Stonier Merrick's Pinot Noir 2025

Stonier’s new lease on life under Julian Grounds is yielding some remarkable results, and this debut release from Thompson’s Lane in Merricks is a serious statement piece.

Combining the north-facing Gance block with their own Merricks site, they've managed to capture the darker, more enigmatic side of the peninsula. It includes a 20% whole-bunch component that acts less like an obvious green stalk hit and more like a subtle seasoning to frame the fruit.  

It kicks off with a highly fragrant, earth-driven opening before unfurling into a deep pool of dark berries and autumn florals. It has that brilliant tension between sweet and sour elements that makes great Pinot Noir so seductive. There's great weight and depth to the palate, with fleshy berries, stone fruits and lovely mature tannins.

A phenomenal introduction to a new single-vineyard classic.