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Main Ridge The Acre Pinot Noir 2012

  • Halliday's Wine Companion
    94 Points
Main Ridge The Acre Pinot Noir 2012
  • Halliday's Wine Companion
    94 Points
Main Ridge The Acre Pinot Noir 2012
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Main Ridge The Acre Pinot Noir 2012

SKU: MRTA201210 UCAU
15 Plus Years
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Main Ridge Estate was the first commercial winery on the Mornington Peninsula in 1975.

94pts, James Halliday!

Sourced from a phenomenal private cellar.

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Tasting Notes

Main Ridge The Acre Pinot Noir 2012 is a distinguished expression from Main Ridge Estate, Australia’s pioneering winery on the Mornington Peninsula, established in 1975 as the region’s first commercial producer. This premium Pinot Noir is a true reflection of the cool climate and maritime influences that define the Mornington Peninsula, contributing to its vibrant acidity, refined elegance, and exceptional aging potential.

Carefully sourced from a phenomenal private cellar, this 2012 vintage has garnered an impressive 94 points from renowned critic James Halliday, underscoring its superior quality and craftsmanship. The wine unveils complex aromas of ripe cherries, subtle spice, and earthy undertones, perfectly balanced by silky tannins and a long, persistent finish. Its layered structure and depth capture the essence of the region's terroir and illustrate the potential for graceful maturation.

The 2012 growing season offered favorable conditions, enhancing flavor concentration while preserving the natural acidity essential for this Pinot Noir’s vibrant character and longevity. The cool climate of the Mornington Peninsula nurtures grapes that develop intense varietal purity, making this vintage a benchmark for excellence.

Main Ridge The Acre 2012 embodies the historic legacy and steadfast commitment to quality that Main Ridge Estate has upheld for decades. This wine stands as an elegant and refined representation of one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions.

  • Main Ridge Estate was the first commercial winery on the Mornington Peninsula, founded in 1975.
  • Earned an outstanding 94 points from James Halliday, reflecting exceptional critical acclaim.
  • Sourced from a phenomenal private cellar, ensuring premium provenance and condition.

Experience the distinct profile and sophisticated character of the Mornington Peninsula with this remarkable Pinot Noir, a true collectible for enthusiasts and connoisseurs appreciating world-class Australian wines.

Critic Scores

Lighter colour than its Half Acre sibling; the scented bouquet has distinctly flowery aromas of red flowers and roses, the light and lively palate providing an essay of the ethereal flavours light-bodied pinots can provide.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Main Ridge Estate was established at Red Hill in 1975 by Nat and Rosalie White, the first commercial winery on the Mornington Peninsula. The Acre is one of two tiny estate blocks and tends to give a lighter, more perfumed style than its Half Acre sibling. It sits on red basalt-derived Ferrosol soils at around 250 metres in a cool maritime climate, with close-planted, hand-tended vines cropped at very low yields. The 2012 vintage was an excellent, even year on the Peninsula, with a mild ripening period that favoured the fragrant, ethereal expression of Pinot Noir this block is known for.

Vinification

Following the estate's long-held method, the fruit was hand-picked and fermented with wild yeasts, given an extended time on skins before pressing to French oak, where the wine matured for well over a year prior to an unfined, unfiltered bottling. The emphasis throughout is on gentle, low-intervention handling to preserve the block's delicacy. The wine shows flowery aromas of red flowers and roses over a light-bodied, lively palate that captures the ethereal side of Peninsula Pinot.

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