Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024, underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability across the environmental, social, and economic aspects of their business. Winemakers are Andrew’s son Patrick and his partner Greta (from the 2022 vintage). 100% MV6 Clone. Big shift on the label (downwards) in alcohol from the 2024. Note: Bottle image is of 24, but naught else has changed.

Kyneton Ridge, Skipping Rabbit, Pinot Noir, Macedon Ranges, 2025

Medium garnet in colour. Ripe and darkly juicy. Red to black fruits with tart edges: rustic, charry meatiness meats sweet/sour Chinese dried plum to black cherry. Even flow, smooth with little rumbles of tannin. The tail finishes with the peacock tail flourish to underline its Pinosity. There’s a brooding focus to the close, like an uncomfortable eye-holding gaze. No need to put this away.

RRP: $38
Alc: 12%
Rating: 92/100

Wine sample courtesy of Kyneton Ridge