Oof there is plenty going on in this seriously impressive organic WA Pinot Noir. It's spicy and a little meaty, with this really interesting dark cherry mulchy floral wildness to it. After the initial theatrics, this Pinot settles into its powerful rhythm, with all the layers of soft edges red and black fruits that feel so substantial compared to many other similar Pinot Noir releases.

Marron Creek Wine Co. is the work of Brian Kent, who is also the chief winemaker at Western Australian star winery Frankland Estate. The Marron Creek project is centred around a forgotten jewel - a certified organic vineyard once known as the Old Kent River in the very south of the Frankland River region. Not only does the property boast forty-year-old vines, but they're surrounded by a series of ponds filled with local West Australian marron, hence the name. Who wouldn't want an old vineyard with ponds full of amazing local crayfish? The wines are impressive, too, with a trio of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz/Syrah that look cool, spicy and yet rather powerful. Not that we'd expect anything else for a winemaker who already produces some of WA's most famous wines under the Frankland Estate label!