{"title":"Best Value Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bondar-rayner-vineyard-grenache-2025","title":"2025 Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache | 95+ Point McLaren Vale Grenache","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95+ POINTS. $41 RRP. THIS IS SERIOUS VALUE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, balanced and beautifully refined — Bondar’s most elegant expression of McLaren Vale Grenache, from a tiny pocket of old vines on their home block. All about brightness, balance and a light touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$41 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRayner Vineyard Grenache • Bondar • McLaren Vale • South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From a tiny pocket of old vines on their home block — Bondar’s most refined expression of McLaren Vale Grenache. All about brightness, balance and a light touch.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bondar Grenache Range at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo extraordinary single-vineyard Grenache expressions from one of McLaren Vale’s most celebrated producers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRayner Vineyard Grenache 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bondar’s most refined expression. Old vines on their home block. Brightness, balance and a light touch. $41.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal Grenache 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e — Elite single-vineyard Grenache from one of the ‘Grand Cru’ Grenache sites of Blewitt Springs. $78.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bondar and the Rayner Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar is a celebrated McLaren Vale producer — founded by winemaker Andre Bondar and viticulturist Anna Hooper, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality and distinctive McLaren Vale character, particularly celebrated for their single-vineyard Grenache expressions and their commitment to elegance, brightness and a light touch in winemaking. The Rayner Vineyard is Bondar’s home block — a specific named vineyard site of extraordinary character, where a tiny pocket of old vines produces Grenache of exceptional concentration, brightness and distinctive site character. Old vines produce fruit with characteristics impossible to replicate from younger plantings — deep root systems, low yields and the extraordinary concentration and complexity that comes from decades of vine maturity. Bondar’s most refined expression of McLaren Vale Grenache — all about brightness, balance and a light touch that lets the Rayner Vineyard speak with remarkable purity and honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant ruby with excellent clarity and the distinctive brightness of great Bondar Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright, refined and elegantly expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered fruit, cherry and the distinctive brightness of great old-vine McLaren Vale Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extraordinary elegance and restraint of Bondar’s light-touch winemaking philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe distinctive site character of the Rayner Vineyard home block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight to medium-bodied with exceptional brightness and beautiful balance — refined, elegant and irresistibly drinkable.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebright red fruit, spice and the distinctive character of great old-vine Rayner Vineyard Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extraordinary brightness and balance of Bondar’s most refined Grenache expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and elegantly persistent with the distinctive brightness and balance of great Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache (old vines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayner Vineyard (Bondar home block)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bondar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andre Bondar and Anna Hooper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–17°C (serve slightly cool)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2030+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted chicken with herbs and lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lamb cutlets with Mediterranean herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and aged soft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight pasta dishes with tomato and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasual dining and everyday occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is bright, balanced and beautifully refined — \u003cstrong\u003eBondar’s 2025 Rayner Vineyard Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bondar’s most elegant expression of McLaren Vale Grenache from Andre Bondar and Anna Hooper. A tiny pocket of old vines on their home block — all about brightness, balance and a light touch that lets the Rayner Vineyard speak with remarkable purity and honesty.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$41\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers outstanding McLaren Vale Grenache character and exceptional value from one of South Australia’s most celebrated and respected producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, balanced and beautifully refined — Rayner Vineyard Grenache, by Bondar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for premium McLaren Vale Grenache? The 2025 Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache is a 95+ point single-vineyard Grenache sourced primarily from dry-grown vines planted in 1970 on deep sandy soils. Exceptionally dry 2025 conditions reduced yields by around 50%, while a small addition of younger bush-vine fruit brought freshness and lift. Fermented and raised in ceramic, clay and concrete with approximately 15% whole bunch, the wine combines cranberry, pomegranate, black cherry, spiced plum, herbs and iron with fine tannins, savoury tension and excellent drive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51024695787822,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-RAYNERVINEYARD-2024-750ML","price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025_Bondar_Rayner_Vineyard_Grenache_McLaren_Vale_95_point_old_vine_Grenache.png?v=1788170017"},{"product_id":"clonakilla-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-2025","title":"2025 Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc Semillon | Canberra District Premium SBS","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Premium Canberra SBS | One of Australia's Best Value White Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vibrant and texturally expressive Canberra District Sauvignon Blanc Semillon \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e a Bordeaux-inspired blend of vibrant citrus and textural richness at an exceptional everyday price. Outstanding value at $28.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanberra District, NSW\/ACT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$28 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc Semillon • Clonakilla • Canberra District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tim Kirk's Bordeaux-inspired Canberra District blend — Sauvignon Blanc's citrus vibrancy and Semillon's textural richness in perfect harmony. The most accessible expression in the Clonakilla white wine range.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sauvignon Blanc Semillon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauvignon Blanc Semillon is one of Australia's most celebrated and distinctive white blends — inspired by the great white wines of Bordeaux, where Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon have been blended for centuries. Sauvignon Blanc provides the vibrant citrus intensity, tropical fruit and lemongrass freshness; Semillon adds textural weight, waxy richness and the age-worthiness that transforms the blend with time. In the Canberra District's cool climate, the blend expresses extraordinary freshness, balance and food-friendly character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale straw with brilliant clarity and hints of green — luminous, vibrant and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex and expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecitrus zest, lime and grapefruit — from the Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etropical fruit, gooseberry and lemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efresh herbs and subtle mineral undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea touch of waxy richness from the Semillon component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanberra District Sauvignon Blanc Semillon of extraordinary aromatic freshness — the citrus vibrancy and tropical fruit of the Sauvignon Blanc beautifully complemented by the textural weight and waxy richness of the Semillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with excellent balance and texture.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elime, grapefruit and green apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elemongrass, white pepper and fresh herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehoney and subtle waxy richness from the Semillon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine mineral backbone and cool-climate precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent balance delivering freshness, texture and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers citrus vibrancy with textural richness, combining Tim Kirk's celebrated winemaking with the Canberra District's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the Bordeaux-inspired blend character that defines great Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and refreshing with lingering citrus, lemongrass and herbal complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc Semillon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClonakilla is one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wineries, founded by Dr John Kirk in the Canberra District in 1971 and now run by his son Tim Kirk — one of Australia's most respected and celebrated winemakers, best known for the iconic Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier. The Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is the most accessible expression in the Clonakilla white wine range — a Bordeaux-inspired blend of vibrant citrus and textural richness that showcases the Canberra District's extraordinary cool-climate potential for white wine blends. At $28, it is outstanding value for a Clonakilla wine of this quality and food-friendly character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt represents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evibrant, texturally expressive Canberra District Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wineries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTim Kirk's Bordeaux-inspired blend — Sauvignon Blanc's citrus vibrancy and Semillon's textural richness in perfect harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutstanding value for a food-friendly, cool-climate Canberra District white blend at $28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc Semillon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canberra District, NSW\/ACT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clonakilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tim Kirk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters and seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled fish with lemon and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat cheese and charcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai and Vietnamese cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an aperitif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is vibrant, texturally expressive \u003cstrong\u003eCanberra District Sauvignon Blanc Semillon\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wineries — Tim Kirk's Bordeaux-inspired blend at its most food-friendly and accessible.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$28\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers outstanding Clonakilla quality and food-friendly cool-climate character at an exceptional everyday price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfect introduction to the Clonakilla white wine range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 Secure your bottles now — incredible value from one of Australia's most iconic wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clonakilla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51107254010158,"sku":"LV-CLONAKILLA-SBSEMILLON-2024-750ML","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025ClonakillaSauvignonBlancSemillon.png?v=1780025135"},{"product_id":"clonakilla-viognier-nouveau-2025","title":"2025 Clonakilla Viognier Nouveau | Canberra District Fresh Viognier","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e🔥 94 Point Canberra Viognier | One of Australia's Most Exciting Aromatic Whites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"251\"\u003eA vibrant, fragrant Viognier bursting with life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"251\"\u003eFresh, expressive and dangerously easy to drink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front | 94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"322\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eCanberra, ACT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"322\"\u003e$30 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"341\"\u003eAromatic • Fresh • Seriously Drinkable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"387\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"387\"\u003e“A vibrant, fragrant Viognier bursting with life — fresh, expressive and dangerously easy to drink.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"537\" data-start=\"522\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"537\"\u003ePale straw with a soft golden hue — bright, youthful and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"618\"\u003eHighly aromatic and lifted with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"656\"\u003eapricot and white peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"684\"\u003enectarine and orange blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"717\"\u003eginger spice and citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"750\"\u003ehints of jasmine and subtle florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eExplosive aromatics with real purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"830\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"841\"\u003eFresh, juicy and beautifully balanced — a modern, lighter style of Viognier.\u003cbr data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"920\"\u003eExpect flavours of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"945\"\u003eripe stone fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"966\"\u003ecitrus and mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"990\"\u003egentle spice and floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003esoft texture balanced by refreshing acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003eThe wine is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003evibrant, expressive and incredibly drinkable\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoiding heaviness while delivering plenty of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eClean, bright and lightly textural with lingering stone fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1290\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003e94pts – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003e94pts – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003eAbout Clonakilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClonakilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of Australia’s most respected producers, known for wines that combine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1630\"\u003eelegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1665\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003earomatic precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1666\"\u003ebalance and finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003eViognier Nouveau\u003c\/em\u003e is crafted for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003efreshness and immediate enjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing the variety in a more vibrant, modern style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003eFood 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data-start=\"552\"\u003eraspberry and wild strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"586\"\u003ered cherry and cranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"615\"\u003efloral notes and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"642\"\u003ehints of herbs and savoury nuance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"681\"\u003eFragrant, lively and full of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"719\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"730\"\u003eLight to medium-bodied, juicy and beautifully balanced — made for easy drinking.\u003cbr data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"836\"\u003evibrant red berry fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"888\" 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This is classic Barossa Shiraz with a modern, polished edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"448\"\u003e94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eBarossa Valley, SA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"490\"\u003e$45 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eRich • Spicy • Outstanding Value Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eA seriously delicious Shiraz — rich, spicy and packed with Barossa personality, delivering depth, 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excellent length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1226\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003e94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMassena Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is renowned for crafting expressive Barossa wines with richness, balance and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e11th Hour Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e• Ripe Barossa fruit\u003cbr data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003e• Spice and depth\u003cbr data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e• Silky tannin structure\u003cbr data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003e• Excellent everyday drinkability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003e• BBQ meats\u003cbr data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003e• Grilled steak\u003cbr data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003e• Roast lamb\u003cbr data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003e• Hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1909\" data-start=\"1841\"\u003eA seriously impressive Barossa Shiraz that massively overdelivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003e$45 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers premium Barossa flavour, excellent reviews and fantastic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2279\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e👉 Secure your bottles now — highly limited single vineyard stock available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2279\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massena","offers":[{"title":"Default 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class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully aromatic wine showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackcurrant and cassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and black berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine savoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's lovely concentration, but this isn't a big, heavy Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, it's \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, fresh and beautifully energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Cabernet providing structure, Merlot bringing softness, Malbec adding energy and Cabernet Franc contributing aromatic freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannins are silky and refined, carrying 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Fine tannins and lively acidity give the wine shape without sacrificing its deliciously supple texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, elegant and persistent, with red berries, gentle spice and fine tannins lingering through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2024 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Bourgogne Pinot Noir selling at just \u003cstrong\u003e$43 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's a seriously impressive result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eMâconnais in southern Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e, from vineyards around \u003cstrong\u003eAzé\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines grow at around \u003cstrong\u003e400 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e on east- to south-facing slopes dominated by \u003cstrong\u003eclay and limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an average vine age of around \u003cstrong\u003e30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. It undergoes a pre-fermentation cold soak followed by approximately 10 days of fermentation and maceration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's an important detail:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the freshness, perfume and purity of the Pinot Noir to remain completely at the forefront. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMâconnais, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mâconnais is better known internationally for Chardonnay, but its Pinot Noir can offer some of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest-value entry points into red Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the combination of altitude and clay-limestone soils gives the wine exactly what we want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cherry • Strawberry • Freshness • Spice • Fine Tannins • Minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Burgundy built around \u003cstrong\u003epurity and drinkability rather than oak and extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft French cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding good red Burgundy for \u003cstrong\u003e$43\u003c\/strong\u003e is becoming increasingly difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding one with \u003cstrong\u003e90 points from Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the proposition even more compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exactly what you want from an affordable Burgundy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh red fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral freshness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury complexity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo heavy oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd genuine Burgundian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurent Chardigny has been working in the Mâconnais since \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e, with his own-label wines focused on fresh, elegant and pure expressions of the region. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an RRP of only \u003cstrong\u003e$43\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly the sort of Burgundy that over-delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh. Silky. Savoury. Delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a terrific introduction to red Burgundy and an outstanding everyday Pinot Noir in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points. Burgundy. $43 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 Great-value Burgundy — drink now or cellar for 3–5 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for great-value Burgundy Pinot Noir? The 2024 Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a pure, fresh red Burgundy from the Mâconnais, produced from approximately 30-year-old Pinot Noir vines grown on clay-limestone soils. Fermented after a cold pre-fermentation maceration and matured entirely in stainless steel, it combines strawberry, red cherry, blueberry and cassis with subtle spice, fine tannins and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurent Chardigny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479303352622,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024LaurentChardignyBourgognePinotNoir.png?v=1787203903"},{"product_id":"collector-wines-marked-tree-red-shiraz-2024","title":"2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz | 95 Point Canberra District Shiraz","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Canberra Shiraz | One of the Most Exciting Shiraz Buys in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis wine absolutely blew me away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Spicy. Silky. Savoury. Incredibly composed. And seriously underpriced for the quality in the bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 2025 Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Canberra District Shiraz | Perfume, Spice, Elegance \u0026amp; Extraordinary Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are wines you taste, appreciate and move on from. Then there are wines that stop you in your tracks. This is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for me, that's the story of the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of My Wines of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recently tasted around \u003cstrong\u003e200 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were probably only about \u003cstrong\u003e15 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from the entire tasting that I thought were compelling enough that I wanted to buy them for Liquid Vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis was the wine that stood above them all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI even tasted it alongside Collector's significantly more expensive \u003cstrong\u003eReserve Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut I'd buy this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's before we start talking about the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003equality, complexity, drinkability and value\u003c\/strong\u003e here is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI took several winemakers with me and made sure they tasted it as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery one of them agreed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was one of the wines of the tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd I Don't Say This Lightly…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three Australian Shirazes I absolutely love:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClonakilla O'Riada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke Lambert Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltera Terra Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are benchmark wines for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd saying another wine is better than those is not something I'd normally do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut I think this is.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's how impressed I am by the 2024 Marked Tree Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Faulkner was equally impressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edescribing a beautifully poised Shiraz with exotic spice, florals, fleshy fruit, pepper and savoury complexity, carried by silky tannins and lively acidity into a long finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer opening words say plenty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“What a beautiful shiraz. Everything just so.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything is in the right place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing feels forced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is overdone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuon Hooke also awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand called it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A really stylish shiraz and remarkable value.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooke found red and dark fruits, spice, subtle smoky reduction and a hint of cola, with beautifully judged tannins providing both structure and immediate drinkability. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, that's the magic here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's serious without being difficult.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex without being heavy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructured without being hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediately delicious without being simple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if two 95-point reviews weren't enough, the wine also collected:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 GOLD MEDAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eat the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we're starting to see a pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just me getting carried away with a bottle I loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryone seems to be arriving at the same conclusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously good Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant crimson-purple with excellent depth while retaining the brightness you'd expect from cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely gorgeous. \u003cstrong\u003eDark cherry, blackberry and ripe red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e explode from the glass alongside black pepper, aniseed, exotic spices and florals. There's also a subtle smoky, meaty reduction adding another layer of savoury complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, energetic and beautifully composed. There's lovely flesh to the fruit, but never excess weight. Cherry and blackberry are joined by pepper, spice and savoury notes, with the whole-bunch character adding perfume and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the things I love most. The tannins are \u003cstrong\u003esilky, fine and beautifully judged\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the acidity keeps the wine lively and incredibly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refreshing and wonderfully persistent. Fruit, pepper, spice and savoury complexity continue well after the wine leaves the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's just beautifully put together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurrumbateman – Classic Canberra Shiraz Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marked Tree Red is made from hand-worked parcels of Shiraz sourced from vineyards \u003cstrong\u003ein and around Murrumbateman\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils are a mixture of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranite \u0026amp; Shale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand those sites give Alex McKay fruit capable of producing both \u003cstrong\u003eperfume and elegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the savoury texture and richness that gives the wine depth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what makes Canberra Shiraz so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not Barossa Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not McLaren Vale Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore peppery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore medium-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, spice and structure than sheer weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2024 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023\/24 growing season was particularly kind to Shiraz in the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moist spring and summer maintained vine health, followed by temperate late-summer conditions that allowed the grapes to ripen gradually and without excessive stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector says the resulting Shiraz fruit showed excellent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackbone\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly what you see in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut also freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Harvested. Whole Bunch. French Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebetween \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 and 13.5 Baumé\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place in open fermenters with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the ferments worked to extract flavour and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual parcels then underwent malolactic fermentation before maturation in a combination of \u003cstrong\u003enew and seasoned Allier and Tronçais oak\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final wine was blended and bottled in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd alcohol?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you plenty about the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't about alcohol or brute force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's about flavour without weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex McKay – One of Canberra's Great Shiraz Winemakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker \u003cstrong\u003eAlex McKay\u003c\/strong\u003e has an extraordinary understanding of the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe worked with Canberra wine pioneer Edgar Riek before returning to the region in 2000 to become winemaker at Hardy's Kamberra winery. That role gave him extensive experience with vineyard parcels throughout Canberra, Hilltops, Gundagai and Tumbarumba. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Hardy's withdrew from the region, Alex stayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in 2005 he created Collector Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2005 Marked Tree Red Shiraz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what happened?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt won NSW Wine of the Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's quite a way to start a winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty Years of Marked Tree Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious pedigree behind this label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious Marked Tree Red releases have collected:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSW Wine of the Year – 2005 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Wine of Provenance Trophy – National Wine Show of Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudy Komon Perpetual Memorial Trophy – Sydney Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Royal Sydney Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion – 2019 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't some new wine that has suddenly had one good vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked Tree Red has been delivering for two decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Canberra Shiraz Is So Exciting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something incredibly distinctive about the best Canberra Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the fragrance and spice associated with cool climates, but there's enough Australian sunshine to give the fruit flesh and generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat examples deliver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury Herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-Bunch Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewithout becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 Marked Tree Red absolutely nails that balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Cellar It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most impressive things about this wine is how good it already tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's immediately seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's structure underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector specifically says that although the wine is deliberately weighted toward early drinking, it has a \u003cstrong\u003esturdy spine and will age gracefully\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's published window runs to around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2036\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile Huon Hooke sees it developing through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2038.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd also happily put a case away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb cutlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagyu steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut frankly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is dangerously good on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it some air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch what happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine Liquid Vibe exists to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanberra District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Hand-worked vineyard parcels around Murrumbateman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-harvested fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllier \u0026amp; Tronçais oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Canberra \u0026amp; Region Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA label with a 20-year track record of trophies and huge scores\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat alone represents very good buying for this quality of Canberra Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when a wine is good enough that I'd put it in the conversation with \u003cstrong\u003eClonakilla O'Riada, Luke Lambert Syrah and Altera Terra Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, we're beyond merely talking about value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're talking about a wine I genuinely believe people need to taste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Spicy. Silky. Savoury. Brilliant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Collector Wines Marked Tree Red Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is everything great modern Australian Shiraz should be — intense without heaviness, structured without hardness and incredibly complex while remaining ridiculously easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday. 95 The Real Review. Gold Medal. $45 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis may well be one of my Shirazes of the Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Buy six. Seriously. Drink one now, put the rest away, and then tell me where you're finding better Australian Shiraz at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52544392167726,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2403b4b1-6aa9-49a6-927c-92c35c442e5a.png?v=1788324733"},{"product_id":"rieslingfreak-no-4-eden-valley-riesling-2026","title":"2026 Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling | 95 Points Wine Front","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Eden Valley Riesling | The Wine Front Top Value | An Absolute Steal at $30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime zest. Finger lime. Jasmine. Guava. Rosewater. Warm slate. Electric acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is everything great Eden Valley Riesling should be — intensely aromatic, mineral, bone dry and absolutely alive with energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Mike Bennie, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Eden Valley Riesling | Perfume, Minerality \u0026amp; Electric Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hughes does Riesling. That's it. And when you're this obsessed with one grape variety, wines like this are the result.