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.
The McCutcheon vineyard was purchased in 2006 from Vivian and Andrew McCutcheon, one of the founding families of Ten Minutes by Tractor. It is one of the highest parcels of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and revels in the morning sun on the gentle easterly slopes of this vineyard.
The 2022 McCutcheon Pinot Noir presents a luminous ruby hue, offering an aromatic tapestry of crushed dry leaves, woody spices, smoky oak, and forest floor nuances. These savoury elements are beautifully balanced by a sweet, strawberry exuberance, creating an irresistible and satiny profile. On the palate, the wine is both sweet and savoury, embodying the glory of Pinot Noir.