Sourced from a high-quality, hand-farmed site in Gruyere, MV6 fruit was hand-picked and triaged on a sorting table, with 20% retained as whole bunches while the remaining fruit was gently crushed and destemmed. Whole bunches were laid at the bottom of small, open-top stainless-steel vessels and covered with whole berry fruit to promote carbonic maceration effects. Fermentation occurred gradually with indigenous yeasts. After pressing, the wine was transferred by gravity to barrel for maturation in a mix of French oak barriques (25% new) for 12 months. No fining or filtration.

Bright ruby in the glass, the nose is a wave of red cherries, strawberries and rose petal florals that gradually give way to with notes of wood smoke, pepper and earthy undertones. The palate builds around a core of tart red fruit and savoury spice, complemented by lithe acidity and delicate tannins. Flavours of red currant and cherry pit persists on the finish. A well-balanced wine with a fine structure that will continue to evolve over the next 2-3 years.

"Deep colour leads into a brooding bouquet of smoky oak, dried meats and five spice. The impression is of a big and very ripe wine that's seen a lot of oak. The mouth-feel is velvet-smooth, rich and long, with balance and appeal. The dried-herb notes seem to indicate nice ripe stems. A generously proportioned pinot noir." Drink: 2026-2037 - Huon Hooke