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.

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

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.

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.