Raw Vine Preservative Free Pinot Noir 2023: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Perfumed & Pretty

A soft, elegant Pinot Noir from the cool hills of Eden Valley, made with certified organic fruit and bottled without added preservatives. It opens with strawberry and cherry aromas, then moves into layered strawberry, black cherry, plum, cinnamon and clove spice. The palate is smooth, medium-bodied and graceful, with soft tannins and a gentle savoury finish that makes it a lovely match for duck, mushrooms, roast chicken and lightly spiced dishes.

Highlights

• Certified organic, vegan suitable and no added preservative
• Crafted by Raw Vine Estate — an Australian producer focused on certified organic and preservative-free wines
• Strawberry, cherry, black cherry, plum, cinnamon and clove spice
• Pinot Noir from Eden Valley, South Australia
• No current critic score or medal found for this release
• 13.5% ABV

Tasting Notes

This Eden Valley Pinot Noir shows intense colour for the variety, with strawberry and cherry aromatics lifted by cinnamon and clove. The palate layers strawberry, black cherry and plum with gentle clove spice, giving the wine a soft, elegant mouth-coating shape. It is dry and medium-bodied, with smooth tannins, moderate acidity and a warm, graceful finish rather than heavy extraction.

Winemaking

This wine is made as part of Raw Vine Estate’s certified organic and preservative-free range, using Pinot Noir fruit grown without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. The winemaking keeps the strawberry, cherry, plum and spice profile clear and approachable, with no added preservatives and a soft, elegant red-fruit finish. It is bottled under screwcap and made for drinking while the fruit and spice are fresh.

Vineyard & Vintage

The fruit comes from Eden Valley, South Australia, where the cooler hills help Pinot Noir retain fragrance, acidity and red-fruit detail. Eden Valley’s elevation and cooler nights are useful for a variety that can lose perfume in warmer conditions, giving this wine strawberry, cherry and spice rather than jammy weight. The 2023 release is 13.5% ABV and sits in a dry, medium-bodied style.

Why We Love It

This is a gentle, inviting Pinot Noir for drinkers who want organic and preservative-free credentials in a familiar, easy red. The strawberry, cherry and clove notes make it fragrant and comforting, while the soft tannins make it versatile at the table. It is a lovely lighter red option when Shiraz feels too bold.

Food Pairing

With strawberry, cherry, plum and clove spice, this Pinot Noir suits dishes with savoury depth but not too much weight. Think duck, roast chicken, mushrooms, lentils, pork, soft cheeses and gently spiced vegetarian dishes.

Try matching this wine with →

• Duck breast with cherry or plum sauce — Find a Recipe
• Mushroom and thyme galette — Find a Recipe
• Roast chicken with rosemary and garlic — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Pour it for roast chicken, mushroom tart, relaxed dinners or an easy red when you want something softer and prettier than Cabernet or Shiraz. It is especially useful slightly cool on a mild evening.

Cellaring

Drink now to 2027 while the strawberry, cherry, plum and clove characters are fresh and fragrant. This is not intended as a long-cellar Pinot Noir. Store it somewhere cool and dark, and avoid heat exposure because no-added-preservative wines are more sensitive to poor storage.

Producer

Raw Vine Estate focuses on certified organic and preservative-free Australian wines, with this Pinot Noir sourced from Eden Valley in South Australia. The producer’s range is built around fruit grown without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, then made in a clean, accessible style for everyday drinking. The brand’s own notes emphasise the cool-hills origin of this wine, with strawberry, cherry, black cherry, plum, cinnamon and clove shaping a soft, elegant palate. The result is a preservative-free Pinot Noir that stays recognisable, smooth and food-friendly.

Related Wines To Try →

If you enjoy soft, fragrant Pinot Noir and preservative-free reds, these are good bottles to explore next:

• Same producer, smooth Cabernet with blackcurrant and choc-mint — Raw Vine Preservative Free Cabernet Sauvignon
• Same producer, fuller Shiraz with dark fruit and spice — Raw Vine Preservative Free Shiraz
• Cool-climate organic Pinot Noir with cherry and silky tannins — See Saw Organic Pinot Noir

FAQ

What does Raw Vine Preservative Free Pinot Noir 2023 taste like?

It tastes soft, red-fruited and gently spiced, with strawberry, cherry, black cherry, plum, cinnamon and clove. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, with soft tannins and an elegant finish. It is richer in colour and flavour than some very pale Pinot styles, but still much lighter than Shiraz.

Is this Pinot Noir dry, sweet or full-bodied?

This is a dry red wine. It sits around medium-bodied, with ripe red and dark cherry fruit giving generosity without sweetness. The tannins are soft, making it approachable for Pinot Noir drinkers who prefer a smooth finish.

What are the tannins and acidity like?

The tannins are soft and gentle, so the wine does not finish hard or drying. Acidity is moderate and keeps the strawberry and cherry fruit fresh. The overall shape is smooth, elegant and easy to match with food.

Does this wine contain preservatives or sulphites?

This wine is No Added Preservative, so sulphur dioxide has not been added during winemaking. Like all wine, it may still contain tiny amounts of naturally occurring sulphites from fermentation. It is certified organic and vegan suitable.

How should I serve Raw Vine Pinot Noir?

Serve at around 14–16°C in a medium red wine glass. A light chill works well, especially in warmer weather, because it lifts the strawberry, cherry and spice notes. No decanting is needed, though 10 minutes in the glass will help the aromatics open.

What food pairs well with this wine?

It pairs well with duck, roast chicken, pork, mushroom tart, lentils, soft cheeses and dishes with gentle spice. The red fruit suits poultry and pork, while the clove and cinnamon notes are lovely with mushrooms and roasted vegetables. For a vegetarian match, try mushroom galette or lentil shepherd’s pie.

Can this wine be cellared?

This Pinot Noir is best enjoyed young to medium-term while the fruit and spice are fresh. Drink now to 2027 for the best balance of strawberry, cherry, plum and clove. Store it cool, dark and stable, especially because it is made without added preservatives.

Is Raw Vine Preservative Free Pinot Noir vegan friendly?

Yes, this wine is vegan suitable. It is also certified organic and made with no added preservatives. That makes it a good choice for drinkers looking for a softer red with cleaner production credentials.

Who will enjoy this Pinot Noir the most?

This is ideal for drinkers who enjoy soft, aromatic reds with strawberry, cherry and spice. If you like Pinot Noir, lighter Grenache or smooth preservative-free reds, this will suit you well. It is a gentler alternative to Cabernet or Shiraz.

Is this wine keto friendly?

Yes, this is a dry red wine and can suit many keto-conscious drinkers looking for an organic preservative-free option. Pinot Noir is typically lower in perceived sweetness than fruitier red styles. Alcohol still contributes calories, so enjoy it mindfully as part of your broader plan.

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