This is an elite Mornington Peninsula operation that is producing outstanding examples of Pinot Noir that rival the best in the country at the moment.
From a single block in Balnarring, this is a single-minded project was built out of a singular focus shared by husband and wife team, Kevin Bell and Tricia Byrnes.
The goal from the outset has been to produce Pinot Noirs that faithfully display the unique terroir of their site. The wines are powerful, brooding and deep. They have a savouriness and a structure which conjures up thoughts of Burgundy but delivered with a distinctly Australian accent.
95 Points James Halliday
Maybe it’s the core of just-right sweet cherry fruit and spice, or the savoury nuances or the well-placed lithe tannins and refreshing acidity, whatever it is, this is finest Hommage to date. Drink by 2029.
