Personalised Moss Wood Autrement Pinot Noir 2024 13.7% 750ml

 

TASTING NOTES

 

APPEARANCE

Vibrant crimson red, clear and bright condition.

 

AROMA

A lifted and expressive nose showing primary aromas of red fruits - straw- berry, raspberry and red cherry - supported by floral notes of rose petal and potpourri. Beneath the fruit lies subtle complexity, with background hints of cedar, mushroom and forest floor. Gentle spice notes of clove and charred oak round out the nose.

 

PALATE

The palate is driven by vibrant red fruit flavours - strawberry, cherry and red- currant - that give the wine a lively and generous presence through the front and mid-palate. There is impressive red fruit density, offering concentration without being sappy or heavy. These characters are layered with savoury notes of dried herbs, mushroom and a hint of forest floor, providing subtle complexi- ty. The texture is supple and velvety, with fine tannins and bright acidity sitting neatly in the background, carrying the wine through to a long, elegant finish.

 

CELLARING POTENTIAL

The wine offers vivd Pinot expression now, but its composition suggests it will evolve beautifully. We expect further bottle development over the next five years and potential to move toward more savoury and complex charac- ters with time. Between seven and ten years of age, those who appreciate Pinot Noir’s earthy, mushroom bouquet layered with bright fruit will be well rewarded.

 

VINIFICATION

Fruit was hand-picked and trucked to Moss Wood, where it was meticulously hand sorted. To build savoury complexity, 30% of the fruit was fermented as whole bunches, with the remaining 70% destemmed. The must was chilled to 8°C and held for 48 hours for cold soaking - to extract colour, flavour, and tannin. After the cold soak, the must was allowed to warm and fermentation began spontaneously with wild yeast. This approach was taken with the aim of en- hancing aromatic expression and mouthfeel. Once fermentation had reached approximately 3-4% alcohol, we seeded the tanks with cultured Saccharomy- ces cerevisiae yeast to ensure a reliable fermentation to dryness. Hand plung- ing was done three times daily, and fermentation temperatures were held to a maximum of 32°C. After 16 days on skins, each batch was pressed individually and completed primary and malolactic fermentation in tank.

 

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Country: Australia

Region: Margaret River

Vintage: 2024

Variety: Pinot Noir

alcohol volume: 13.7

closure: Screwcap

volume: 750

wine style: Red (Light Medium Bodied)

Reviews:

Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot - 94 Pts

The name “Autrement,” meaning “in another way” in French, reflects Moss Wood’s journey in Pinot Noir discovery. This wine is crafted from fruit sourced in the southern Karridale region, 60 kilometers south of Moss Wood’s Wilyabrup base. Moss Wood has a history of exploring pinot noir from different regions, including Pemberton (1991–2003) and Mornington Peninsula (2008–2010). In 2024, a hot season, the southern vineyards performed admirably. The wine is made from three different clones, contributing to its complexity. It displays a bright crimson colour and a nose dominated by primary red fruits such as strawberries and raspberries, with a faint hint of truffle. The palate is structured with a bony thread typical of Pinot Noir, balanced by good fruit density and juiciness. Flavours of red fruits, dried herbs, and truffle create a compelling combination. Enjoyable for early or medium-term drinking, it also has the structure to age gracefully.

Melissa Moore, The Real Review - 93 Pts

Bright crimson, with inviting aromas of red cherry pie and dusty forest roads. There's a ripe sweetness on the palate with a line of tangy acidity as backbone, all wrapped in a frame of velvety tannins that grip until the end. Drinks well now and will hold for a few more years yet.