Handpicked Wines is known for crafting expressive, regionally focused wines from Australia’s leading cool-climate regions. The Regional Selections range captures the essence of each terroir, and the Yarra Valley Pinot Noir is one of its most consistently admired releases — vibrant, refined, and true to the region’s classic style.
Vineyard
Sourced from select vineyards across the Yarra Valley, planted on a mix of volcanic and clay-loam soils, the 2024 Pinot Noir benefits from the region’s cool ripening conditions. Hand-picked fruit, gentle fermentations, and maturation in seasoned French oak ensure purity, brightness, and fine texture.
Vintage
The 2024 vintage was cool and even, marked by long ripening and excellent fruit health. The season delivered Pinot Noir with lifted aromatics, fresh acidity, and elegant tannin structure — a beautifully balanced vintage for Yarra Valley reds.
Tasting Notes
The 2024 Handpicked Regional Selections Yarra Valley Pinot Noir opens with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and rose petal, supported by hints of spice and forest floor. The palate is light to medium-bodied and silky, offering bright red fruit, gentle savoury notes, and soft, supple tannins. A fresh, clean finish highlights the wine’s cool-climate purity.
Technical Information
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Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
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Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
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Alcohol: ~13%
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Maturation: Seasoned French oak & stainless steel
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Closure: Screwcap
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Drinking Window: 2024–2029
A Collectible Gem
The 2024 Handpicked Yarra Valley Pinot Noir is an elegant and approachable cool-climate red — aromatic, smooth, and beautifully balanced. A standout value Pinot Noir that reflects the charm and finesse of the Yarra Valley.
