{"title":"Medhurst Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-yarra-valley-pinot-noir-2025","title":"2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir | 96 Point Yarra Valley Pinot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 HALLIDAY + SPECIAL VALUE STAR | ONE OF THE GREAT YARRA VALLEY PINOT BUYS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday Points for $39 – This Could Be One of the Best-Value Pinot Noirs in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is seriously good Yarra Valley Pinot Noir at a remarkable price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; Special Value Star – 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 $39 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are wines that offer good value—and then there are wines where you look at the score, look at the price and wonder \u003cstrong\u003ehow on earth they have done it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is firmly in the second category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Value Star.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMostly MV6 Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP just $39.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday reviewer Philip Rich called it a delicious wine and highlighted its combination of aromatic red fruits, rhubarb, rose petal and spice with an energetic palate and fine, silky tannins. Halliday's official listing confirms the wine at 13% alcohol and a tasted price of $38. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply cheap Pinot Noir that happens to have received a big score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is seriously good Yarra Valley Pinot Noir at a remarkable price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points + Special Value Star – 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\u003eAnd importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Halliday Special Value Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase that really matters is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Medhurst's calling card is in great form.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what this wine has become—one of Medhurst's signature value propositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is incredibly fragrant and immediately appealing, showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorello cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoached rhubarb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosehip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury spice\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's tasting note describes a deeply coloured Pinot with floral, perfumed aromatics of \u003cstrong\u003eMorello cherry, pomegranate, black raspberry and sweet rosehip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate becomes darker and more powerful, bringing together raspberry, black cherry and blood orange with plush, silky tannins and fine natural acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's juicy—but not simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed—but not delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's real concentration underneath all that beautiful Pinot fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMostly MV6 – From Mature Estate Vines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where the value becomes even harder to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir is made entirely from Medhurst estate fruit from vines planted around 2000–01\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the wine is predominantly \u003cstrong\u003eMV6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot lovers will know how important that is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMV6 is one of Australia's great Pinot Noir clones, capable of producing wines with beautiful perfume, savoury complexity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't inexpensive Pinot assembled from anonymous regional fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's estate-grown Yarra Valley Pinot from mature vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $39.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5% Whole Bunch – Just Enough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 contains approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% whole bunches.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love that decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole bunch can bring wonderful perfume, spice and structural complexity to Pinot Noir, but too much can dominate a wine with stemmy or herbal characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere it's used almost like seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust enough to lift the aromatics and add another layer of complexity without getting in the way of all that gorgeous red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrench Oak – Around 20% New\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak treatment is equally restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday records approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, while detailed production notes from another retailer report eight months in French oak barriques, hogsheads and puncheons, with 18% new oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither way, the philosophy is obvious:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe oak is there to support the Pinot—not dominate it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allows the cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, rose petal and spice characters to stay front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly where they should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2025 – An Exceptional Vintage at Medhurst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another reason these 2025 Medhurst wines are looking so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was very dry, with unusually warm and dry conditions through September and October resulting in the earliest budburst Medhurst had experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering was early, conditions remained favourable and the vineyard team was able to carefully manage the canopy through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's assessment of the resulting crop is particularly telling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was \u003cstrong\u003esome of the best they 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\u003eJudging by the \u003cstrong\u003e96-point result here\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pinot Noir clearly excelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Is on an Extraordinary Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't been paying attention to Medhurst, you should be now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion ranked Medhurst \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 64 in its Top 100 Australian Wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting the remarkable consistency of the range under winemaker Rohan Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf eight Medhurst wines reviewed for the 2026 Companion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven received gold-medal scores.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd remarkably:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven received Halliday's Special Value designation.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an extraordinary strike rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Pinot Noir perfectly illustrates what Medhurst is doing so well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eserious quality without ridiculous pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Valley Pinot vs Estate Pinot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst now gives you two fascinating expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – $39\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed • Juicy • Cherry • Raspberry • Rhubarb • Rose Petal • Silky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir – $57.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore structured • Savoury • Spicy • Complex • Cellar-worthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the fascinating part:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $39 Yarra Valley Pinot has actually scored higher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat doesn't necessarily mean it's the superior wine—they're different expressions—but it tells you just how extraordinary the value is in the 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyday premium Pinot drinking, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is incredibly hard to beat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Pinot Without the Serious Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir has become expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Burgundy has moved beyond the reach of many wine drinkers, and even Australia's better Pinot Noirs routinely sit between \u003cstrong\u003e$60 and $100+\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen along comes this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate fruit.\u003cbr\u003eMature vines.\u003cbr\u003eMostly MV6.\u003cbr\u003eWhole bunch.\u003cbr\u003eFrench oak.\u003cbr\u003e96 Halliday points.\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Value Star.