Quealy Halarah Pinot Noir 2025

Quealy Halarah Pinot Noir is a single-vineyard Pinot from one of the most exposed sites on the Mornington Peninsula.

Kelly and John Ballis planted this vineyard in 1995, and Quealy has managed it since 2021, making it the newest addition to the stable. It forms a natural amphitheatre facing northwest, climbing to 180 metres on rich volcanic soils, in one of the most southerly and most exposed positions on the Peninsula. Cold spring winds off the bay cut yields hard in cool years, and it is always the last Pinot block picked, so it comes into its own in warmer seasons. Four clones are planted, MV6 alongside D2V5, D5V12 and G5V15, all dry-grown on their own roots. After several difficult vintages the season brought a healthy set, normal crop loads and clean ripening, and the fruit was hand-picked on 12 March. Fermentation ran on indigenous yeast with an average of 21 days on skins, then ten months in French hogsheads and puncheons.

Juicy red fruit with black cherry depth underneath, earth, spice and a lift of tea leaf and flowers. Supple and seductive, svelte in structure, finishing fine and juicy. Serve at 16 degrees. Duck, roast pork, or grilled mushrooms with thyme and garlic.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.