Wickhams Road Gippsland Pinot Noir 2025

Wickhams Road Gippsland Pinot Noir is a hand-picked Pinot Noir from Gippsland, made by the Hoddles Creek team.

Gippsland is a scattered, unfashionable place to grow Pinot Noir, and the vineyard here has been part of the operation since 2011: eight hectares of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, vines now close to two decades old, visited weekly and farmed exactly as the Yarra Valley home property is. It is cool and free-draining, with sheep let through in winter to handle the grass. The 2025 fruit came in by hand in the cool of the morning, fermented naturally, and spent a short spell on lees before bottling. Franco D'Anna's talent plus a site like this at this price is a straightforward proposition.

Bright and juicy, with red cherry, pomegranate and a little woodsy spice over silky, light tannin and a clean, mouthwatering close. Serve at 14 degrees, even slightly chilled in summer. Roast duck, grilled tuna or a mushroom risotto all suit it.

*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.