The 2024 Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir is a benchmark Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir from the renowned Piccadilly Valley estate founded by Stephen George in 1982. Produced from estate-grown fruit alongside carefully selected nearby vineyard parcels, the wine reflects Ashton Hills’ long-standing reputation for elegance, purity and cool-climate precision.
The nose is highly aromatic and expressive, showing red cherry, raspberry and plum layered with baking spice, alpine herbs, cedar and subtle earthy notes. Hints of truffle, mushroom and forest floor add savoury complexity, while floral lift and freshness give the wine a distinctly refined Adelaide Hills profile.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a silky, finely structured texture and bright natural acidity. Red berry fruit, cranberry and spice are supported by fine tannins and subtle French oak, leading to a long, precise and savoury finish. The 2024 vintage has been widely praised for its clarity, balance and “perfect pinosity,” with reviews around 95–96 points highlighting both immediate drinkability and ageing potential.