\u003cbr\u003e$39 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why this wine stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to spend $80–$100 to experience genuinely serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is wonderfully versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfit 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\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePecorino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeking duck and pecorino have both been suggested as excellent matches. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd go straight for \u003cstrong\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherry, raspberry, blood orange and spice would be fantastic alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe slightly cool at around \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is designed to be delicious immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't assume a $39 Pinot can't age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Rich suggests drinking the wine over the next \u003cstrong\u003efive to seven years\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Halliday giving a drinking window 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 that beautiful combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry • Raspberry • Rhubarb • Rose Petal • Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time, expect more savoury, earthy and dried-floral characters to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this price, I'd buy enough to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be \u003cstrong\u003ethe best-value wine in the entire Medhurst range\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⭐ Halliday Special Value Star\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Medhurst Estate fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMostly MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% whole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround 20% 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the flavours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorello cherry. Pomegranate. Raspberry. Black cherry. Blood orange. Rhubarb. Rose petals. Spice. Silky tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of $60, $70 and $80 Australian Pinot Noirs that would be delighted to receive \u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one does it at $39.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from Giant Steps, Yarra Yering, Oakridge or Coldstream Hills, the 2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir needs to be on your shopping list.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points. Special Value Star. $39 RRP. 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Most tellingly, he said it \u003cstrong\u003e“boxes well above its weight.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of only $37.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's exactly what this wine does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is proper cool-climate Yarra Valley Syrah—\u003cstrong\u003eperfumed, spicy, energetic and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e—at a price that makes it incredibly easy to recommend.\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 an enormous score for a wine at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday records the 2024 as \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Rich's review notes that the fruit comes from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle estate block\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some whole berries and whole bunches included during fermentation and maturation involving \u003cstrong\u003e25% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review praises the wine's concentration and balance, particularly its combination of fruit, florals, pepper, spice and youthful tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't merely a good-value everyday red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is seriously accomplished Yarra Valley Syrah.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully aromatic Syrah showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked peppercorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack olive and tapenade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fine tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing that strikes you is the \u003cstrong\u003eperfume\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and black fruits leap from the glass alongside violets, peppercorn and spice, before a darker savoury note of tapenade appears underneath. Halliday's assessment particularly highlights the concentration of the aromatics and the wine's long, spice-infused finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has plenty of flavour but doesn't become heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eenergetic, beautifully balanced and structured by youthful, persistent tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the cool-climate Syrah difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle-Block, Estate-Grown Syrah\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where the wine gets even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite sitting in Medhurst's more accessible Yarra Valley range, Halliday notes that the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Syrah is made entirely from estate-grown fruit from a single block\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\u003eMedhurst's estate is located at Gruyere on the western side of the Warramate Ranges, with vineyards ranging from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e130 to 220 metres above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original vineyard was planted in 2000, with the site selected for its favourable microclimate, north-facing slopes and drainage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you're getting genuine estate provenance at a remarkably approachable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Call It Syrah Rather Than Shiraz?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSyrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut in Australia, producers often use the word \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e to signal a stylistic difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink less:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig • Ripe • Powerful • Jammy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed • Peppery • Savoury • Medium-bodied 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get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppercorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTapenade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose savoury and floral notes are what make the wine so compelling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of tasting like a mouthful of ripe Shiraz fruit, there's a constant interplay between \u003cstrong\u003efruit, flowers, spice and savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why great Syrah can be such an interesting wine at the dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome Whole Bunch + 25% New Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is equally interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's review notes the 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and immediately accessible\u003c\/strong\u003e expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Shiraz steps up the concentration, weight and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd frankly, both represent outstanding value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Northern Rhône Drinkers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your idea of Shiraz is Barossa Valley richness, this wine may surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closest stylistic reference point is arguably \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Rhône Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because Medhurst is trying to copy France, but because the cooler Yarra Valley climate naturally allows Syrah to develop ripe flavour while retaining perfume, acidity and peppery complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday has previously highlighted the ability of the Yarra Valley's cooler climate to produce elegant, intensely flavoured Syrah rather than monolithic wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink \u003cstrong\u003eCrozes-Hermitage or Saint-Joseph\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than enormous Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a very attractive proposition at $37.50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would be fantastic with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb cutlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterflied leg of lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd go straight for \u003cstrong\u003echargrilled lamb cutlets with rosemary and 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look at the flavour profile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed fruit. 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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 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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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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 $46.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most fascinating wines in the Medhurst range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Medhurst Estate YRB\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two varieties we don't often see together anymore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir + Shiraz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't some modern winemaking experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir and Shiraz have a fascinating history together in Australia, and Medhurst has taken that idea and given it a thoroughly modern Yarra Valley interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crucial detail is that Medhurst describes YRB as a \u003cstrong\u003eco-fermented blend of Pinot Noir and Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than simply two finished wines blended together. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is vibrant, fragrant and beautifully energetic—combining Pinot Noir's perfume and red-fruited elegance with Shiraz's spice, darker fruit and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, this isn't just interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's seriously good wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Halliday confirms the 2022 YRB as a Yarra Valley Pinot Noir–Shiraz blend at a restrained \u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a terrific result for such an unusual wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut perhaps more importantly, the score tells you that YRB shouldn't be regarded simply as the quirky wine in the Medhurst portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a legitimate premium Yarra Valley red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday records the wine as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Medhurst YRB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Shiraz\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\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $46.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers something genuinely different from almost anything else at the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully fragrant, energetic red showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and purple florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, silky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir provides the \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, red berries and silky texture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz adds \u003cstrong\u003edarker fruit, pepper, spice and backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the two together and you get a wine that sits somewhere between the elegance of Pinot Noir and the savoury depth of cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's juicy and immediately delicious, but there's enough tannin, acidity and savoury complexity underneath to keep serious wine drinkers interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Secret Is Co-Fermentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where YRB gets particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes the wine as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“delicious and juicy co-fermented blend of Pinot noir and Shiraz.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-fermentation matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than making Pinot Noir and Shiraz independently and simply blending them afterwards, the varieties ferment together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allows their characters to integrate from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot doesn't simply sit next to the Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey become one wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the same broad principle behind the traditional Northern Rhône practice of co-fermenting Syrah with small amounts of Viognier—different varieties working together during fermentation to create something greater than the individual components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Shiraz – A Great Australian Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a brilliant story to tell customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir and Shiraz might sound like an unusual combination today, but \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Shiraz has deep roots in Australian wine history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the middle of the twentieth century, wines combining Pinot Noir and Shiraz were produced by some of Australia's legendary winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style largely disappeared as Australian wine became increasingly focused on varietal labelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow producers such as Medhurst are revisiting the concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it makes complete sense in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth varieties thrive here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red fruit • Acidity • Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice • Dark fruit • Structure • Savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result can be incredibly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade at Medhurst's Gruyere Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst is a genuinely small estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are just \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 hectares under vine\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the winery focused on small-batch production and wines built around purity, freshness and structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard includes Pinot Noir and Shiraz alongside Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives Medhurst an unusual advantage with YRB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're not buying two unrelated varieties and forcing them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Pinot Noir and Shiraz are already important parts of the estate's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cool 2022 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season was the \u003cstrong\u003ethird cool season in succession\u003c\/strong\u003e at Medhurst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain during flowering dramatically reduced yields in the earlier-ripening varieties, with Pinot Noir yields approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50% below normal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Medhurst reports that despite the tiny crops, quality was extremely high, producing wines with \u003cstrong\u003epower, balance and excellent flavour intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat lower-yielding Pinot component is particularly interesting in a wine like YRB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage naturally gave Medhurst concentrated Pinot fruit while maintaining the freshness required for this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Pinot Noir. Not Shiraz. Something Completely Different.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the easiest way to understand YRB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're expecting classic Pinot Noir, you'll find more spice, darkness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're expecting classic Shiraz, you'll find more perfume, red fruit and delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYRB sits beautifully between the two.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at only \u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, this isn't a heavy red. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the sort of wine you can serve slightly cool and drink across an entire meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's increasingly attractive for people looking for \u003cstrong\u003elighter, fresher Australian reds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Medhurst Red Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking across the Medhurst Estate wines, each offers something very different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfumed • Red-fruited • Silky • Elegant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate YRB Pinot Noir Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuicy • Fragrant • Spicy • Savoury • Energetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark-fruited • Peppery • Structured • Powerful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCassis • Violet • Cedar • Fine tannin • Cellar-worthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYRB might actually be the most immediately enjoyable of the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's serious wine without taking itself too seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is incredibly versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd particularly like this with \u003cstrong\u003educk or wood-fired pizza\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot fruit works with the lighter flavours while Shiraz provides enough spice and structure to handle richer dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd don't serve it too warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround 14–16°C would be ideal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attraction of YRB is its immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is already four years from vintage and should be drinking beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2030+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Pinot Noir and Shiraz should allow the wine to develop some lovely savoury complexity, but I wouldn't buy this primarily for long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd buy it to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a large glass, serve it slightly cool and enjoy the combination of \u003cstrong\u003ered fruit, florals, pepper and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those wines that gives you something genuinely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir + Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCo-fermented rather than simply blended\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool-climate Yarra Valley fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $46.