before bottling, preserving the texture and oomph (a technical term for sure) of this vino. Alright, back to regular programming. Strawberries, cherries, rhubarb and beetroot lead the flavour profile, leading to a slightly earthy and spicy finish. It’s classic Yarra, complex and pleasurable all at once.

What is a Black Market deal?

Black Market deals are only made possible if we don’t reveal the maker’s brand on site. The wines are the genuine article – absolutely no cleanskins or fake brands, just dangerously good value. You won’t find out what it is until it hits your doorstep, but you won’t regret it. Just keep it on the down low.