NEONOIR [2025]

Pinot Noir

NEO - from the Greek néos. Meaning 'new' or 'revived'.

NEON - chemical element of atomic number 10. Better known for its incredible illumination. 

'NEONOIR' = A fresh, bright, early-release (new) Pinot Noir. .

From 'Black Label'.
Our experimental range where we can really flex our creative winemaking muscle. 

A place to try new things and challenge ideas. 

NEONOIR comes at you like a parrot to a window, quick and unexpected.

It flies straight into fresh, tangy raspberries and never looks back.

Straight up you get the sense this is that bright, punchy Pinot you sometimes need..

Cranberry, strawberry, and cherry shimmy alongside a hint of almond, all held together by a silky, structured beat.

Crunchy acidity keeps things lively, facilitating the choice to chill this light red.

So crank the tunes and grab a glass!

100% Pinot Noir
100% Adelaide Hills.
Grown at Verdure and Leland Estate..
Peramangk and Kaurna Country.

70% Verdure Estate, Kuipto SA
Grower: Ben Schmaal
Clone: MV6
Harvested: 14 February 2025

30% Leland Estate, Lenswood
Grower: Rob Cootes
Clone: D5V12
Planted: 1986
Harvested: 25 February 2025

7 days on skins.
Matured in seasoned oak for a very brief 6 months.
12.5% alc / vol

The 'NEONOIR' vibe is a punchy, bright expression of our favourite variety.

Earmarked for 'NEO' in the vineyard we built its expressive character around light touch this year with open-top fermentation for 7 days and light use of neutral oak for 6 months.

The 2025 season was one of the earliest (and driest) on record, and it shows here through crunchy acidity sitting alongside concentration and character.

We're fun on the outside; serious in the bottle.
Well, this one is VERY fun outside, and pretty serious inside too...

A slight chill on this is always good fun.
It's versatile. When Rosé just won't cut it, step it up here.