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 No.4 has just been reviewed by Mike Bennie at \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it was categorised as both \u003cstrong\u003e“Tip Top Tipple” and “Top Value”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a drinking window extending to \u003cstrong\u003e2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis is an absolute no-brainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 No.4 was tasted in August by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Bennie\u003c\/strong\u003e, with The Wine Front listing it at just \u003cstrong\u003e11.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e and giving it a drinking window of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, The Wine Front categorised it as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP VALUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there are plenty of brilliant Australian Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere aren't many 95-point wines selling for thirty bucks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.4 – The Eden Valley Freak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Rieslingfreak number has a meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.4 = Eden Valley Riesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced from selected vineyards across the \u003cstrong\u003esouthern ranges of Eden Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together different subregional personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eFlaxman Valley in High Eden\u003c\/strong\u003e comes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcid drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile vineyards around \u003cstrong\u003eAngaston and Springton\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExotic fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate richness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not simply generic Eden Valley Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an attempt to capture the personality of the region by blending complementary vineyard sites. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd the 2026 Aromatics Are Absolutely Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis doesn't read like a shy Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRieslingfreak describes an explosive bouquet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Lime Zest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassionfruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosewater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElderflower.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's my favourite descriptor from the winery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe smell of rain falling on warm slate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's Eden Valley Riesling right there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliantly pale straw with youthful green highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely perfumed. \u003cstrong\u003eFresh lime zest, passionfruit and guava\u003c\/strong\u003e leap from the glass, followed by rosewater, jasmine and elderflower. Underneath is a distinctive wet-stone\/slate character adding another layer of complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully energetic. \u003cstrong\u003eFinger lime, poached quince and kiwi sorbet\u003c\/strong\u003e sit over a fine mineral backbone, giving the wine a fascinating combination of exotic fruit and classic Eden Valley austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly wound and electric. This is the engine room of the wine, driving everything across the palate without making it feel hard or skeletal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, crisp and incredibly persistent, with citrus, florals and slate-like minerality continuing long after you've swallowed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is seriously drinkable Riesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Family-Owned Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe No.4 isn't mass-produced anonymous regional Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRieslingfreak sources it from \u003cstrong\u003efour small, family-owned and operated vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e across the southern ranges of Eden Valley. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat vineyard selection is fundamental to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on one site to provide everything, John and Belinda Hughes can build the final wine around complementary characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlaxman Valley gives the spine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngaston and Springton give the flesh and perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut them together and you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegance + Flavour + Minerality + Acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 – A Fascinating Riesling Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of 2026 wasn't straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower-than-average winter rainfall was followed by better spring rain, but colder and wetter November conditions delayed flowering and fruit set. A late frost on \u003cstrong\u003e12 November\u003c\/strong\u003e also affected new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came late-season rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the sort of vintage that required serious work in both vineyard and winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet Rieslingfreak says the juices reaching fermentation were among the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“purest expressions of Riesling”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethey had seen. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate describes 2026 as a vintage of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefined elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith wines showing purity, regionality and excellent potential for bottle age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the No.4 absolutely fits that description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hughes – The Riesling Freak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no mystery about what this producer is obsessed with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Hughes grew up around his family's Riesling vineyard in the Clare Valley before turning that obsession into an entire label dedicated to the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday John and Belinda Hughes produce an extraordinary range of Rieslings exploring different regions, vineyards, sweetness levels and winemaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut No.4 remains one of the easiest wines in the range to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's pure Eden Valley.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the point of the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.5% Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's another reason I love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.5%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get enormous flavour without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's one of Riesling's superpowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine can be intensely aromatic and packed with flavour while remaining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight. Fresh. Precise. Refreshing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich unfortunately also makes it ridiculously easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value Is Almost Stupid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRieslingfreak currently lists the 2026 No.4 at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edirect from the winery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about what you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine from one of Australia's most dedicated Riesling specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from four family-owned Eden Valley vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Eden fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.5% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drinking window to 2035+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS FROM THE WINE FRONT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor thirty bucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Riesling remains almost absurdly undervalued.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Now or Cellar It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is going to be brilliant young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now you're getting all those gorgeous primary characters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosewater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassionfruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuava\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Rieslingfreak specifically notes that No.4 is made to drink beautifully young \u003cstrong\u003eand reward cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e, while The Wine Front gives the 2026 a drinking window through \u003cstrong\u003e2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it time and expect those primary citrus and floral notes to move toward more complex:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon curd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreserved citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile the acidity keeps everything fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $30?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy six and find out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpencer Gulf prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper squid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVietnamese chicken salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork dumplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled whiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr on a hot Adelaide afternoon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce bucket. Riesling glass. Done.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly why Australian Riesling is one of the greatest wine bargains on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEden Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Eden \/ Flaxman Valley fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour small family-owned vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime \u0026amp; finger lime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasmine, rosewater \u0026amp; elderflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlate-like minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTightly wound acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 11.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Front – Top Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring through 2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's ridiculous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are $30 wines that are enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are $30 wines that are very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd then there are $30 wines that make you wonder why you're spending $50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e combines exotic fruit and extraordinary perfume with the \u003cstrong\u003eslatey minerality, precision and electric acidity that make Eden Valley Riesling so distinctive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. 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Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA razor-sharp, beautifully pure Clare Valley Riesling — citrus-driven, mineral and incredibly refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Valley, SA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry • Classic • Benchmark Clare Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A razor-sharp, beautifully pure Clare Valley Riesling — citrus-driven, mineral and incredibly refreshing.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting 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apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle floral lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintense mineral line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erazor-sharp acidity driving the wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is \u003cstrong\u003etight, focused and electric\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering purity and energy in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, zesty and mouth-watering with lingering citrus, florals and a clean mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rieslingfreak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRieslingfreak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of Australia’s leading specialists in Riesling, producing a range of styles that showcase:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epurity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprecision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eregional expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNo.3\u003c\/strong\u003e is their flagship dry Clare Valley Riesling — consistently delivering quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawns and seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai and Vietnamese dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat 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Title","offer_id":52564920107310,"sku":"LV-RIESLINGFREAK-NO3CLAREVALLEY-2026-750ML","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2026RieslingfreakNo.3ClareValleyRiesling.webp?v=1788500497"},{"product_id":"terra-sancta-estate-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir | 94 Points Bob Campbell MW","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 94 Point Bannockburn Pinot Noir | Old Vines on Felton Road | Brilliant Value at $48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed cherry. Plum. Nutmeg. Liquorice. Wild thyme. Silky tannins. Beautiful mineral drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd here's the killer — much of the fruit comes from some of Terra Sancta's oldest vines, including the same blocks used for its premium single-block Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir | Wild Fermented | Old-Vine Fruit | RRP $48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly the sort of Central Otago Pinot Noir I want to find at under $50 — proper vineyard pedigree, old vines, minimal-intervention winemaking and serious complexity without the premium price tag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the estate's vineyards on \u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road in Bannockburn\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most famous pieces of Pinot Noir country in New Zealand. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethere is a lot of Pinot Noir in this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has already received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom respected New Zealand critic \u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell describes a light, supple Pinot with ripe berry fruit, floral and violet notes, subtle spice, a silky texture and impressive length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the beauty of this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't trying to overwhelm you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's immediately attractive, but there's serious structure sitting underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn – The Heart of Central Otago Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut we can get much more specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Bannockburn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more specifically again:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta's Estate vineyard sits on Felton Road in Bannockburn, with the wine assembled to reflect the different soils, vine ages, aspects and microclimates across the property. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious Pinot Noir territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBannockburn is capable of producing Central Otago Pinot with tremendous concentration, but the best examples balance that richness with freshness, perfume and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's exactly where the 2024 Terra Sancta sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Old Vines Are the Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta says the 2024's depth and character come largely from fruit sourced from some of the estate's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOldest Pinot Noir vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eparticularly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlapjack Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah's Block.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't simply anonymous vines feeding an entry-level wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from the estate's vineyards also forms the basis of Terra Sancta's far more limited premium single-block Pinot Noirs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the value proposition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting access to serious Bannockburn vineyard material without paying single-vineyard Pinot Noir money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of Bannockburn's Early Pinot Noir Plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta incorporates the former \u003cstrong\u003eOlssens vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plantings dating back to \u003cstrong\u003e1991\u003c\/strong\u003e — among the early commercial Pinot Noir plantings in Bannockburn. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important in Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relatively young fine-wine region compared with Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo vines with more than three decades behind them are significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey've had time to establish deep root systems and develop a genuine relationship with the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd we're talking about a $48 wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium ruby — beautifully bright and inviting rather than dark or over-extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gorgeous and layered. \u003cstrong\u003eRed cherries and plum\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into nutmeg, liquorice, subtle chocolate and sandalwood, with spice building as the wine opens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated but refined. Vibrant red plum and cherry sit at the centre, surrounded by liquorice root, spice and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the wine really shines. The fruit tannins are \u003cstrong\u003esilky and beautifully polished\u003c\/strong\u003e, while an underlying mineral character gives the wine shape and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and savoury, with \u003cstrong\u003ewild thyme and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e lingering beautifully after the fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's unmistakably Central Otago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut without the heaviness that can sometimes creep into the region's Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicked for Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking philosophy behind this wine makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was deliberately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicked early\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto preserve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Acidity + Freshness.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Bannockburn can produce plenty of fruit concentration naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to chase excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Terra Sancta has retained the acidity required to give all that cherry and plum fruit shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit without jamminess.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Fermented. Minimal Intervention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein a combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarriques + Large-Format Oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Terra Sancta says the wine was made with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore being bottled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined \u0026amp; Unfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's beautifully restrained winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak is there to shape the wine rather than dominate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the focus remains firmly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother number I like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13%.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, it tells you something about what Terra Sancta is trying to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't enormous, sweet-fruited Central Otago Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's more refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd considerably easier to drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 – A Challenging Vintage That Rewarded the Best Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season wasn't completely straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring began well, before \u003cstrong\u003eEl Niño brought dry weather and strong winds\u003c\/strong\u003e across Central Otago. A frost on January 24 caused no major damage at Terra Sancta, while rain on February 21 and cooler nights helped support steady ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest began on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 March.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucially, Terra Sancta's sheltered sites handled the season well, and the estate credits its mature vines with producing fruit of excellent flavour and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's where old vines and good sites earn their keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerra Sancta – Sacred Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/terrasancta.co.nz\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerra Sancta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e translates to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Sacred Land.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the name makes sense when you see where these vineyards are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate sits on \u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road in Bannockburn\u003c\/strong\u003e, with different vineyard blocks producing distinctive expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is about allowing those differences in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto show through the wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Pinot Noir effectively brings those different pieces together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a snapshot of Terra Sancta's Bannockburn vineyard in one bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value Is Seriously Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part that makes me want to buy the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor that you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn, Central Otago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelton Road vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificant old-vine component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlapjack \u0026amp; Sarah's Block fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrique \u0026amp; large-format oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined \u0026amp; unfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $48.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a compelling package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink It Now – Or Put It Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is already going to be very easy to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's enough tannin, acidity and fruit concentration underneath to make cellaring worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra Sancta says the 2024 can continue developing complexity for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9+ Years.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also love to see it with another:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3–7 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary cherry and plum should start moving toward more savoury, earthy and spicy territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorchetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery itself recommends \u003cstrong\u003eroasted mushroom tart with caramelised onions, thyme and goat's cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eherb-roasted porchetta with fennel and rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sound pretty spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot to like here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut for me the attraction comes down to one thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're getting better vineyard material than the price suggests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't generic Central Otago Pinot assembled simply to hit a price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's estate-grown \u003cstrong\u003eBannockburn Pinot Noir from Felton Road\u003c\/strong\u003e, with much of the depth coming from some of Terra Sancta's oldest vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then it's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimally handled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 13% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd awarded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 POINTS – BOB CAMPBELL MW.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$48 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's seriously good buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e has everything I want from good Central Otago Pinot — beautiful ripe fruit, but enough \u003cstrong\u003efreshness, savoury spice, minerality and fine tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e to stop it becoming simple or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed cherry. Plum. Nutmeg. Liquorice. Wild thyme. Silky tannins. Mineral drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points. Old Vines. Bannockburn. Felton Road. $48.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you love Central Otago Pinot Noir, this is an easy six-pack buy. Drink a couple now for the gorgeous cherry fruit and silky texture, then watch the rest develop over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terra Sancta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568642814254,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024TerraSanctaEstatePinotNoir.webp?v=1788573221"},{"product_id":"olivers-taranga-mencia-2025","title":"2025 Oliver’s Taranga Mencía | 95 Points \u0026 Gold Medal","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Mencia | Australia's Pioneering Mencia Vineyard | One of McLaren Vale's Most Exciting Alternative Reds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry. Blood plum. Blackberry. Potpourri. Sumac. Sarsaparilla. Savoury tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've never tasted Mencia before, this is where I'd start.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – 2025 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% McLaren Vale Mencia | Corrina Wright | Small Batch | RRP $37\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is why alternative varieties are so exciting in Australia. A grape most people have never heard of, planted in McLaren Vale by a family willing to take a chance — and now we're looking at a 95-point wine for $37.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Oliver's Taranga Mencia\u003c\/strong\u003e is something genuinely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's bloody delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Hell Is Mencia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMencia — pronounced roughly \u003cstrong\u003eMen-thee-ah\u003c\/strong\u003e — is a red grape native to northwestern Spain, most famously associated with \u003cstrong\u003eBierzo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't tried it before, don't worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost Australian wine drinkers haven't.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that needs to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMencia can produce incredibly attractive reds combining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine, grippy tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's juicy without being simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant without being delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury without being hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd in McLaren Vale, it makes a hell of a lot of sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOliver's Taranga Planted Australia's First Mencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the story gets really good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver's Taranga isn't simply another Australian winery jumping onto an emerging variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrina Wright planted Australia's first Mencia vines in 2011.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first red Mencia was produced in \u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Oliver's Taranga one of the genuine pioneers of the variety in this country. The 2024 release was described by Halliday reviewer Marcus Ellis as arguably the Australian \u003cstrong\u003e“touchstone for mencía.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen years after planting the vines, we're now looking at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Halliday for the 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe experiment worked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 has taken another step forward with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that score is particularly exciting given the trajectory of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous 2024 release received \u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e from Halliday, with Marcus Ellis praising its deep floral perfume, blackberry and blueberry fruit, dark spice, earthy complexity, supple texture and fine tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow the 2025 has jumped to 95.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just an interesting alternative variety anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is seriously good wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Halliday isn't alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Oliver's Taranga Mencia won:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 GOLD MEDAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eat the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official show results confirm the 2025 Oliver's Taranga was one of only \u003cstrong\u003etwo Mencias awarded Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e in its class. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's pretty fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family that pioneered Mencia in Australia is now producing one of the country's benchmark examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2025 Is Absolutely Loaded with Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver's Taranga describes the 2025 as starting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDusky florals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotpourri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipe berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumac spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhubarb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuince\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood plum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then the palate takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry + Plum Compote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith blackberry, wine gums and sarsaparilla adding another layer of fruit and savoury complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis doesn't sound like another generic Australian red.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant purple-red. Vibrant, youthful and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonderfully distinctive. \u003cstrong\u003eBlood plum, blackberry and ripe berries\u003c\/strong\u003e meet potpourri and dusky florals, followed by rhubarb, quince and exotic sumac spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plush cherry and plum compote initially give the impression of generosity, but a savoury line of acidity quickly brings everything into balance. Blackberry, dark berries, sarsaparilla and spice add layers of complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where things get particularly interesting. There's some genuine tannin — gritty and savoury through the middle — before becoming more velvety toward the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, floral and savoury, with dark fruit and spice lingering beautifully. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm and plush, but still fresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the balancing act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale – But Not as You Know It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen most people hear McLaren Vale red, they immediately think:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiraz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrenache.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd increasingly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTempranillo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Mencia?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where things get interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver's Taranga has spent years experimenting with varieties suited to the region's climate and soils, with more than \u003cstrong\u003e50 individual vineyard blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e across its roughly 300-acre property encompassing different varieties, clones, soil types and vine ages. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Small Batch range exists precisely to showcase blocks and varieties that perform particularly well in a given vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd Mencia has become one of the stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Oliver Family – Six Generations in McLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious history behind all this experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver's Taranga has been connected to McLaren Vale for generations, while the current winemaker is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrina Wright – Sixth Generation.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what I love about the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a new-wave producer without roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an old McLaren Vale family willing to ask:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else can we grow here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd instead of simply planting another block of Shiraz, they planted an obscure northwestern Spanish grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's exciting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 – Small Berries, Huge Flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage was one of the earliest Oliver's Taranga has experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking started on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 January\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13 March\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe entire \u003cstrong\u003e110-hectare vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e had been harvested. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season was extremely dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat resulted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut crucially:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent concentration of flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistently warm days also allowed for even ripening across the vineyard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd apparently the local rainbow lorikeets knew something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrina Wright says they took a particular liking to the early-ripening:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTempranillo and Mencia.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmart birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Mencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo blending it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Shiraz added to beef it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Mencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% McLaren Vale.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important because we're getting a proper expression of the grape rather than Mencia being used simply as seasoning in a blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethere's plenty of fruit and generosity, but the savoury acidity and tannins keep the wine beautifully alive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Batch – And Only 8,667 Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another little detail I like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of the 2025 was only:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8,667 bottles.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it reinforces the point of Oliver's Taranga's Small Batch range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't huge-volume commercial wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're wines made because a particular:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehas shown something worth bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value Is Ridiculous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver's Taranga currently sells the 2025 Mencia direct for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for that you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Mencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% McLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia's pioneering Mencia vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSixth-generation winemaker Corrina Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Batch production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 8,667 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor thirty-seven dollars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the sort of wine I want people to take a punt on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the risk is tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the reward is huge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf You Like These Wines, Try Mencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your cellar is full of nothing but big Shiraz, this may not be the obvious next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you love wines like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrappato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMencía from Bierzo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor simply fragrant, savoury, medium-weight reds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet into this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has enough fruit to be immediately appealing, but enough florals, acidity, spice and tannin to make it genuinely interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd that's what makes the bottle disappear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver's Taranga suggests \u003cstrong\u003epaella\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it's difficult to think of anything more appropriate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd also go with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChorizo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJamón\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish tapas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom paella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManchego\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd I'd happily give it a slight chill in warmer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot cold — just cool enough to make those florals and dark fruits jump out of the glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what excites me about alternative varieties in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not trying to make another version of Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're finding varieties that genuinely belong here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Mencia increasingly looks like one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Spanish variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Australia's pioneering Mencia plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Mencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDusky florals \u0026amp; potpourri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumac spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhubarb \u0026amp; savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the sort of wine you buy because you're curious — and then come back for because it's delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Oliver's Taranga Mencia\u003c\/strong\u003e has all the fruit generosity you'd expect from McLaren Vale, but there's something completely different happening around it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals. Spice. Savouriness. Freshness. Grip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's warm and plush without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteresting without becoming weird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd ridiculously easy to drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday. Gold Medal. Australia's pioneering Mencia vineyard. $37.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you've never tasted Mencia, start here. And if you already love Mencia, you need to see what Corrina Wright is doing with it in McLaren Vale. This is one of Australia's most exciting alternative reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver's Taranga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568798921006,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025Oliver_sTarangaMencia.webp?v=1788575378"},{"product_id":"gaffy-neal-altera-terra-mixed-6-pack","title":"Gaffy \u0026 Neal \/ Altera Terra Mixed 6 Pack | Premium Chardonnay \u0026 Shiraz","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Extraordinary Wines. Two Brilliant Chardonnays. One Stunning Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 2 Bottles of Each | 6 Bottles Total | An Exceptional Introduction to the Wines of Doug Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most exciting mixed six-packs we have put together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter tasting these wines, we said the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal Chardonnays may be among the best Chardonnay buys in Australia right now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltera Terra Fortus Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most exciting Australian Shirazes we've tasted for the money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince then, the critics have started piling in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the wines are looking even better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mixed Six Pack Contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $50 | 95 Points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points The Real Review | 95 Points Jeremy Oliver | 95 Points Tim White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously impressive Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeyer lemon, grapefruit, yellow peach, hazelnut and salty sea-breeze characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with creamy texture, beautifully judged oak and mouthwatering citrus acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeremy Oliver scored the 2025 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, describing a long, smooth and complex Chardonnay with excellent balance and the ability to develop over the next decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might technically be the entry-level Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt certainly doesn't taste like one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $80 | One of Australia's Most Exciting New Chardonnays | 98 points Jeremy Oliver | 97 points Tim White | 96 points Halliday Wine Companion | 96 points The R Review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we turn everything up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peninsula is tighter, more powerful and more intense, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elime, white nectarine, grilled grapefruit, salty sea air, stone fruit and beautifully integrated spicy oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal themselves describe the 2025 as the closest they've come to perfection so far, while Jeremy Oliver has scored the 2025 an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 points. $80 RRP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is serious Chardonnay territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2023 Altera Terra Fortus Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $50 | 96 points The R Review | 96 Points Tim White | 95 points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 points JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's the Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Altera Terra Fortus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines fruit from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlewitt Springs in McLaren Vale and Murrumbateman in the Canberra District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together McLaren Vale richness with the beautiful pepper, spice and perfume of cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim White scored it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, praising its extraordinary intensity, cane berries, mixed pepper, dark chocolate, dense fruit and beautifully structured tannins, calling it simply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Fab shiraz.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackberry, plum, dark chocolate, smoked meat, black pepper and exotic spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with plush fruit wrapped around serious, beautifully integrated tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is dangerously good Shiraz for $50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Doug Neal Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's a fascinating thread running through all three wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal is the collaboration between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal and Darrin Gaffy of Principia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created specifically to make Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula. Halliday notes that production is tiny, with the project making just two Chardonnays and no more than around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in total.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug's connection with great Chardonnay runs particularly deep through his long association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiaconda and the Kinzbrunner family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe also imports the highly regarded French oak barrels used by some of Australia's greatest Chardonnay makers. Tim White notes the Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal wines are matured in premium French oak including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSirugue Cuvée Nuits Vosges and Tronçais tight-grain barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can taste that experience in these wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's power, but also precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak, but never oak for oak's sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit intensity balanced by serious acidity and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're getting three completely different expressions of what Doug Neal does brilliantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – generous, textured and ridiculously drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – powerful, tightly coiled, mineral and seriously cellar-worthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFortus Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – plush, peppery, spicy and beautifully structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether they make a brilliant six-pack for anyone who wants to understand why we've become so excited about these wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Altera Terra Fortus Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix seriously exciting bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't wines from a massive commercial operation. Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal remains an extremely small Chardonnay project, while Altera Terra allows Doug Neal to explore some fascinating vineyard and regional combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the critical response is now backing up what we thought when we first tasted them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love great Australian Chardonnay and Shiraz, this is an absolute no-brainer mixed six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Two bottles of each means you can drink one now and put one away — although after you open the first bottle, keeping the second may prove considerably harder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaffy \u0026 Neal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584527135022,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/Gaffy_NealAlteraTerraMixed6Pack.png?v=1788748961"},{"product_id":"great-victorian-pinot-steal-mixed-6-pack","title":"The Great Victorian Pinot Steal Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Regions, 6 Pinot Noirs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Pinot Noirs. Six Brilliant Victorian Sites. One Seriously Good Mixed Pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland | Gippsland | Yarra Valley | Mornington Peninsula | Beechworth | Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love Pinot Noir, this is going to be an incredibly easy six-pack to get excited about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've put together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix different Victorian Pinot Noirs from six outstanding cool-climate regions and vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you a brilliant snapshot of just how exciting Pinot Noir in Victoria is right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the maritime influence of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland and Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, through the Yarra Valley, Gippsland and high-elevation Beechworth, to the distinctive soils of Geelong — there is a hell of a lot of Pinot pedigree here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix bottles. Six producers. Six different expressions of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $246\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | 95+ points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother cracking Pinot from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas and Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most exciting emerging producers in Victoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yeowarra Hill vineyard was planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is now managed by Heroes. The wine combines beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered and black fruits, bramble, thyme, nutmeg and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with fine tannins and lovely cool-climate freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich has praised the Yeowarra Hill Pinot for its combination of fruit, spice, herbs and svelte tannin. Heroes is a producer firmly on our radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bellvale Pinot Noir – Gippsland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $39 | 94 points The Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGippsland continues to be one of Victoria's great hunting grounds for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBellvale delivers the sort of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright red fruit, perfume, savoury complexity and freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that makes good cool-climate Pinot so ridiculously drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a beautiful counterpoint to some of the more powerful wines in this pack and another reminder that you don't need to spend $70–$100 to find genuinely exciting Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $39 | 96 Points Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might be the steal within the steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedhurst Estate fruit from 24-year-old vines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is absolutely loaded with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorello cherry, pomegranate, black raspberry, blood orange, rosehip and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's concentration and power, but the wine remains beautifully energetic with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplush, silky tannins and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich awarded it an outstanding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalling it fleshy and energetic with fine silky tannins and noting that Medhurst's Pinot Noir is in terrific form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96-point Yarra Valley Pinot for $39 RRP. Ridiculous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Onannon Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnannon has developed a serious reputation for beautifully composed Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered cherry, cranberry, spice, fine acidity, gentle tannins and subtle savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Pinot built around finesse rather than sheer weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's exactly the sort of Pinot that makes Mornington Peninsula so compelling: fragrant, detailed, savoury and incredibly easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen we head up into the elevated vineyards of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and one of Australia's most respected viticulturists, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Walpole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fighting Gully Road Pinot vineyard was planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on elevated north-east-facing slopes at around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e570 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat altitude gives the wine beautiful freshness and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe berries, savoury spice, fine acidity and beautifully shaped tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is proper high-country Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bannockburn 1314 Pinot Noir – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $35 | 93 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we finish with one of the great names of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 1314 Pinot Noir is a fantastic introduction to the distinctive Bannockburn style — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry, raspberry, earth, undergrowth and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with juicy fruit and wonderfully slinky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell Mattinson gave it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand summed it up beautifully: this has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn written all over it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt an RRP of just $35, it's a fantastic inclusion in this pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Different Expressions of Victorian Pinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes this pack so much fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're not getting six versions of the same wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland – Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGippsland – Bellvale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley – Medhurst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula – Onannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth – Fighting Gully Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong – Bannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach region brings something different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfume. Red fruit. Dark cherry. Spice. Earth. Florals. Savouriness. Silky tannins. Cool-climate acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut they all have one thing in common:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're bloody easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is so much great Pinot Noir being made in Victoria right now, but unfortunately a lot of the serious stuff is heading north of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$60, $70 and even $100 a bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines prove you don't have to spend that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe six-pack contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir – RRP $43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bellvale Pinot Noir – RRP $39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – RRP $39 – 96 Points Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Onannon Pinot Noir – RRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir – RRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn 1314 Pinot Noir – RRP $35 – 93 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $246\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix completely different expressions of one of the world's greatest grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is why we've called it The Great Victorian Pinot Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a chance to work your way around some of Victoria's most exciting Pinot Noir country without having to spend a fortune doing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you're a Pinot drinker, this is exactly the sort of mixed six-pack I'd be loading up on. Six cracking Victorian Pinots, no passengers, and a brilliant tour through the state's best cool-climate regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquid Vibe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52586334191918,"sku":null,"price":233.