{"title":"Estate Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-pinot-noir-2023","title":"2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir | 95 Point Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 95 POINTS | MEDHURST ESTATE | SERIOUS YARRA VALLEY PINOT NOIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst needs to be on the radar of serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir drinkers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's bright, perfumed, energetic and beautifully detailed. Exactly what great Yarra Valley Pinot should be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – 95 Points and Under $60\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly why \u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst needs to be on the radar of serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir drinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e received an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining beautiful red-fruited perfume with spice, earth, vibrant acidity and wonderfully fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's a serious vineyard story underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made entirely from the \u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir clone\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-picked from two contrasting blocks of Medhurst's Gruyere estate vineyard. Around \u003cstrong\u003e10% whole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e were included in the final wine, before maturation for nine months in French oak, with 30% new barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a beautifully made, genuine estate-grown Yarra Pinot that seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive result at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the style of the wine that's particularly appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't dark, extracted Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003ebright, perfumed, energetic and beautifully detailed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly what great Yarra Valley Pinot should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is wonderfully aromatic and vibrant, showing layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacerated strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosehip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaked earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's own tasting note describes fresh raspberry, blood orange, plum and rosehip aromatics before delicate cherry and macerated strawberry emerge on the palate alongside spice and baked earth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannins are \u003cstrong\u003efine and silky\u003c\/strong\u003e, while bright acidity runs through the wine and keeps everything fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful, persistent and long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's delicacy here—but don't mistake delicacy for a lack of intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e100% MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's something Pinot lovers will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir is entirely MV6\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMV6 is one of Australia's most important Pinot Noir clones and has played a significant role in many of the country's great Pinot vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Medhurst makes the story even more interesting by blending fruit from \u003cstrong\u003etwo different parts of the estate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB Block – 75%\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth-facing, with \u003cstrong\u003egravelly, hungry duplex clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes up the majority of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC Block – 25%\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cooler, south-facing block with \u003cstrong\u003eloamy brown soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose two blocks bring different personalities to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne provides intensity and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other contributes freshness and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they create a much more complete expression of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e10% Whole Bunch + French Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is beautifully judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced from two estate blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10% whole bunch in the final blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatured nine months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the sort of approach I want to see with premium Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough whole bunch to contribute aromatic lift, spice and structure without turning the wine excessively herbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's enough new French oak to build complexity without overwhelming Pinot Noir's delicate fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vineyard stays in control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2023 – The Fourth Consecutive Cool Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage story is particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes \u003cstrong\u003e2023 as the fourth cool season in a row\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the La Niña-influenced conditions of 2020–2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober through December brought extreme rain and high humidity, placing considerable pressure on the vineyard team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut conditions improved dramatically from January onwards, with welcome dry periods carrying through harvest. Fruit was ultimately picked between \u003cstrong\u003e10 March and 4 April\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant wines with beautiful natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Pinot Noir is exactly the variety that can shine under those cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Noir Built Around Perfume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things I particularly like about the 2023 is the aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry + oak + tannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's much more going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get \u003cstrong\u003ecranberry, redcurrant, raspberry and strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, but then the wine moves into \u003cstrong\u003erosehip, florals, blood orange, spice and earth\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what separates really good Pinot Noir from simple fruity Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best examples evolve constantly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit becomes floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral becomes spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpice becomes earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then you go back for another smell and find something different again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Is Becoming a Serious Pinot Noir Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's reputation across the Yarra Valley is growing for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion notes that the estate focuses on \u003cstrong\u003esmall-batch production\u003c\/strong\u003e, with head winemaker Rohan Smith bringing a strong emphasis on precision and respect for vineyard site. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd look at the Pinot Noir quality across the Medhurst range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Estate Pinot Noir – 95 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Reserve Pinot Noir – 97 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive one-two punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate wine gives you the purity and personality of the vineyard at \u003cstrong\u003e$57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Reserve takes the best parcels into another level of concentration and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstate vs Reserve Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're deciding between the two Medhurst Pinots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Estate Pinot Noir – $57.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright • Perfumed • Red-fruited • Spicy • Silky • Energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2021 Reserve Pinot Noir – $112.