{"product_id":"2024-dexter-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Dexter Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Dexter Pinot Noir is a single vineyard Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir from Tod and Debbie Dexter's Tuerong site. Bright, aromatic and finely structured, it captures the cool-climate lift of wild strawberry, cherry, spice and floral detail, with a small whole-bunch component adding extra perfume and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 growing season began with mild spring temperatures, followed by heavy rainfall from December to February. While disease pressure was high across the region, Dexter's lower-elevation, northern Mornington Peninsula site retained clean, disease-free fruit. Cool late-summer temperatures allowed ideal ripening, with natural acidity and strong flavour concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach clone was hand picked separately at optimal ripeness. Fruit was destemmed without crushing and placed into small open fermenters, where the whole berry must cold soaked for two to three days before fermentation. A portion of the MV6 clone was whole-bunch fermented with ten days of carbonic maceration, making up around 5% of the final blend. Fermentation peaked at around 32°C, with cap plunging up to twice per day. The wine was gently pressed to French oak puncheons, with 25% new oak, 10% second use, 25% third use and 40% older oak, where malolactic fermentation occurred before winter. It was bottled in late December 2024, 11 months after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle vineyard Pinot Noir from Dexter's Mornington Peninsula estate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e94 points from Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMV6, D5V12 and Pommard Pinot Noir clones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhole berry fermentation with around 5% whole bunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrinking window from 2026 to 2034.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lovely wine, pretty and aromatic, juicy and supple... It's lighter framed and elegant, with fine tannins.\" Published 16 June 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild strawberry and raspberry pie, with five spice, nutmeg and lifted floral components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust-ripe cherry, plum sauce and Sichuan pepper lead the soft entry, with confected fruit and spice from the whole-bunch component. Lattice-like tannins provide structure and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury in detail, with fruit sweetness carrying the finish and expected to build with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with duck, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, salmon, pork and lightly spiced Asian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink from 2026 to 2034.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Dexter Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDexter Wines is based at Tuerong on the Mornington Peninsula, where Tod and Debbie Dexter planted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 1987. Tod Dexter's experience includes seven years at Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley and a decade as head winemaker at Stonier Wines. The Dexter vineyard is planted on a north-facing slope, shaped by natural drainage, cooling sea breezes and careful site management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Dexter Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClones: MV6 37%, D5V12 26%, Pommard 21%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine - Light and Perfumed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOak Maturation: French oak puncheons, 25% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003epH: 3.49\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal Acidity: 5.75g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bacchus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52326029197614,"sku":"6718520095","price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024_Dexter_Mornington_Peninsula_Pinot_Noir.jpg?v=1784515968","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-dexter-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}