Tasting Notes
Doug's vineyard sits at 540 m elevation, it was planted in 2001 to a mix of clones predominantly MV6 along with 114 and 115. Planted on a hill with a North East orientation the soil is volcanic, rocky red basalt. The fruit was fermented with approximately 50% of the entire bunches retained and the remaining 50% de-stemmed. Pressed and transferred to seasoned French barriques. 15 months maturation with only small amounts of sulphur added along the way, no fining or filtration. - Winery Note
Cooler climate Macedon Ranges, whole bunch winemaking, lower 12% alc and a distinct root vegetable angle over the raspberry fruit make this a distinctive interesting Pinot. Best with food like roast chicken and veggies maybe. - Michael L
Dilworth & Allain is a small-scale, artisanal winery founded in 2017 by winemaker Chris Dilworth and artist-winemaker Loïque Allain. Based in Leonards Hill near Daylesford, Victoria, they work with vineyards across the Macedon Ranges—farming two sites themselves—and produce exceptionally low volumes, each wine crafted with a strong sense of place.
Chris brings deep experience from winemaking stints in Australia and Burgundy, while Loïque’s background in fine arts informs both the creative approach to winemaking and the distinctive hand-designed labels. Together, they have developed a reputation for thoughtful, terroir-focused wines that combine precision with artistry.
Their range includes expressive Riesling (often made with skin contact), textural Chardonnay from old vines, and elegant Pinot Noir from the Romsey area. All are made with minimal intervention, native yeasts, and only sulphur as an additive, reflecting a philosophy of purity and authenticity.
In just a few years, Dilworth & Allain have established themselves as one of the Macedon Ranges’ most exciting new producers, celebrated for wines of energy, clarity and quiet intensity.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Macedon |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |