Ten Minutes by Tractor Down the Hill Estate Pinot Noir is a sophisticated Australian wine handcrafted in Mornington Peninsula. It boasts a brilliant ruby colour and entices with a bouquet of ripe red fruits, wild herbs, and subtle earthy tones. On the palate, it surprises with a remarkable complexity, interweaving lush strawberries, cherries, and a hint of spice. The finish is sustained, displaying a pleasing minerality and soft tannins. This medium-bodied Pinot Noir remarkably reflects the terroir, balancing elegance and intensity. Perfectly suitable for cellaring, it makes an exquisite companion to a discerning dinner party.

Tasting Notes

With the Estate Pinot Noir now split into two, this wine is a celebration of the lower, warmer Ten Minutes By Tractor vineyard sites, and in 2017 it’s all from the low-yielding Coolart Road Vineyard. Here, that means a wonderfully generous and approachable Pinot that captures a perfect ripening season. A Pinot with a palate flush with red fruit and cranberry and dry tannins. A more masculine wine compared to the ‘Up the Hill’ and immediately enjoyable.

About the Winery

Since 1997, nestled in the picturesque vineyards of Mornington Peninsula, the Ten Minutes by Tractor estate has been meticulously crafting world-renowned wines. Surrounded by magnificent hillsides, this extraordinary Australian winery distils the essence of its pristine environment into every bottle of its signature Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and more.

Upon entering the estate, one cannot help but marvel at the mesmerising scenic panorama of the vineyard cascading down the rolling hills towards the azure waters of the Mornington Peninsula. Spanning five vineyards in particular, the wines are defined by their profound sense of place and their distinctive characteristics that showcase the diversity of the region.

Appreciated by wine connoisseurs across the globe; Ten Minutes by Tractor doesn’t just offer premium wines – they bring an immersive, indulgent experience. Their award-winning, elegant on-site restaurant fuses the finest local ingredients with imaginative cooking techniques to create seasonal, modern cuisine. Pairing their dishes with the winery’s spectacular wines elevates the dining experience to new tantalising heights.

In any of their elegant tasting rooms, visitors can savour guided tastings that reveal the subtleties between plots, vintages, and varietals. Under the guidance of passionate, insightful staff, guests are transported on a sensory journey that defines the richness and complexity of Ten Minutes by Tractor’s offerings.

What truly sets this winery apart, though, is their unwavering commitment to sustainability. From adopting precision viticulture techniques to minimise water usage, to prioritising biodiversity and enhancing the wellbeing of the local wildlife, their innovative environmental ethos has given them the much-reserved title of sustainability pioneers in the wine world.

In essence, Ten Minutes by Tractor embodies what it means to make exquisite wine. It's not merely about producing a beverage rather they harness the richness of their terroir while harmonising with nature, creating a sublime symphony of taste that becomes a testament to the Australian landscape. Fuse that with an exceptional dining experience and underscores their unshakeable place among the globe's greatest wineries.

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