- Last updated on March 1, 2023
Welcome! Moorooduc Pinot Noir review.
Moorooduc Pinot Noir is a beautifully crafted wine hailing from the Mornington Peninsula in Australia.
This Pinot Noir is a testament to the passion and dedication of the winemakers at Moorooduc Estate, who have carefully tended to the vines and crafted the wine with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Find below our Moorooduc Pinot Noir review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Moorooduc Pinot Noir Review
- Brand: Moorooduc
- Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Region: Australia, Mornington Peninsula
- Tasting Notes: Black Cherry & Blackberry fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Burgundy / 55-64 °F (13-18 °C) / Decant ~1hr
- Storage: Up to 5 years
- Price Range: ~$40
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Moorooduc Pinot Noir review: What's its color?
Moorooduc Pinot Noir has a stunning garnet color with a slight orange hue on the rim and fat slow falling legs.
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Moorooduc Pinot Noir review: What are the flavors?
Moorooduc Pinot Noir is entirely made from Pinot Noir grapes and aged 17 months in 25% new French oak barrels.
On the nose, it offers a bouquet of ripe dark fruits, including blackberry and black cherry, with hints of spice, earthy notes, and a touch of smokiness.
On the palate, it has a medium body with a silky texture that coats the mouth.
The wine’s acidity is well balanced with its tannins, providing a long, smooth finish.
On the palate, flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and plum are complemented by hints of vanilla and a subtle hint of smokiness.
Is Moorooduc Pinot Noir wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Moorooduc Pinot Noir wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Moorooduc Pinot Noir review: Which food pairs well with it?
Moorooduc Pinot Noir pairs exceptionally well with a range of dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options such as roasted vegetables with a balsamic glaze or a hearty mushroom risotto.
For those who prefer meat, this wine is a perfect match for roasted pork, duck, or lamb.
For cheese pairings, try with creamy Brie, Pecorino, or nutty Gouda.
Moorooduc Pinot Noir review: What's its alcohol content?
Moorooduc Pinot Noir wine’s alcohol content is 13.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Moorooduc Pinot Noir wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have higher calories per glass than wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Moorooduc Estate?
Here is an extract from the Moorooduc Estate website:
“Great wine begins on the vine.
Here at Moorooduc Estate we strive, with continuing dedication and attention to detail, to bring the fruit of the vine to the glass, in the most honest and delicious reflection of place and varieties grown.“
Conclusion
Overall, Moorooduc Pinot Noir is a fantastic example of the high-quality wines that are produced in the Mornington Peninsula region.
With its complex and elegant flavors, this wine is a testament to the passion and dedication of the winemakers at Moorooduc Estate.
Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a delicious meal, this Pinot Noir is sure to delight any wine lover.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Cheers!
