Tasting Notes
Pinots that give you a sense of mystery are rare in Australia. My first clue here came from the texture - very fine chalk - and a sense of dark full fruit. Yet the mouthfeel was somehow lighter, finer, intriguing. With time came the smell and tastes of black cherry and non-sweet spices. This is a complete Pinot from the cool climate hills (430m) outside Ballarat, in Mt Langhi Giiran territory; basalt, clay and ironstone soils. Rare and complex! 12.8% alc. - Michael L
A Pinot that perfectly balances fruit and savouriness. The classic Pinot primary notes of strawberry, raspberry, a touch of cranberry, violets and roses with brooding mulberries held together with earthiness, umami savouriness and baking spices. A wine that will give you want you want immediately out of the glass but also rewards the contemplative drinker wanting to discover its subtleties. A very rare and unique expression of what Pinot is capable of in Australia. - Aaron C.
Eastern Peake is a small, family-run estate in Coghills Creek near Ballarat, founded in the 1980s by Norman Latta and now guided by his son Owen. The vineyards sit on volcanic soils at around 430 metres altitude, a cool and windswept site that naturally produces fruit of delicacy, structure and bright acidity. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the main focus, with Syrah also playing an important role, each variety shaped by the high-altitude climate and the purity of the soils.
Farming is sustainable and low-input, with an emphasis on maintaining vineyard health and balance. In the cellar, Owen Latta follows a hands-off approach, favouring wild fermentations, minimal additions and gentle handling to capture site transparency. Maturation takes place mainly in older French oak, allowing the wines’ natural texture and minerality to shine through.
Eastern Peake has built a reputation for producing finely structured, elegant wines that speak clearly of their terroir. Today, the estate is recognised as one of Victoria’s most distinctive cool-climate producers, combining family heritage with a modern, thoughtful approach.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Ballarat |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |