Ten Minutes by Tractor needs little introduction, nor does the man in charge, Martin Spedding. A gently-spoken man with a background in finance and IT, in 2002, he finally acknowledged the fact that his true passion lay in wine. Despite his origins in New South Wales, he simply couldn’t get enough of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and would travel down to Victoria to immerse himself in Australia’s heartland of these noble varieties. In 2003, he visited one of his favourite small wineries on Mornington Peninsula and was delighted to discover that it was for sale. Without a moment’s hesitation, he snapped it up, and so began Martin’s journey with Ten Minutes by Tractor.

Trahere are a new limited release range of wines that are inspired by the high-density vineyard in Main Ridge and are the culmination of many years of planning, hard work and passion.

The 2021 Trahere Pinot Noir opens in the glass with a bouquet that is very fragrant, lifted, and fresh, showcasing red cherry, strawberry, and raspberry aromas, complemented by a hint of five-spice and a layer of autumn leaves, forest floor, and potpourri. On the palate, it is delicate, highly detailed, ethereal and texturally refined, culminating in a pristine and beautiful finish.

The 2021 Trahere Pinot Noir is sourced from a blend of estate vineyards: 50% from the high-density Spedding Vineyard, 38% from Judd Vineyard, and 12% from McCutcheon Vineyard. These vineyards are situated in the elevated Main Ridge area of the Mornington Peninsula, featuring rich red volcanic soils with deposits of ironstone. The high-density planting creates greater competition between vines, resulting in deeper root systems, smaller bunch and berry sizes, and significantly greater flavour concentration.