Moorilla Muse Pinot Noir 2018

Moorilla Estate, founded in 1958 by the visionary Claudio Alcorso, is one of Tasmania’s pioneering vineyards, beautifully located on the banks of the Derwent River, just north of Hobart. Renowned for its sophisticated, art-inspired wines and contemporary approach, Moorilla has long captured the hearts of wine lovers seeking elegance, complexity, and character. The Muse Pinot Noir, representing the estate’s flagship series, reflects an uncompromising dedication to capturing the terroir-driven purity and refined elegance of Tasmania’s cool-climate Pinot Noir. The 2018 vintage, notable for its excellent fruit concentration and vibrant acidity, received particular acclaim, illustrating the estate’s ongoing commitment to excellence.

Moorilla’s vineyards benefit from their cool maritime location, with diverse soils featuring clay, sandstone, and river gravel, providing ideal conditions for Pinot Noir vines. The cool climate and extended ripening period result in fruit of extraordinary aromatic intensity, vibrant acidity, and expressive minerality. Meticulous hand-harvesting, careful sorting, native yeast fermentation, and ageing in carefully selected French oak barrels ensure precision, complexity, and subtlety in the final wine.

Appearance: Bright ruby-red colour, displaying elegant garnet hues at the rim, reflective of its gentle evolution. Exceptional clarity and luminosity, gracefully transparent with medium-bodied viscosity and fine, slowly descending legs, indicative of refined structure.

Aroma: Complex, captivating aromas of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and raspberries harmoniously interwoven with delicate floral notes of rose petal and violets. Layers of subtle spice, forest floor, dried herbs, and gentle earthy minerality add depth, sophistication, and intrigue.

Taste: Elegantly structured palate, showcasing expressive flavours of red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry complemented by subtle notes of spice, black tea leaf, and nuanced forest floor earthiness. Refined tannins and lively acidity provide impeccable balance, texture, and a graceful complexity.

Finish: Long, polished, and refined, leaving persistent impressions of vibrant red fruits, delicate spice, subtle earthiness, and mineral freshness. The wine’s silky tannins linger gently, highlighting its youthful charm and sophisticated elegance.

Food Pairing: Delightful when paired with grilled duck breast served alongside cherry reduction and wild mushroom risotto, or pan-roasted salmon with sautéed greens and a delicate herb-butter sauce.