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper • More structured • Powerful • Complex • Cellar-worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Pinot is the wine I'd buy by the half-dozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's serious enough for the cellar but immediately enjoyable enough that you don't need an excuse to open one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's a great place for Pinot Noir to sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst recommends the 2023 Pinot Noir with \u003cstrong\u003eSichuan crispy duck and plum sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat sounds absolutely brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd also try it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of red fruit, blood orange, spice and earth makes this particularly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it slightly cool at around \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is delicious now, but there's absolutely no hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst gives the wine \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 years of cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's Philip Rich suggested drinking through \u003cstrong\u003e2032\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung, you'll get all that gorgeous cranberry, raspberry, cherry, rosehip and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith age, expect more:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried flowers • Forest floor • Mushroom • Earth • Savoury spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink some now and put the rest away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esweet spot wine in the Medhurst range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo individual vineyard blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% whole bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\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\u003cstrong\u003e$57.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes this so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir without moving into the $100–$150 territory occupied by many of the region's top wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, it tastes like Pinot Noir should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCranberry. Redcurrant. Raspberry. Cherry. Rosehip. Blood orange. Florals. Spice. Earth. Silky tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the elegance and perfume of \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering, Giant Steps, Coldstream Hills, Oakridge or other top Yarra Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, Medhurst deserves a place on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday points. Estate-grown MV6. $57.50 RRP. 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Fruit purity. Fine tannins. Freshness. Elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at only \u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, there's genuine restraint. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully complex Cabernet showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountain herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle graphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes a complex cool-climate Cabernet nose built around \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, cassis and ripe fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with perfectly ripe, soft tannins defining the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday adds another dimension with \u003cstrong\u003echerry, violets, cedar and mountain herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's intensity, but no heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is beautifully ripe, the tannins are polished and the wine carries itself with the effortless medium-bodied elegance that makes great Yarra Cabernet so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstate-Grown Cabernet from Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't generic Yarra Valley Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from \u003cstrong\u003eD Block\u003c\/strong\u003e of Medhurst's Gruyere estate vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect – North\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation – 182–208 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested – 29 March 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol – 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe later March harvest is significant. Cabernet needs a long season to achieve flavour and tannin maturity, and the 2022 growing season provided exactly that. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is genuine estate-grown Cabernet with a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2022 – A Stunning Year for Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most exciting parts of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes 2022 as the \u003cstrong\u003ethird cool growing season in succession\u003c\/strong\u003e, with challenging weather reducing yields significantly in earlier-ripening Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet was a different story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long \u003cstrong\u003eIndian summer\u003c\/strong\u003e allowed the Cabernet to hang and ripen slowly, achieving beautifully mature, soft tannins while retaining relatively low alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's verdict is emphatic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 was a stunning year for Cabernet Sauvignon.\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 want to hear when buying Cabernet for the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOnly 230 Dozen Produced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's something that makes the wine even more compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 230 dozen were produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's just \u003cstrong\u003e2,760 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an estate-grown, \u003cstrong\u003e96-point Yarra Valley Cabernet at $57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's remarkably small production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was carefully sorted after harvest, with individual berries selected before fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't mass-produced Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's serious small-batch wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e24 Days on Skins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking tells you just how seriously Medhurst treats its Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter being harvested on March 29, the fruit was chilled overnight before the bunches were destemmed onto a sorting table for \u003cstrong\u003eindividual berry selection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selected fruit was then transferred into open fermenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the important part:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wine remained on skins for 24 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extended maceration was designed to extract the fine, silky tannins required for both structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Cabernet made simply for immediate fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's built to age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrench Oak – 35% New\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing, the Cabernet was transferred into French oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine initially saw:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore further maturation, ultimately spending approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11 months in oak\u003c\/strong\u003e prior to its final élevage and bottling in November 2023. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, the balance is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough new oak to bring cedar, spice and structure, but not so much that you lose the Cabernet fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is classic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCassis + violet + cedar + herbs + fine tannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Valley Cabernet Deserves More Attention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir and Chardonnay dominate the modern conversation around the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Cabernet has an extraordinary history here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd some of the region's most famous wines—from producers such as \u003cstrong\u003eMount Mary, Yarra Yering and Wantirna Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e—have demonstrated just how profound Yarra Valley Cabernet can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret is the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Yarra Cabernet doesn't need enormous alcohol or massive extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, fragrant, savoury and incredibly elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you get with the 2022 Medhurst Estate Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the Cellar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just a wine for drinking young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically says the perfectly ripe tannins should allow the 2022 Cabernet to continue improving with careful cellaring for \u003cstrong\u003eat least a decade\u003c\/strong\u003e and lists its cellaring potential as \u003cstrong\u003e10+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday also sees plenty of life ahead, highlighting its fine tannin structure and ability to provide enjoyment over the coming years and beyond. