Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Australia

Sub-regional Pinot Noir from Woori Yallock — the warmest, richest Yarra Valley sub-region. Wild fermentation; 40-50% whole bunch; aged 10 months in French oak (25% new). Dark cherry, spice, forest floor, and dark herb with more flesh and richness than the cooler Healesville parcels. Consistently Mac Forbes' most immediately accessible and richly flavoured Pinot. 93-95 points regularly from James Halliday.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Earthy Pinot harmonises with forest mushroom depth
• main: Yarra Pinot lifts duck fat with bright acidity and silky tannins
• main: Silky Pinot texture mirrors salmon's richness without overpowering
• starter: Iron-rich parfait echoes Pinot's dark fruit and forest floor notes
• main: Bright red fruit cuts pork fat; soft tannins complement crackling
• main: Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Pinot Noir's richness and warmth of fruit pairs naturally with duck confit — the concentrated dark cherry mirrors the wine's generous fruit while Puy lentils provide the earthy, mineral backdrop that amplifies the wine's forest floor character.
• starter: Earthy beetroot and tart cheese bridge wine's red fruit and mineral spine