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Mac Forbes 'Village' Woori Yallock Pinot Noir 2023
Grape Type Pronunciation: "pee-noh nwah"
Primary flavours
Cherry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Cherry Blossom
Rose
Details
Woori Yallock not only has a magnificent name, but this part of the Yarra Valley also produces some of the country's finest Pinot Noir wines. Mac Forbes has tapped into fruit from two volcanic-soiled vineyards in Woori Yallock for this beautiful love letter to red-fruited Pinot delicacy. Raspberry, cherry, and strawberry aplenty, but it's still a proudly medium-bodied wine of such prettiness and lightly herbal fragrance. It's one extra refreshing Pinot Noir.

Mac Forbes is one of the shining lights in the Yarra Valley. Born and bred in the region, he grew up surrounded by vines and started his winery in 2004. Mac oozes cool with his tight curly locks and laid-back persona that would find him right at home on a surfboard and in a vineyard. Don’t let his dangerous good locks distract you from the amazing impact he is having on the region! His philosophy on winemaking is to put as much care into the vineyard as possible and let the wine reflect the place (that all-important terroir). Indeed, Mac's range of single-vineyard and single-area wines highlights the different moods of the Yarra, with a focus on cooler vineyards and lesser-known parts of the Yarra and letting the site shine through rather than letting too much winemaking get in the way.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Yarra Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Pinot Noir
Wine Maker
Mac Forbes
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
VIC
Pairing guide
There’s rarely a dinner that passes at which we don’t thank the wine gods for Pinot Noir. It’s the ever-versatile, ever-satisfying red wine that seems to pair well with pretty much anything, and it’s always there to help us out when inspiration fails, and we need a top match for a meal. This Mac Forbes Pinot is a wine that simply adores lamb, duck, and roasted fowl and also works wonders with ham and charcuterie, although with its lightness, this will also take on more delicate foods. Looking for something to pair with that beetroot or mushroom veggie dish. this Pinot Noir has you covered as well.
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Food
Pork Sausage
Roasted Duck
Tastes
Light
Spicy
Moods
Excited
Contemplative
Seasons
Summer
Autumn
Spring
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Wine region
Yarra Valley, Australia
The Yarra Valley is a picturesque wine region located just outside of Melbourne, Australia. The region is known for its cool climate and diverse range of soils, which are well-suited to the production of a wide variety of wine styles, including sparkling wines, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. The Yarra Valley has a rich history of winemaking, with the first grapevines being planted in the 1830s. Today, the region is home to more than 80 wineries, making it a popular destination for wine tourists and local enthusiasts alike. So whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just looking to try something new, the Yarra Valley is sure to have something for you
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