Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula, Australia

Single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the McCutcheon site on red volcanic soil over limestone. Maritime Mornington Peninsula at its finest: silky and elegant with red cherry, rose petal, dried herb, and earthy mineral depth. The farthest site from the winery; cooler and most Burgundian in character. 14 months in French oak (30% new).

Pairing intelligence

• main: Maritime Pinot Noir's cherry and rose petal are classic with duck; orange echoes wine's natural fruit brightness
• main: Mornington Peninsula Pinot's silky tannin and mineral depth are magnificent with delicate slow-roasted lamb rack
• fish course: Cool-climate Pinot Noir's earthy mineral works beautifully with salmon's richness; lentils and bacon bridge earthy notes