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now, expect vibrant cassis, cherry and violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time, those characters should move towards more complex \u003cstrong\u003ecedar, tobacco, earth and dried-herb notes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst recommends this with \u003cstrong\u003eMayura Station Wagyu rump, French fries and sautéed green beans\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd also try it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRib-eye steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-cooked beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Cabernet that deserves a good piece of beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the smartest Cabernet buys in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 230 dozen produced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 days on skins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10+ year cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the real attraction is the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCassis. Blackberry. Cherry. Violets. Cedar. Mountain herbs. Fine tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's everything great cool-climate Cabernet should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is enough fruit to make it delicious now, but enough structure and balance to make you want to put several bottles away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love the classic Cabernet wines of Mount Mary and Yarra Yering, or simply want to rediscover just how good Yarra Valley Cabernet can be, the 2022 Medhurst Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolute must.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points. $57.50 RRP. Only 230 dozen made. 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Halliday's recent Top 100 Wineries assessment noted that \u003cstrong\u003eseven of eight Medhurst wines reviewed received gold-medal scores\u003c\/strong\u003e, with seven also receiving its special-value designation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you this isn't an isolated great bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst is on a serious run.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is beautifully expressive, showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerry crumble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFennel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is vibrant with intense purple hues, while the nose leads with \u003cstrong\u003ered florals, berry crumble and baking spices\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the palate gets serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayers of \u003cstrong\u003emulberry, black cherry and blood plum\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the fruit core, before star anise, fennel and freshly crushed peppercorns bring the savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has genuine weight and concentration, but it's framed by \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that carry everything through a long finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit. Spice. Perfume. Tannin. Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautifully complete Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstate-Grown at Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is genuine estate-grown Yarra Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from Medhurst's \u003cstrong\u003eF Block\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect – North East\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation – 130–150 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety – 100% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested – 1 March 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's estate sits on the western side of the \u003cstrong\u003eWarramate Ranges at Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vineyards ranging from approximately 130 to 220 metres elevation. The vineyard was established in 2000 and planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the reasons Medhurst is becoming such an exciting Yarra Valley producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't generic regional wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're increasingly precise expressions of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShiraz – Not Barossa Shiraz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your picture of Australian Shiraz is huge black fruit, high alcohol and lots of oak, \u003cstrong\u003eforget it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Medhurst sits at just \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you an indication of the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of fruit intensity, but the wine is more about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, pepper, spice, texture and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e than sheer weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulberry rather than jam.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper rather than vanilla.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilky tannins rather than brute force.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness rather than alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drinkers who love \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Rhône Syrah and Australia's best cool-climate Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly the territory you want to be exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePepper, Fennel \u0026amp; Spice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things that makes cool-climate Shiraz so compelling is its savoury character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's own tasting note specifically identifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar anise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFennel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshly crushed peppercorns\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose flavours sit alongside mulberry, black cherry and blood plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not simply getting a mouthful of ripe Shiraz fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery time you return to the glass, another layer appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit becomes floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral becomes pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePepper becomes fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd underneath everything sits the wine's fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestrained French Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother thing I really like about the wine is the oak treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 was matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 months in French oak barriques and puncheons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith only:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the sort of oak regime you want with elegant Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intention isn't to make the wine taste like wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak is there to provide \u003cstrong\u003estructure, texture and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e while allowing the fruit and vineyard character to remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd using larger puncheons alongside barriques further reduces the impact of oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fascinating 2024 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 growing season at Medhurst was anything but straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a relatively dry November, December and January became exceptionally wet, with \u003cstrong\u003e282mm of rain\u003c\/strong\u003e falling across those two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the season completely changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary and March were extraordinarily dry, with only \u003cstrong\u003e10mm of rain\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the late summer warmth helped push the fruit rapidly towards maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest came early and moved quickly, with the entire Medhurst vineyard picked in approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo and a half weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting Shiraz combines impressive fruit concentration with the freshness expected from the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Is Becoming a Serious Yarra Valley Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't been paying attention to Medhurst, now is the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's recent assessment ranked Medhurst among its \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Australian Wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e and highlighted the remarkable consistency across the portfolio under winemaker Rohan Smith. