This year’s Shed Pinot is sourced from the cooler northeastern slope of Denton View Hill. The majority of the fruit hails from Block 6 on the lower hill, closest to the winery, with a welcome addition: a generous portion from Block 4—our Close Planted MV6 vines perched at the top of the hill near the house—adding a little extra oomph.

Fermented wild in open pots with 10% whole bunch, this wine underwent twice daily gentle plunging and/or pump-overs over a 10-day fermentation. After two weeks on skins, it was pressed into a mix of 90% old French oak and 10% stainless steel, for nine months. Bottled in early December, unfiltered and unfined.

The 2024 growing season kept us on our toes. It began with a very wet start, as December and early January brought record rainfall - meaning disease pressure was high. Then a dramatic shift: February and March turned into the driest on record, characterised by warm, dry days that compressed the ripening period. Luckily, the nights stayed relatively cool, preserving natural acidity and balance - a great pay off for an intense harvest period!