It's here, Ridge Series Pinot Noir 2024
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It's Here. Introducing the Ridge Series Pinot Noir 2024
Some wines take time to find their moment. The Ridge Series is ours.
At Red Hill Estate, we've always believed that great wine starts in the vineyard - shaped by place, by climate, by the quiet decisions a winemaker makes when nobody's watching. The Ridge Series is the fullest expression of that belief. Named for our home at Main Ridge, it's a wine that couldn't come from anywhere else.
A New Expression of Place
The Ridge Series was born from our move to Main Ridge - a chance to look at what we'd built, where we'd arrived, and what we wanted to say. Not louder. Not bigger. Just truer. Wines of elegance, depth, and quiet confidence that let the place do the talking.
In the Cellar with Donna
Winemaker Donna Stephens has been at the heart of this release from the beginning. For Donna, winemaking at this level is less about intervention and more about presence - being there at the right moment, reading the wine, and knowing when to let it be.
"There is always a moment in the cellar when a wine shows you it's ready. This Pinot Noir had one of those moments. I remember standing there late one evening, the winery quiet, noticing this gentle lift of cherry and spice from the fermenter. It felt balanced and complete already. From then on, it was about not overworking it — just guiding it carefully and letting those natural flavours come through."
That instinct is written all over the 2024 vintage. On the nose, lifted cherry, cranberry and wild strawberry, threaded with rose petal and subtle spice. The palate is soft and finely structured, with a cool-climate brightness that carries through to a long, graceful finish. Nothing forced. Nothing unnecessary.
"What I love most about this wine is how easy it is to enjoy. It has a nice brightness, soft texture, and a quiet depth that keeps you coming back for another sip. It doesn't try too hard — it just feels true to where it came from. I'm really proud to put my name to it, and I hope when you open a bottle, you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it."
Available Now
The Ridge Series Pinot Noir 2024 is available now online and at the cellar door. Come and taste it with us Thursday through Monday, or order a bottle to your door.