Mornington Peninsula is famed for its elegant styles of Pinot Noir and the Hillcrest Road is always at the top end of the absolute refinement that can be found in this region. A superb single vineyard, this incredibly restrained and sophisticated wine has fine, light redcurrant fruit on the nose with light touches of slightly tart red cherry.

The palate is fine and pure, delicate yet savoury, rather than pretty in style. The restraint here is clear, a reflection of the basalt, volcanic soils in which the grapes are gown. Hints of autumn leaves and bonfires come through along with more red cherries on the long, subtle finish. This is a wonderfully fine and savoury style of Pinot Noir.