The 2024 Denton Shed Pinot Noir is a vibrant and finely detailed Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that captures the elegance and freshness of cool-climate fruit with a modern, restrained winemaking style. Crafted to highlight purity and drinkability rather than heavy extraction, the wine showcases bright red fruit, savoury complexity and silky texture in equal measure. The nose opens with wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry layered alongside rose petal, subtle spice, fresh herbs and delicate forest floor notes. There’s a lifted floral freshness and gentle earthy nuance that gives the wine both energy and sophistication.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, juicy natural acidity and beautifully pure red fruit. Fresh and finely textured in style, the palate layers vibrant berry flavours with savoury spice, subtle whole-bunch complexity and soft earthy undertones through the finish. Elegant and highly drinkable, the wine balances freshness and structure beautifully while maintaining impressive finesse.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Denton Shed Pinot Noir is a wonderfully expressive cool-climate Pinot Noir — fragrant, silky and effortlessly drinkable with excellent balance and savoury complexity. Perfect alongside roast chicken, duck, mushroom dishes, grilled salmon or charcuterie. Enjoy now through 2033+.