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/TheGreatVictorianPinotStealMixed6-Pack.png?v=1788755722"},{"product_id":"victorias-pinot-noir-dream-team-mixed-6-pack","title":"Victoria’s Pinot Noir Dream Team Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Iconic Victorian Pinots","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Outstanding Pinot Noirs. Six Great Victorian Regions. One Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula | Yarra Valley | Geelong | Otway Hinterland | Ballarat | Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to see just how good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is right now, this is the six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've hand-picked six outstanding Pinot Noirs from six of Victoria's most exciting cool-climate regions, bringing together established stars, brilliant vineyards and some of the most exciting Pinot producers in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't an introduction to Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the perfume and finesse of the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula to the power of Bannockburn, the cool Otway Hinterland, volcanic soils around Ballarat and the high-country elegance of Beechworth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix wines. Six regions. Six completely different expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $72 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant start to the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Estate Pinot is a more powerful and complex expression of Mornington Peninsula Pinot, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered and dark cherry, strawberry, dried rose, blood orange, spice and savoury forest-floor characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Faulkner awarded it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points for Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Gary Walsh gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points for The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, praising its perfume, fine tannins and excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Mornington Peninsula Pinot with serious pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $78 | 97+ Halliday | 96 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the absolute stars of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGembrook Hill has long been one of the Yarra Valley's great Pinot Noir addresses, and the 2025 looks exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Rich awarded it a huge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edescribing an extraordinarily perfumed wine with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoached strawberry, rose petal and baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, richly flavoured yet light on its feet, with silky persistent tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell Mattinson followed with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalling it a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“terrific release”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“no-brainer.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+. Enough said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 2025 Bannockburn Pinot Noir – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn is one of the genuine benchmarks of Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there's some serious vineyard material going into this bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 combines fruit from estate vineyards planted between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1976 and 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Tree Hill, 10 Rows, Stuart Block, Anns Block and De La Terre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-picked fruit was wild fermented with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% whole bunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before maturation in hogsheads and puncheons with 25% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect classic Bannockburn characters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark cherry, red fruits, earth, autumn leaves and savoury spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with structure and genuine cellar potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld vines. Limestone soils. Bannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Heroes Original Vineyard Pinot Noir – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 2024 - 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting names in Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is the flagship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sourced fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot the Anti-Hero range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original Heroes Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship Pinot comes from the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-acre Otway Hinterland vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with production so limited that Heroes allocates the wine primarily through its mailing list, cellar door and selected trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas — formerly assistant winemaker at Bannockburn and head winemaker at Clyde Park — discovered the mature vineyard in 2016 and recognised something special in its combination of a warm site within an exceptionally cool climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the wine at the heart of the Heroes story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumed, detailed and wonderfully cool-climate in personality, it's exactly the sort of Pinot that explains why we're so excited about this producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir – Ballarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $85 | 96 Wine Pilot | 95 James Suckling | 94+ Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fascinating bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Block was planted in 1994 entirely to MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sits at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e430 metres altitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on grey loam over weathered basalt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormally this fruit forms an important component of Eastern Peake's Intrinsic Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut in 2023, a handful of barrels were good enough to warrant their own bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's how special this wine is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – WINE PILOT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 POINTS – JAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet, plum, blackberry, mulberry, clove and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, powdery tannins and impressive structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld MV6. Volcanic soils. 430 metres elevation. Tiny production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously exciting Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $100 | 95+ The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we've saved something pretty special for the final bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Keppell Smith has gone so far as to ask whether the 2024 might be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the best Pinot Noir I have ever made?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter deciding his 2023 reds weren't good enough to release at all, the 2024 vintage delivered something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Walsh awarded the wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is beautifully aromatic and complex, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, red cherry, dried rose, spice, wet leaves, earth, smoked paprika and orange peel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finishing with excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre describes it as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“More Burgundy than Australia.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $100, this is the most expensive bottle in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it's an absolute beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tour Through Victoria's Greatest Pinot Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through six completely different Victorian Pinot Noir landscapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula – Paringa Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley – Gembrook Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong – Bannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland – Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallarat – Eastern Peake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth – Savaterre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no filler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cheap bottle included simply to bring the average price down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle belongs here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dream Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2021 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $72 | 95 Halliday | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $78 | 97+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $75 | 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Heroes Original Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $75 | 2024 - 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2023 Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $85 | 96 Wine Pilot | 95 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $100 | 97 The R Review | 96 Halliday | 95+ Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are mixed Pinot packs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the producers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGembrook Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Peake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd look at the scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Wine Pilot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple 95-point wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuinely serious collection of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can open all six with friends and conduct one hell of a Victorian Pinot tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr drink them individually over the next few years and explore the enormous differences between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Geelong, the Otways, Ballarat and Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither way:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfume. Red cherry. Strawberry. Rose petal. Blood orange. Earth. Spice. Whole bunch. Old vines. Volcanic soils. Silky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix of Victoria's most exciting Pinot Noirs in one box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Pinot Noir Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If serious Victorian Pinot Noir is your thing, this is the mixed six-pack I'd want. 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One Ridiculously Good Mixed Pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley | Otway Hinterland | Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Chardonnay is your thing, this is one hell of a six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've brought together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix outstanding Victorian Chardonnays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from some of the state's most exciting producers and cool-climate vineyards — and every single bottle has an RRP between just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$40 and $55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause serious Australian Chardonnay isn't cheap anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines prove you can still find exceptional Chardonnay without spending $70, $80 or $100 a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree brilliant cool-climate regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix completely different expressions of Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $276\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $40 | 95 Halliday | 94 JamesSuckling.com | 93+ Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a way to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become one of the benchmark names for modern Yarra Valley Chardonnay, with winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanie Chester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e producing wines of beautiful precision, energy and regional expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yarra Valley Chardonnay brings together fruit from multiple vineyard sites across the region, giving you a brilliant snapshot of contemporary Yarra Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite peach, nectarine, grapefruit and citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with subtle struck-match complexity, fine acidity and beautifully controlled oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps Chardonnay for $40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an extremely easy inclusion in this pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | 95+ Halliday | 94 Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more under-the-radar wines in the pack — and that's exactly why we love finding wines like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wanderer is the personal label of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrew Marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the Yarra Valley's most experienced winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yellingbo Chardonnay comes from the cooler Upper Yarra area and delivers the sort of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, white stone fruit, mineral drive, savoury complexity and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that makes Upper Yarra Chardonnay so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's beautiful restraint here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine. Precise. Mineral. Seriously drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $43, this is exactly the sort of Chardonnay discovery we want in a pack called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥂 2025 Warramate Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45 | 95 points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother cracking Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarramate sits in one of the great pieces of Yarra Valley wine country, neighbouring some seriously famous vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Chardonnay built around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreshness, citrus, stone fruit and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with enough texture and savoury complexity to give it genuine interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's polished without being overworked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich enough to satisfy Chardonnay lovers, but fresh enough that you'll very quickly find yourself pouring the second glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother seriously smart buy at $45.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥂 2025 Heroes Yeowarra Hill Chardonnay – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | New Release | A Star in the making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow things get particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas and Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are rapidly becoming one of the most exciting stories in Victorian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yeowarra Hill vineyard sits in the incredibly cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where long, slow ripening allows Chardonnay to develop flavour while retaining brilliant natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beautifully cool-climate expression with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, white peach, stone fruit, mineral characters and subtle savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes is absolutely flying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this gives you a chance to see why for just $43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $55 | 95 Points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points The Real Review | 94 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the absolute stars of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is proper Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Estate comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate and Callanan's Road vineyard fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with hand-picked grapes whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in French oak puncheons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe peach, lemon zest, white stone fruit, roasted nuts, flint and saline minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wrapped around beautifully integrated acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStuart Knox awarded it 95 points for The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Campbell Mattinson gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 points for The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and noted that the wine should live and mature beautifully for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower + Texture + Mineral Precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $55, this is a hell of a lot of Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $50 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Real Review | 95 Jeremy Oliver | 95 Tim White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour critics. Four 95-point scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been one of our great Chardonnay discoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeyer lemon, grapefruit, yellow peach and stone fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with hazelnut, subtle oak, salty sea-breeze characters and mouthwatering citrus acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's generosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut critically, there's enough acidity and mineral freshness to keep everything beautifully controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then look at the critical response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Tim White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Chardonnay with an RRP of $50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's ridiculous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it gets even more interesting when you look at the man behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal has an extraordinary history with great Australian Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including decades working alongside Rick Kinzbrunner at Giaconda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can taste that experience here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis may be the steal within The Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Regions. Six Expressions of Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so much fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through three of Victoria's great Chardonnay landscapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wanderer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarramate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd they're not six versions of the same wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon \u0026amp; grapefruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; mineral characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazelnut \u0026amp; roasted nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully controlled French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine cool-climate acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy, textural palates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the beauty of Victorian Chardonnay right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality is extraordinary, but the styles and regional expressions can be completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $40 | 95 Halliday | 94 JamesSuckling.com | 93+ Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $43 | 95+ Halliday | 94 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Warramate Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $45 | 95 Halliday \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Heroes Yeowarra Hill Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOtway Hinterland | RRP $43 | 2024 - 94 Halliday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $55 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Real Review | 94 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $50 | 95 Halliday | 95 Real Review | 95 Jeremy Oliver | 95 Tim White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $276\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of Australian Chardonnay has never been better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, the prices of the best wines have climbed with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's increasingly normal to see serious Victorian Chardonnay at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$70. $80. $100. And considerably more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why this pack excites us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle here retails between:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$40–$55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet you're getting wines from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps, Paringa Estate, Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal, Heroes, The Wanderer and Warramate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are famous names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are emerging stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are tiny producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there are some absolutely cracking critic scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut most importantly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the sort of six-pack we'd want to put on the table for a blind Victorian Chardonnay tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen all six.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet some good glasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd work your way through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley, Otway Hinterland and Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll quickly see why Victorian Chardonnay is in such an extraordinary place right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix cracking Victorian Chardonnays. Combined RRP $276.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why we've called it The Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If Chardonnay is your thing, this is an absolute no-brainer mixed six-pack — six outstanding wines, three brilliant regions and a fantastic snapshot of just how good Victorian Chardonnay has become.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquid Vibe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52591587295534,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/TheGreatVictorianChardonnayStealMixed6-Pack_1.png?v=1788836063"},{"product_id":"victorias-chardonnay-dream-team-mixed-6-pack","title":"Victoria’s Chardonnay Dream Team Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Iconic Victorian Chardonnays","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Iconic Victorian Chardonnays. Six Brilliant Producers. Five Great Regions. One Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley | Mornington Peninsula | Geelong | Beechworth | Macedon Ranges | Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to understand just how extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become, start here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've assembled six seriously exciting Chardonnays from six brilliant producers, covering some of Victoria's greatest cool-climate Chardonnay country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't an entry-level Chardonnay pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo. Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal. Bannockburn. Savaterre. Sentio. Heroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the mineral precision of the Upper Yarra and Mornington Peninsula through to the power of Beechworth, the distinctive soils of Geelong, the cool Macedon Ranges and the emerging Otway Hinterland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix bottles. Six producers. Six completely different expressions of world-class Victorian Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $477\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Salo Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $55 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Campbell Mattinson | 96 The R Review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a way to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo is the Chardonnay side project of two seriously talented Yarra Valley winemakers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Flamsteed and Dave Mackintosh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Moon Vineyard at Gladysdale in the Upper Yarra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, planted on red and brown volcanic soils. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed, wild fermented in seasoned puncheons and partially put through malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich awarded it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile Campbell Mattinson gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, describing a beautifully harmonious Chardonnay built around white peach, cream, preserved lemon and honeysuckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enectarine, citrus peel, flint and subtle marine characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with gentle creaminess followed by a long, chalky, tensile finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Yarra Chardonnay at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 98 Jeremy Oliver | 97 Tim White | 96 Halliday | 96 The R Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the Chardonnay projects we're most excited about in Australia right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collaboration between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarrin Gaffy and Doug Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is tiny and completely Chardonnay focused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd The Peninsula is the serious stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 is loaded with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elime, white nectarine and grilled grapefruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, salty sea air and spicy citrus-inflected oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen comes a palate that's:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTightly coiled. Powerful. Creamy. Mineral. Seriously long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal themselves say:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is as close as we have come to perfection thus far.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a big statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut taste the wine and you'll understand the excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bannockburn Chardonnay – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we move to one of the great names of Victorian Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn has been producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its distinctive Geelong vineyards for decades, developing a style with genuine personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't anonymous, technically perfect Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey taste like Bannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's typically richness and texture, but also citrus, stone fruit, savouriness, mineral character and serious structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Chardonnay that can be incredibly attractive young but also has the architecture to develop beautifully in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA benchmark Victorian producer and an essential inclusion in the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Chardonnay – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $120 | 97 Halliday | 97 Campbell Mattinson | 96+ Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Australia's great Chardonnays. Full stop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the heavyweight of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from Keppell Smith's mature, close-planted Beechworth vineyard and was produced from a tiny crop in an exceptional season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the reviews are enormous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 POINTS – CAMPBELL MATTINSON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite flowers, lime blossom, white nectarine, pink grapefruit, toasted hazelnut, beeswax, sandalwood and subtle flint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is powerful and concentrated, yet there's extraordinary acidity, precision and length holding everything together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentration without sacrificing finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeppell Smith believes the wine can age beautifully for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 YEARS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't simply one of the best wines in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's one of the great Chardonnay names in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Sentio Captain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay – Macedon Ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $67 | 95 points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen we get to one of my favourite emerging Chardonnay stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Catlow has developed a serious following for Chardonnay, making beautifully detailed wines from some fascinating Victorian sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shows a slightly fleshier, more generous side of Sentio while retaining the precision and structure that makes these wines so compelling. James Suckling specifically noted its more fleshy, mid-weighted personality compared with the typically skeletal Sentio style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach. Citrus. Stone fruit. Mineral. Savoury oak. Fine acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's generosity through the middle, but everything remains beautifully controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio is a name every serious Victorian Chardonnay drinker should have on their radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is a brilliant bottle with which to understand why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Heroes Original Vineyard Chardonnay – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 96 Points Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we finish with one of Victoria's most exciting emerging producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Anti-Hero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot purchased fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Original Heroes Vineyard Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Rich highlighted its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite nectarine, quince, beeswax and grilled nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with the wine's genuine weight, intensity and fine line of acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard sits in the remarkably cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with sandstone, siltstone and sandy clay soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the numbers are extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit was harvested at just:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kg PER VINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore whole-bunch pressing and wild fermentation in French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt then spent ten months in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% second-fill French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo new oak required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal production?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eONLY 90 CASES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich said he was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“blown away by the entire range of 2024s”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Heroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce people discover Heroes, these tiny-production wines aren't going to become easier to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Regions. Six Brilliant Producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through some of Victoria's greatest Chardonnay country:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacedon Ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd each wine brings something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; mineral drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazelnut \u0026amp; grilled nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully integrated French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious cool-climate acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture, power and length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Chardonnay Dream Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Salo Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $55 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Campbell Mattinson | 96 The R Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $75 | 98 Jeremy Oliver | 97 Tim White | 96 Halliday | 96 The R Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGeelong | RRP $75 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Savaterre Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeechworth | RRP $120 | 97 Halliday | 97 Campbell Mattinson | 96+ Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2023 Sentio Captain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMacedon Ranges | RRP $67 - 95 Halliday \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Heroes Original Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOtway Hinterland | RRP $75 | 96 Halliday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $477\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Chardonnay is in an extraordinary place right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Victoria might just be leading the charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at this line-up:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've got established benchmarks sitting alongside some of the most exciting emerging Chardonnay producers in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've got tiny-production vineyard wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld and mature vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolcanic soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandstone and clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool maritime vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-country sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd some enormous critic scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Campbell Mattinson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut scores only tell part of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe real attraction is opening these six bottles side by side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet six decent glasses and you have one hell of a Victorian Chardonnay tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Yarra to Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Beechworth, Macedon Ranges and finally the Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste how Chardonnay changes with site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow acidity changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow texture changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow oak changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow fruit expression changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes this pack so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Iconic Victorian Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Brilliant Producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $477.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Chardonnay Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If serious Australian Chardonnay is your thing, this is the six-pack I'd want. Drink them individually or put all six on the table for an absolutely cracking Victorian Chardonnay tasting. Either way, this is some serious Chardonnay firepower in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquid Vibe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52593622876462,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/Victoria_sChardonnayDreamTeamMixed6-Pack.png?v=1788835910"},{"product_id":"battles-estate-chardonnay-2025","title":"2025 Battles Estate Chardonnay | 96 Points | Margaret River","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96-POINT MARGARET RIVER CHARDONNAY FOR $55. THAT IS SERIOUS VALUE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Margaret River's Most Exciting New Chardonnay Producers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattles might just be one of the next ones.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are plenty of famous Chardonnay names in Margaret River.