2021 Paringa Estate Single Vineyard 'The Paringa' Pinot Noir 750ml

Overview

The 2021 Paringa Estate Single Vineyard "The Paringa" Pinot Noir 750ml is the flagship Pinot Noir from Paringa Estate, one of Mornington Peninsula's most celebrated wineries. Produced exclusively from the original estate vineyard planted in 1985, this single-vineyard release represents the pinnacle of the estate's Pinot Noir program, combining power, elegance and remarkable site expression.

Crafted by Lindsay McCall and Jamie McCall, The Paringa Pinot Noir is a benchmark cool-climate Australian Pinot, renowned for its precision, complexity and exceptional ageing potential. With meticulous vineyard management and restrained winemaking, the 2021 vintage beautifully captures the character of the Red Hill subregion and the unique maritime climate of Mornington Peninsula.

Vintage & Winemaking

The 2021 growing season delivered excellent ripening conditions across Mornington Peninsula, producing fruit with outstanding purity, concentration and natural balance. The mature estate vines, planted in 1985, yielded intensely flavoured berries while retaining vibrant acidity and aromatic lift, creating an elegant yet structured Pinot Noir built for long-term cellaring.

Fruit was hand harvested from the original estate vineyard before undergoing small-batch fermentation. The wine was matured in French oak barriques, allowing the vineyard's character to remain the focal point while adding subtle texture, spice and complexity. The result is a finely detailed Pinot Noir with exceptional length, mineral tension and seamless integration.

Product Highlights

• Flagship single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Paringa Estate
• Sourced exclusively from estate vines planted in 1985
• Benchmark Mornington Peninsula cool-climate Pinot Noir
• 95-point release from leading Australian critics
• Exceptional purity, mineral tension and ageing potential
• Produced in limited quantities each vintage

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Bright medium ruby with youthful crimson highlights and exceptional clarity.

Aroma

Perfumed aromas of cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry are layered with cedar, mint, dried herbs, tea leaf and subtle forest floor complexity, supported by delicate spice and mineral notes.

Palate

Medium-bodied and beautifully composed, offering vibrant red berry fruit, savoury spice, orange zest and fine graphite-like tannins. A silky texture is balanced by refreshing acidity and pronounced mineral precision, delivering remarkable depth without excess weight.

Finish

Exceptionally long, focused and refined, finishing with lingering red fruits, savoury herbs, fine spice and persistent mineral freshness.

Food Pairing

The 2021 Paringa Estate Single Vineyard "The Paringa" Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with:

• Duck breast with cherry reduction
• Roast quail
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Herb-crusted pork loin
• Brie, Comté or mature Gruyère

Serving Temperature: 15–17°C

Cellaring Potential

Already displaying remarkable finesse and harmony, the 2021 The Paringa Pinot Noir has the structure, acidity and concentration to reward extended cellaring, developing greater complexity and savoury nuance over the next 15 years or more.

Recommended drinking window: 2025–2040+

Critic Scores & Reviews

"Wonderful length and precision, everything is fine tuned and not a hair out of place while it travels the long road to the finish."

— Stuart Knox