Oakridge Wines LVS Willowlake Vineyard Pinot Noir is an exceptional wine hailing from Australia's Yarra Valley. It is a delicate, medium-bodied wine with a dark ruby color and aromas of ripe cherry, black fruit, and subtle oak. Its distinct flavors of raspberry, blackberry, and plum are balanced by gentle tannins and a refreshing acidity. The wine is aged for 11 months in French oak barrels, which lend hints of spice and smoke to the complex blend. It pairs perfectly with roasted duck, grilled salmon, or a hearty mushroom risotto. This Pinot Noir is a testament to Oakridge Wines' commitment to quality and innovation and is a must-try for any wine connoisseur.

Tasting Notes

Fragrant and spicy with freshly picked strawberries and red currant fruits, hints of forest floor and sweet spice. Whole bunch notes just hover in the background. The palate is soft and juicy, vibrant and fresh with delicate silky tannins and a fine line of acidity holding it all in place.

About the Winery

Oakridge Wines is a renowned cellar door, winery, and restaurant residing in the middle of the Yarra Valley, the oldest wine region in the state of Victoria in Australia. Founded in 1978, it has gradually developed its products and processes to produce world-class wines of the highest standard. It has allowed the winery to become internationally recognised and an award winner multiple times. In recent times, David Bicknell, the winner and holder of the Gourmet Traveller WINE Winemaker of the Year for 2017, works as the Chief Winemaker at Oakridge Wines.

Oakridge Wines serves as a pioneer of winemaking in the upper region of the Yarra Valley. The winery is famous for producing and selling distinctive wines from single vineyards that have the ability and capability of delivering and expressing the quality and nature of the unique terroir of their origin. In addition, they showcase the benefits of the cold climate of the region. It allows the planted grapevines to grow and mature excellently.

Oakridge Wines believes and understands that the true essence of wine begins with the vineyards. For that reason, the winery focuses on sustainable and environment-sensitive practices that do not harm or damage nature in any way. The implemented methods and ways value the health of the grapevines and the soil, permitting the growth of the highest-quality fruits.

Oakridge Wines continues incorporating innovative and unique approaches to agriculture and viticulture. They introduce compost teas, cover crops, and insectariums to improve the biodiversity and overall health of the vineyards. All the matured grapes get hand-picked and sorted manually during the harvest season. It ensures and enhances the quality of the produced wines.

During the winemaking process, Oakridge Wines implements traditional techniques and methods. They try to limit and reduce intervention and interference by using their understanding and observation.

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