The 2025 Toolangi Vineyard Pauls Lane Pinot Noir is a distinctive single-vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir made from just 10 rows of 26-year-old MV6 vines identified as producing some of the property’s most expressive fruit. The wine shows blueberry, alpine strawberry and red cherry alongside sweet florals, subtle spice and savoury herbal notes. The low-yielding site gives the wine impressive concentration and drive, while the 2025 vintage brings vivid colour, ripe tannins and energetic freshness.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and detailed, with bright acidity, fine-grained tannins and layers of red and dark fruit. Alpine strawberry, cherry and blueberry are complemented by subtle floral, citrus-peel, dried-herb and savoury characters, while gentle spice adds further complexity. Fermentation with 50% whole bunches and 50% whole berries contributes a lightly sappy, textural quality, while 10 months in French oak barriques, including 10% new oak, provides quiet structure without dominating the fruit. The finish is dry, energetic and persistent, with lingering red berry, mineral and savoury notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:Â
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Pinot Noir drinkers looking for a more detailed and site-driven Yarra Valley expression. It is vibrant and approachable now, but the concentration, acidity and tannin give it excellent potential for further bottle development. Best enjoyed over the next 6–8 years. Pair with roast duck and cherry jus, roast quail with wild mushrooms, pork tenderloin with fennel and apple, venison with berry jus, or truffle and porcini risotto.