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Battles Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a seriously impressive modern expression of Margaret River Chardonnay — combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus and white stone fruit, flint, saline minerality and beautifully judged French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the concentration and texture that makes this region so brilliant for the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the critics are taking notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt an RRP of just:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis is exactly the sort of Chardonnay we love finding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles – A Producer on the Rise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles is the project of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLance Parkin, Kris Ambrozkiewicz and Richard Healy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the wines have quickly developed a serious reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate critic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErin Larkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has described Battles as producing some of the most exciting wines emerging from Western Australia — and indeed Australia — praising their combination of regional authenticity, sophistication and seamless structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a hell of an endorsement for such a young producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Chardonnay is becoming a particularly important part of the Battles story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-Vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Estate Chardonnay comes from one vineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEllens Ridge Vineyard – Burnside, Margaret River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an important distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're not talking about a broad regional blend assembled from numerous vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 is described by Battles as coming from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“single voice”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the Ellens Ridge vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit was:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand picked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented on full solids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured with 40% new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith rigorous barrel selection before the final wine was assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious fruit. Serious winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a classic modern Margaret River combination of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved lemon \u0026amp; citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; mineral characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCashew \u0026amp; subtle nuttiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate has excellent concentration and texture, but the key is the acidity running underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's richness without heaviness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak without excess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit concentration without sacrificing precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that lovely salty Margaret River finish keeps you coming back for another glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Margaret River Chardonnay Sweet Spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River has become one of the world's great Chardonnay regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the top end, the wines can now easily command \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$100, $150 and considerably more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes wines like this particularly exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't need to spend that here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles is applying serious winemaking to high-quality Margaret River fruit and producing Chardonnay with genuine regional identity for an RRP of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when Halliday is giving the wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe value becomes pretty difficult to ignore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the sort of producer we want to get behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelatively new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vineyard sourcing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal-intervention winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd wines that are already getting serious critical attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 gives you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-vineyard Ellens Ridge fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-picked Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-solids fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's enough fruit and texture here for people who love classic Margaret River Chardonnay, but also the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflint, saline minerality, tension and precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that define the best modern examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Halliday. Single Vineyard. Wild Fermented. Margaret River. $55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles is a name worth remembering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you love Margaret River Chardonnay, get onto this producer now. At $55, the 2025 Battles Estate Chardonnay delivers a hell of a lot of wine for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battles Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616194130222,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025_Battles_Estate_Chardonnay.png?v=1789004287"},{"product_id":"battles-estate-shiraz-2024","title":"2024 Battles Estate Shiraz | 95 Points | Western Australia","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 95-POINT WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ FOR $38. 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The Mulline Pinot Gris is one of the most celebrated and distinctive Pinot Gris expressions in Australia — dual 93–95-point critical acclaim, named Best Value Wine of the Year and recognised as Australia's best Pinot Gris. 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AND THIS IS ONLY MULLINE'S REGIONAL PINOT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best value Pinot in the country — Mulline captures Geelong’s cool-climate magic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeelong, VIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.50 a bottle \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir • Mulline • Geelong • Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Mulline Pinot Noir — 95 points Halliday. The best value Pinot in the country — Mulline captures Geelong’s cool-climate magic at $37.50.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Mulline and Geelong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulline is one of Geelong’s most celebrated and respected producers — known for producing wines of extraordinary cool-climate elegance, purity and exceptional value from Geelong’s distinctive volcanic soils and maritime climate. Geelong’s unique maritime climate and volcanic soils create ideal conditions for producing Pinot Noir of exceptional elegance and complexity — cool temperatures and a long growing season allowing for slow, even ripening that develops intense flavours while maintaining the bright acidity and mineral character that defines world-class Pinot Noir. 95+ points from James Halliday Wine Companion — confirming Mulline as one of Australia’s finest Pinot Noir producers and one of the finest value propositions in Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant ruby-red with garnet highlights, excellent clarity and vibrant depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex and elegantly expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erose petals, forest floor and subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe distinctive mineral character of great Geelong Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeelong Pinot Noir of extraordinary aromatic elegance — the red cherry and wild strawberry character of premium cool-climate Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the forest floor and mineral complexity of Mulline’s celebrated Geelong winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with exceptional elegance and balance.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebright red fruits, cranberry and pomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eearthy undertones and silky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe distinctive mineral backbone that defines premium Geelong Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and refined with lingering red fruit, spice complexity and the pure, fresh character that makes Geelong Pinot Noir so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+pts – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geelong, VIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–16°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2029+ (5–8 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted duck breast with cherry glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled salmon with herb butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom and truffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged goat cheese and charcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb rack with rosemary and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the best value Pinot in the country — \u003cstrong\u003eMulline’s 2025 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, 95+ points James Halliday Wine Companion, Geelong’s cool-climate magic captured in a bottle. One of the finest value propositions in Australian Pinot Noir — wines of this calibre typically command much higher prices.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$37.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers outstanding Geelong Pinot Noir character and extraordinary value from one of Victoria’s most celebrated cool-climate producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best value Pinot in the country — Mulline captures Geelong’s cool-climate magic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mulline Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52617690317102,"sku":"LV-MULLINE-PINOTNOIR-2025-750ML","price":37.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025MullinePinotNoir.webp?v=1789022686"},{"product_id":"mulline-geelong-greatest-hits-mixed-6-pack","title":"Mulline’s Geelong Greatest Hits Mixed 6-Pack | Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir \u0026 Syrah","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Brilliant Wines. Two Bottles of Each. One of Geelong’s Most Exciting Producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 96+ Halliday | 95+ Halliday | 95 Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you haven't discovered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline Vintners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yet, this is exactly where I'd start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've been huge supporters of these wines because they represent everything exciting about modern Geelong — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreshness, perfume, texture, site expression and incredible drinkability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the critics have certainly noticed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline has rapidly established itself as one of the region's most exciting producers, with winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBen Mullen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e producing wines from vineyards across the Surf Coast, Moorabool Valley and Bellarine Peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo we've put together a six-pack featuring three of the regional wines that make Mulline such brilliant buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Pinot Gris. Two Pinot Noir. Two Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $225\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd look at the scores:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Pinot Gris with some serious personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes from Geelong's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurf Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Mulline using three different fermentation approaches to build complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart is barrel fermented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart is fermented in stainless steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% is fermented on skins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the wine additional texture, savouriness and that beautiful subtle colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a gorgeous combination of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedcurrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange peel \u0026amp; pith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's plenty of flavour, but the wine retains excellent freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small skin-fermented component brings gentle grip and texture without turning this into an orange wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is proper Pinot Gris — textural, complex and bloody delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Mulline Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might be one of the best-value Pinot Noirs coming out of Victoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 regional Pinot Noir brings together fruit from across Geelong, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoorabool Valley, Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple clones are used to build complexity, with a small amount of whole bunch bringing additional perfume and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is beautifully bright and energetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild strawberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaspberry \u0026amp; red cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite pepper \u0026amp; spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle forest-floor complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is medium-bodied, supple and wonderfully fresh, with fine tannins and enough savoury complexity to make you keep coming back to the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Mulline's regional Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a pretty serious endorsement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Mulline Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then we move to Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot big, jammy, heavily extracted Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavoury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-bodied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the style that makes cool-climate Victorian Syrah so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackberry, blueberry and dark cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with violets, pepper, dried herbs and savoury spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's plenty of fruit, but it's the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreshness, perfume and fine tannin structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that makes the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother seriously impressive regional wine from Mulline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Mulline?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline was established with one clear objective:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo showcase the diversity of Geelong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that's what makes this pack so interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong isn't one homogeneous wine region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've got the maritime influence of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurf Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warmer inland conditions of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoorabool Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the distinctive climate of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBellarine Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline works across these different areas, producing both regional blends and an increasingly impressive collection of single-vineyard wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the results have been extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion named Mulline its Best Value Winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulline has also been included among Halliday's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop 100 Wineries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the single-vineyard wines continue to rack up huge scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a producer absolutely flying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Geelong Greatest Hits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Mulline Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 2025 Mulline Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIX BOTTLES | RRP $225\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's incredibly simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThese wines massively over-deliver.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't have one expensive bottle carrying the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, you've got three regional wines demonstrating just how high Mulline's baseline quality has become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd you're getting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo bottles of 96+ point Pinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo bottles of 95+ point Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo bottles of 95 point Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an incredibly strong six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter still, the three wines are completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etextural, aromatic Pinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove into the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright, silky and perfumed Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeppery, savoury cool-climate Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's one hell of a little Geelong tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because you get two bottles of each, you can drink one set now and supposedly put the other three away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe suspect that second part won't happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMULLINE’S GEELONG GREATEST HITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Halliday Pinot Gris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Halliday Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Halliday Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo bottles of each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $225.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've already discovered Mulline, you'll know exactly why we're so excited about these wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you haven't:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the perfect introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Six bottles, three varieties and one of the hottest young producers in Geelong. 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