Dry Grown Pinot Noir 2023

Technical Details

• Alcohol: 13.5% Alc/Vol

• Vegan Friendly

Tasting Notes

A Pinot Noir with genuine individuality and character. Aromas of dried cherry, wild strawberry and rose petals intertwine with notes of leather, mint, dried herbs and subtle liquorice spice. Medium-bodied and finely structured, the palate is savoury and sinewy with balanced acidity, gentle tannins and a long, elegant finish. A fascinating style that will appeal as much to Nebbiolo lovers as traditional Pinot enthusiasts.

Vineyard

Fruit is sourced from our 46-year-old, 12-hectare dry-grown vineyard in Mount Barker, Great Southern. Grown without irrigation, these mature vines produce naturally low yields of intensely flavoured fruit from small berries and tight bunches.

Planted on ancient gravelly loam soils and nurtured by the cool-climate conditions of the Great Southern, the vineyard consistently produces wines with exceptional concentration, structure and regional character.

Vintage Comments

The 2023 season delivered one of the most unusual vintages on record. Following a dry spring and mild summer, cool conditions prevailed throughout harvest, creating the rare combination of both a dry and cool vintage. The result was lower yields with naturally lower alcohol and pH levels, while white wines excelled and reds developed elegance, freshness and refined structure.

Winemaking

Galafrey was one of the pioneering wineries to produce Pinot Noir in Western Australia, and this wine continues that tradition. Hand-picked fruit was fermented with a significant whole-bunch component using wild yeasts, with gentle daily plunging to extract colour and flavour while preserving delicacy.

After approximately one week on skins, the wine was pressed directly to French oak barrels for maturation before bottling with minimal fining and filtration to retain purity and complexity. The result is a harmonious, savoury and expressive Pinot Noir that reflects both its vineyard and the distinctive character of the Great Southern.

Perfect for enjoying now or cellaring over the next several years as its complexity continues to evolve.