The 2024 Ten Minutes by Tractor Coolart Road Pinot Noir is a beautifully detailed single-vineyard Pinot Noir sourced from the estate's Coolart Road Vineyard in the northern Mornington Peninsula. Planted entirely to the MV6 clone, the vineyard's warmer, lower-elevation site produces fruit with impressive concentration while retaining the elegance that defines the region. Handpicked and hand sorted, the fruit undergoes wild fermentation with 20% whole bunches before maturing for 10 months in French oak, with only 15% new barrels. The nose is wonderfully expressive, offering aromas of raspberry coulis, red cherry and baking spice layered with blackcurrant, floral notes and subtle savoury complexity.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and remarkable precision. Juicy red berry fruit is complemented by notes of blackcurrant, spice and umami, while the whole-bunch component adds gentle savoury grip and fine structural tension. The finish is long, refined and beautifully persistent, combining purity, freshness and depth in a sophisticated expression of Coolart Road's unique terroir. Built with both immediate appeal and longevity in mind, this is a Pinot Noir that will continue to evolve gracefully over the coming decade.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Ten Minutes by Tractor Coolart Road Pinot Noir is an elegant, site-driven Pinot Noir that beautifully balances vibrant fruit with savoury complexity and fine structure. Pair it with roast duck, pork belly, grilled salmon, wild mushroom risotto or herb-roasted quail. Enjoy now with a short decant, or cellar confidently through 2040.
