Mercer Preservative Free Pinot Noir 2023: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Cherry & Herb-Fresh

A bright, crowd-pleasing Pinot Noir from Mudgee that even many white-wine lovers get around. Expect lip-smacking cherry and raspberry fruit, plus that fresh bunch of green herbs lift. The palate is dry and light-to-medium bodied, shaped by gentle, silky tannins and lively natural acidity, finishing clean and savoury. Pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes and it becomes dangerously drinkable.

Highlights

• No Added Preservative + vegan-suitable
• Winery notes: cherry, raspberry and fresh green herbs
• Light-to-medium body with a silky, tidy finish
• From Mudgee, NSW
• 13% ABV

Tasting Notes

Cherry and raspberry fruit leads the charge, with a lifted herbal edge that keeps it fresh rather than sweet-fruited. The palate is light-to-medium bodied, silky and tidy, finishing dry with a clean, savoury line that makes it very easy to pair.

Winemaking

Made preservative-free with careful, gentle handling to protect Pinot’s delicate aromatics. The style is all about freshness and drinkability—fruit purity, soft tannins and minimal heaviness.

Vineyard & Vintage

From Mudgee, NSW, where the elevation and cooler nights help preserve natural acidity. That freshness is what gives the wine its lively, clean finish.

Why We Love It

It’s a Pinot that behaves beautifully: bright fruit, a hint of herbs, silky texture and a dry finish. It also suits a wide range of palates—especially when you want a red that feels light and flattering rather than heavy.

Food Pairing

Perfect with earthy, savoury flavours and lighter proteins—think mushroom dishes, chicken, salmon and duck.

Try matching this wine with →

• Miso salmon — Find a Recipe
• Mushroom pasta — Find a Recipe
• Duck salad — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Park picnic, girls’ dinner, or a “red, but keep it light” night. Chill it slightly, bring the snacks, and you’re sorted.

Cellaring

Best enjoyed for its bright fruit and herbal lift. Drink now and over the next 2–4 years. Once opened, re-cork and refrigerate; it’s best within 1–2 days.

Producer

Mercer Wines is known for modern, vibrant wines made with a light touch—especially their preservative-free range. Crafted gently in vineyard and winery, with a focus on regenerative-minded growers and fruit purity, the wines are designed to be fresh, expressive and easy to enjoy without added preservatives.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love this style, these are worth adding to your next mixed dozen:

• Same producer, crisp, dry rosé — Mercer Preservative Free Rose 2024
• Best-value preservative-free Shiraz — Organic Vines Preservative Free Shiraz 2023
• Another preservative-free Pinot Noir to compare — Temple Bruer Preservative Free Pinot Noir 2024

FAQ

What does Mercer Preservative Free Pinot Noir taste like?

Bright cherry and raspberry with a fresh green herb lift. It’s dry, light-to-medium bodied and silky, finishing clean and savoury.

Is it sweet or dry?

Dry. The fruit is bright and juicy, but the finish is tidy and not sugary.

Is it preservative-free?

It’s a No Added Preservative wine, meaning no sulphur dioxide preservatives are added. Like all wine, it may still contain small, naturally occurring sulphites from fermentation.

Is it vegan friendly?

Yes—this wine is labelled vegan suitable.

Should I chill it?

Yes—especially in warmer weather. A quick 10–20 minutes in the fridge makes the cherry fruit pop and keeps it super refreshing.

What foods does it pair best with?

Mushrooms, roast chicken, salmon, duck, and lighter pasta dishes. It’s also lovely with a cheese board if you lean toward softer cheeses.

How long will it last after opening?

Re-cork and refrigerate; it’s best within 1–2 days while the fruit stays fresh.

Who will love it?

If you like Pinot Noir that’s bright, silky and easy to drink (or you’re usually a white-wine girl but want a red that won’t feel heavy), this is a very friendly pick.

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