Serré, planted in 1984 and certified organic in 2021, is the oldest high-density vineyard planting in Australia. The vineyard was inspired by Stuart Hooper's love of the great wines of Burgundy, and its tight spacing, low trellising and low-yielding vines combined with the uniqueness of our place in the world, contribute to produce wines of great power, elegance and harmony. Viticulture Serré, planted in 1984 and extended in 1986, is certified organic as of 2021. It is planted at 1.2m x 1.2m spacing (6,944 vines/hectare) with MV6 clone Pinot Noir on its own roots. This is likely the oldest high-density planting of Pinot Noir in Australia. With north-south row orientation and a complex soil profile of mixed clay over weathered basalt and limestone, it is naturally low-yielding. This vineyard is responsible for some of our finest, most powerful, and long-lived Pinot Noir wines. Winemaking The fruit was handpicked, completely destemmed, and fermented on skins for 10 days before pressing to French oak hogshead barrels, 40% of which were new. The wine was left undisturbed, went through malolactic fermentation in spring, and was blended and bottled in February. Tasting Note Serré shows the characteristic dark fruit, spice, and herbal complexity on the nose. The palate is powerful, firm, and tightly framed, with serious tannin structure and depth. This vintage speaks to the warmer conditions, but still with focus and intensity. Built for age and shaped by the site’s density and vine age. A wine of presence and power. Reviews