Gapsted Buffalo King Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Product Description

Winery Overview

Gapsted Estate works with vineyards across north eastern Victoria, including the King Valley, a region well suited to Pinot Noir thanks to its cooler climate and alpine influence. The Buffalo range is about making wines that are honest, balanced, and easy to enjoy, while still showing where they come from. This Pinot Noir is made in a fresh, modern style that focuses on fruit clarity and drinkability.

Region and Vintage Conditions

The 2023 season in the King Valley was shaped by a third consecutive La Niña, bringing cooler temperatures and challenging conditions through flowering and ripening. Yields were lower than average, but the slower growing season helped preserve acidity and build flavour naturally. The result is fruit with good intensity, freshness, and balance, ideal for a lighter, more refined Pinot Noir style.

Winemaking Techniques

The Pinot Noir was harvested at optimal ripeness to retain freshness and varietal character. After gentle processing, fermentation was managed carefully to extract flavour without overworking the wine. A portion of older oak was used to add subtle structure and texture, without dominating the fruit. The focus throughout was on keeping the wine clean, balanced, and true to the variety.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright ruby red.
Aroma: Red cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, with light spice and subtle earthy notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied and smooth, showing fresh red fruit flavours with fine tannins and balanced acidity.
Finish: Clean and persistent, with gentle savoury notes and good length.

Key Characteristics

• Cool climate Pinot Noir from the King Valley

• Fresh red fruit profile with fine tannins

• Light to medium body and balanced acidity

• Made for early to mid-term enjoyment
  
  

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Pinot Noir is very food friendly. It pairs well with roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, or simple pasta and risotto. It also works nicely on its own when you want something lighter and easy to drink.

Vintage Note

*Vintage may vary. Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is displayed, however variations can occur.