Frequently Asked Questions
The MV6 clone is one of the most prized Pinot Noir clones in Australia, known for producing wines with exceptional colour intensity and structured tannins. By using exclusively MV6 grapes from their premium vineyard blocks, Coombe has crafted a wine with remarkable clarity and drive that showcases the clone's ability to express terroir while maintaining the elegant, floral characteristics that define great Yarra Valley Pinot. This single-clone approach allows for greater consistency and purity of expression.
The nine months in 30% new oak provides just enough structure and complexity without overwhelming the delicate Pinot Noir fruit. This careful oak regime adds subtle vanilla and spice notes that complement the wine's natural blackberry and rose petal flavours, while the majority of older oak preserves the variety's inherent elegance. The result is a beautifully integrated wine where the oak enhances rather than dominates, allowing the premium Yarra Valley fruit to shine through.
This wine exemplifies the Yarra Valley's reputation for producing Australia's most elegant and complex Pinot Noirs. The combination of cool climate conditions, premium vineyard sites, and meticulous winemaking creates the region's signature style - wines with bright acidity, floral aromatics, and silky textures. The 95-point Halliday rating confirms this wine represents the pinnacle of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, showcasing the region's ability to rival Burgundy's finest expressions.
The wine's medium body and elegant tannin structure make it incredibly food-friendly, particularly with duck, lamb, or salmon where the wine's acidity cuts through rich proteins. The floral notes and spice elements also pair beautifully with mushroom-based dishes, aged cheeses, or even Asian cuisine with five-spice or ginger. The wine's refined texture and balanced oak won't compete with delicate flavours, making it versatile enough for both casual dining and special occasions.
While absolutely singing now, this wine has the structure and balance to develop beautifully over the next 5-7 years. The premium fruit quality, careful oak integration, and natural acidity provide an excellent foundation for ageing, where the primary fruit flavours will evolve into more complex secondary characters like earth, leather, and game. The MV6 clone's natural structure ensures the wine will maintain its elegance while gaining depth and complexity through proper cellaring.
