Ashton Hills has long been a benchmark for Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, thanks to the pioneering work of founder Stephen George and the estate's high-altitude vineyards in the Piccadilly Valley. The 2023 release draws fruit from a handful of trusted grower vineyards surrounding the estate, benefitting from varied site expression while remaining true to the fine-boned Ashton Hills style. Grapes were handpicked and wild fermented in small open-top vessels with 10% whole bunch, then basket pressed to seasoned French oak for maturation on lees. The wine opens with bright aromatics of cherry, strawberry coulis and baking spice, leading to a palate layered with forest floor, beetroot, plum and lifted acidity wrapped in soft, dusty tannins. This is an elegant, energetic Adelaide Hills Pinot that balances savoury complexity with juicy charm.