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you look across these releases, you can see why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Estate Chardonnay – 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Estate Shiraz – 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are serious scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut importantly, Medhurst hasn't pushed the Estate wines into the price territory of many of the Yarra Valley's cult producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes them so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would be brilliant with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb cutlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-cooked beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePepper-crusted steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd particularly love it with \u003cstrong\u003elamb, rosemary and garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pepper, fennel and red-fruited character of the wine would be magnificent alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty to love now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is vibrant, the aromatics expressive and the tannins beautifully silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's enough concentration, acidity and structure underneath to make this worth cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2038+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening one young, I'd give it \u003cstrong\u003ean hour in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e and serve it around \u003cstrong\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the best-value premium Shirazes in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown Yarra Valley Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then look at the flavour profile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulberry. Black cherry. Blood plum. Red flowers. Star anise. Fennel. Cracked pepper. Silky tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's everything I want from serious cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$57.50 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Medhurst Estate Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the perfume, savoury complexity and sophistication you'd normally expect to pay considerably more for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love Clonakilla, Yarra Yering, By Farr, Giaconda, Mount Langi Ghiran or great Northern Rhône Syrah, put this on your list.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday points. $57.50 RRP. 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Medhurst's technical notes describe a wine combining concentrated fruit, bright natural acidity, chalky minerality and subtle oak spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a Chardonnay that delivers genuine Yarra Valley pedigree without the $100+ price tag, \u003cstrong\u003ethis should be very high on the list\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a huge result at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of \u003cstrong\u003e96 points + $55 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this one of the most compelling Chardonnays in the Medhurst portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is beautifully expressive, with layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeyer lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuince blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalk and minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatics are delicate rather than explosive, with flowers, citrus and spice leading into a palate with considerably more power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's \u003cstrong\u003econcentrated fruit and real weight through the middle\u003c\/strong\u003e, but a fine line of acidity keeps everything fresh and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrunchy white peach and grapefruit are wrapped around a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful chalky mineral line\u003c\/strong\u003e, with subtle oak spice sitting quietly in the background. The finish is plush, driven and long. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003cbr\u003eTexture without excess.\u003cbr\u003eOak without dominating the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstate-Grown Chardonnay from Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's Estate range is designed as a \u003cstrong\u003epure expression of the estate's site and season\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere on the western side of the Warramate Ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e, with elevations ranging from approximately 130 to 220 metres. Medhurst's vineyard was established in 2000 and planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 Estate Chardonnay, Medhurst selected a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eMendoza and I10V1 Chardonnay clones\u003c\/strong\u003e, harvested on February 27 and 28. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an important distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's estate-grown Chardonnay with a very clear vineyard identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Chardonnay Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is exactly what you'd expect from premium Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e, chilled overnight and pressed cold the following morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 24 hours in tank, the juice was transferred to barrel with solids for primary fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then underwent \u003cstrong\u003epartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e before spending around \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, including new and seasoned barrels, prior to blending and bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's review records the use of \u003cstrong\u003epuncheons, hogsheads and barriques, with 28% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination gives the wine texture and complexity without burying the fruit underneath oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fascinating 2024 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season at Medhurst was anything but straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a relatively dry November, the Yarra Valley experienced an exceptionally wet December and January, with Medhurst recording \u003cstrong\u003e282mm of rainfall across those two months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen everything changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary and March were extraordinarily dry, with just \u003cstrong\u003e10mm of rain\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a warm late summer helped push the fruit rapidly towards ripeness. Harvest came early and was completed across the estate in only around two and a half weeks. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Chardonnay, the resulting combination of flavour concentration and acidity has produced a wine with \u003cstrong\u003epower, weight, freshness and drive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does It Sit in the Medhurst Range?