Tillie J Pinot Noir

2023 | Yarra Valley | Pinot Noir

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The 2023 Tillie J Pinot Noir, a wine that beautifully captures the elegance and complexity of this renowned grape var...
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The 2023 Tillie J Pinot Noir, a wine that beautifully captures the elegance and complexity of this renowned grape variety. With its deep ruby hue and delicate aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and a hint of earthy undertones, this Pinot Noir is both intriguing and approachable. Crafted with care in the cool climate of Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Tillie J has created a wine that balances fruit purity with subtle oak influence, resulting in a smooth, silky finish that lingers on the palate.

The minimalist yet striking label, featuring the unique Tillie J logo, is a perfect reflection of the wine's refined character. 

A bottle of 2023 Tillie J Pinot Noir, featuring a minimalist maroon label with the distinct Tillie J logo in silver, symbolising the elegance and sophistication of this wine. The bottle has a white screw cap and stands tall against a white background.

Natillie Johnston, known as Tillie J, is a distinguished viticulturist and winemaker from the Yarra Valley, Australia. A recipient of the prestigious Top 50 Young Gun of Wine Awards for four consecutive years, she won the People's Choice Award in 2023.

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About this Wine

Tillie's wine journey began working at cellar doors in the Yarra Valley, funding her science studies. After earning her degree, she was irresistibly drawn to the wine industry, completing her first harvest in 2012 at Coldstream Hills Wines, founded by James Halliday. This experience fuelled her passion, leading her to pursue postgraduate studies in winemaking and viticulture at the University of Melbourne.

Her career includes positions at esteemed wineries worldwide such as Yarra Yering, Leeuwin Estate, Brokenwood, Cristom, Ponzi, Keller, Cedar Creek, and Yealands. Collaborating with remarkable winemakers, Tillie has forged cherished friendships.

In 2019, Tillie fulfilled her dream of establishing her own wine label, Tillie J Wines, in the Yarra Valley. Her debut 2019 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir received a rating of 95 in the 2020 Wine Companion. Tillie J Wines is now recognized in numerous wine stores and fine-dining establishments across Australia.

Tillie aims to craft wines that authentically reflect their terroir, enjoyable both in youth and after maturation.

Winemaker's Notes

Harvested in early March, this Pinot Noir was sourced from two special sites on the Yarra Valley floor. One in Gruyere and one in Steels Creek. The clones are MV6 and G clone.
The majority of this wine has been destemmed, with a little under 20% whole bunch.
Inoculated with Pinot specific yeast, fermented in small open top stainless fermenters and hand plunged once a day. Twice during peak fermentation.
Once primary fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed and transferred to majority old or neutral oak barriques with one new french oak barrique making up approximately 20% of the entire blend. The wine was then left to complete secondary fermentation in barrel and stayed on lees for a further 6 months before blending, fining and bottling in October.
Energetic and vibrant on the nose, this wine leaps out of the glass with fresh red berries, raspberry licorice and intoxicating musky spice. Supple and lushious on the palate, the wine is light on its feet but with generous flavor. Salivating acidity sees you going back for a second sip.

Technical Info

Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Yarra Valley | Victoria | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 12.5%
Standard Drinks: 7.4
CONTAINS SULPHITES
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

Cellaring Recommendations

The 2023 Tillie J Pinot Noir can be enjoyed now for its bright fruit and silky texture, but it also has the potential to age gracefully over the next 5-7 years, developing further depth and complexity.

Further Information

Tillie's wine journey began working at cellar doors in the Yarra Valley, funding her science studies. After earning her degree, she was irresistibly drawn to the wine industry, completing her first harvest in 2012 at Coldstream Hills Wines, founded by James Halliday. This experience fuelled her passion, leading her to pursue postgraduate studies in winemaking and viticulture at the University of Melbourne.

Her career includes positions at esteemed wineries worldwide such as Yarra Yering, Leeuwin Estate, Brokenwood, Cristom, Ponzi, Keller, Cedar Creek, and Yealands. Collaborating with remarkable winemakers, Tillie has forged cherished friendships.

In 2019, Tillie fulfilled her dream of establishing her own wine label, Tillie J Wines, in the Yarra Valley. Her debut 2019 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir received a rating of 95 in the 2020 Wine Companion. Tillie J Wines is now recognized in numerous wine stores and fine-dining establishments across Australia.

Tillie aims to craft wines that authentically reflect their terroir, enjoyable both in youth and after maturation.

Tillie J Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley

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