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is important because Medhurst produces multiple levels of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh • Citrus-driven • Vibrant • Accessible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated • Mineral • Textural • Complex • 96 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall-batch • Powerful • Layered • Cellar-worthy • Flagship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Chardonnay sits right in the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting serious vineyard expression and premium winemaking without moving into Reserve pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's why I think \u003cstrong\u003ethe Estate Chardonnay may be one of the smartest buys in the entire Medhurst range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding food Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing George whiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003eKing George whiting with tartare and pommes dauphine\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't serve this too cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e12–14°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a good Chardonnay or Burgundy glass will allow the texture, fruit and oak complexity to open properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is delicious now, but don't underestimate its ability to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of concentrated fruit, acidity, fine oak and that chalky structural line gives it plenty of potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst suggests drinking now or cellaring until \u003cstrong\u003e2030\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's assessment also highlights the grip and structure that should help its future development. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd buy enough to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink some young for the vibrant citrus, white peach and mineral energy, then watch the remainder develop more \u003cstrong\u003ehazelnut, toast and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of wine that makes you question why you need to spend $100+ to drink serious Australian Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown Yarra Valley fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $55\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd most importantly, it has the character of genuinely premium Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peach. Meyer lemon. Grapefruit. Florals. Chalk. Oak spice. Concentration. Acidity. Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough richness for lovers of powerful Chardonnay, but enough acidity and mineral tension for people who prefer a more restrained style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$55 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, I think the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Medhurst Estate Chardonnay is one of the sweet spots of the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're drinking \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering, By Farr, Giant Steps, Oakridge or other serious Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, put Medhurst on the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points at $55. 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To receive \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e puts the 2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé into a very different conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine with enough detail, balance and personality to be taken seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the show judges agreed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Medhurst 2025 Estate Rosé received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt finished ahead of a strong field of Yarra Valley Rosés to take the class trophy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday + Trophy + Gold Medal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wine at \u003cstrong\u003e$37\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's a formidable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Medhurst Estate – Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst is located on the \u003cstrong\u003ewestern side of the Warramate Ranges at Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the great pockets of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate was established by \u003cstrong\u003eRoss and Robyn Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vineyard planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vines sit between approximately \u003cstrong\u003e130 and 220 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the individual blocks selected according to aspect, soil and suitability for each grape variety. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also exceptional wine country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst sits in the same broader Gruyere neighbourhood that has produced some of the Yarra Valley's most famous wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Excellent 2025 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes \u003cstrong\u003e2025 as an exceptionally promising vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was very dry, with an unusually warm and dry start to spring causing the earliest budburst the estate had experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly flowering was followed by excellent growing conditions, and Medhurst reports that careful canopy management helped produce a perfectly ripe crop. Most importantly, the winery says the resulting fruit was \u003cstrong\u003esome of the best it had seen\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent quality across the varieties. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early reviews of the estate's 2025 wines back that up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis looks like a vintage to follow closely at Medhurst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Is a Producer to Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Medhurst isn't already on your Yarra Valley radar, it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is producing an increasingly impressive collection of wines across \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet and Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e, with both regional and estate bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes its Estate range as the \u003cstrong\u003epure expression of its site and season\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting above its regional Yarra Valley range and below the limited-production Reserve wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the quality across the new releases is seriously impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Rosé's \u003cstrong\u003e96-point Halliday score and Yarra Valley Wine Show Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e are another indication of just how well this estate is performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of Rosé that works brilliantly at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared tuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediterranean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai-style seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr just put it in an ice bucket and drink it on a warm afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's sophisticated enough for serious food but delicious enough that it doesn't require an occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé like this is all about capturing the freshness and energy of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd particularly enjoy it over the next two years while the red fruit, florals and citrus characters are at their brightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around \u003cstrong\u003e8–10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e—cold enough to be refreshing, but not so cold that you lose all the perfume and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the smartest Rosé buys in the Yarra Valley right now\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé, Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of only $37\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from Medhurst's estate at Gruyere, where the vineyard was established in 2000 on the western side of the Warramate Ranges. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut forget the awards for a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real appeal is the style: \u003cstrong\u003efresh red berries, florals, citrus, savoury detail, texture and a beautifully dry finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Rosé you can drink by the pool—but it's also Rosé you can confidently put on the dinner table next to serious food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt $37, with 96 Halliday points and a major regional trophy behind it, the 2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418679800110,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/bd47c0e2-bdf5-4ec3-93b4-3ca335a1388b.png?v=1786585922"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/estate-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}