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it taps into one of the great forgotten traditions of Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut forget the history lesson for a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe reason to buy it is because Pinot Noir and Shiraz work brilliantly together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot gives you perfume, cherry, cranberry and silkiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz brings pepper, spice, darker fruit and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished wine lands somewhere wonderfully in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$46.50 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Medhurst Estate YRB Pinot Noir Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most interesting wines in the Medhurst range—and with \u003cstrong\u003e95 Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has the quality to back up the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've never tried a serious Pinot Noir Shiraz blend before, start here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default 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class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $46.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points for $46.50 – This Is Seriously Good Buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be one of the sleepers in the entire \u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst\u003c\/strong\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Medhurst Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the classic structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and builds around it with the flesh and generosity of Merlot and the colour, perfume and dark-fruited intensity of Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a beautifully composed \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley Bordeaux-inspired red blend\u003c\/strong\u003e with elegance, structure and genuine cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion lists the 2023 as a \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \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\u003eAnd with your \u003cstrong\u003e96-point Halliday Wine Companion score\u003c\/strong\u003e and an RRP of only \u003cstrong\u003e$46.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, the value proposition is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a massive result for a sub-$50 red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday tasted the wine in November 2024 and recorded an original tasted price of $45, confirming just how strongly this wine sits in the value end of premium Yarra Valley Cabernet blends. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine serious Cabernet drinkers should be looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has pedigree and structure, but you don't need to spend $100+ to get it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully layered red 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\u003eBlack plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMocha and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-grained tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is \u003cstrong\u003evibrant, aromatic and medium-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than enormous or heavily extracted. Current tasting descriptions highlight blackberry, cassis and plum alongside tobacco, cedar and mocha spice, with fine tannins and balanced acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of fruit through the middle of the palate, but the real appeal is the savoury complexity underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark fruit. Cedar. Tobacco. Spice. Fine tannin. Freshness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's classic Cabernet-blend territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCabernet + Merlot + Malbec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fascinating blend because each variety brings something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet contributes \u003cstrong\u003ecassis, blackcurrant, structure, tannin and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMerlot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot brings \u003cstrong\u003eplum, softness and mid-palate generosity\u003c\/strong\u003e, rounding out Cabernet's firmer structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMalbec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalbec contributes \u003cstrong\u003ecolour, perfume, dark fruit and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the finished wine another layer of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst planted small parcels of \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot and Malbec in 2017 specifically to contribute to its Cabernet blending program\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\u003eThese varieties weren't an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were planted specifically to give Medhurst more blending options and allow the estate to build greater complexity around its Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Yarra Valley Take on the Bordeaux Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec immediately takes you towards \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't trying to taste like Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Yarra Valley interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooler climate gives the wine a more \u003cstrong\u003efragrant, medium-bodied and energetic personality\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the massive concentration you might associate with warmer Australian Cabernet blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2023 retains that sense of balance and restraint. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why Yarra Valley Cabernet blends can be so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey combine ripe fruit with \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, savoury complexity, acidity and fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Cabernet Blend – Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another reason this wine deserves attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Medhurst Cabernet Merlot Malbec is also reported as winning \u003cstrong\u003eBest Cabernet Blend at the 2024 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\u003eSo you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Cabernet Blend – Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $46.50\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a seriously impressive combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst – Gruyere, Yarra Valley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's estate sits at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, with just \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 hectares under vine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a genuinely small operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes its philosophy as producing wines with \u003cstrong\u003epurity, freshness and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to reflect the site from which they come. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate range is specifically positioned as a \u003cstrong\u003epure expression of the Medhurst site and season\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes this much more than simply an inexpensive Cabernet blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an estate wine with a genuine vineyard story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Smart Buy in the Medhurst Cabernet Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking across the Medhurst reds, this wine makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore Cabernet-driven • Cassis • Structure • Cedar • Cellaring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Estate Cabernet Merlot Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore supple • Plum • Dark berries • Spice • Immediate complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall-batch • Concentrated • Structured • Mature • Flagship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Merlot Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e sits in a particularly attractive position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get serious Cabernet structure, but the Merlot and Malbec make the wine more generous and immediately approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at \u003cstrong\u003e$46.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, the value is hard to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRib-eye steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild boar ragù\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRib-eye, slow-braised beef cheek and wild boar ragù have all been suggested as particularly good matches for the 2023. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd go straight for \u003cstrong\u003eslow-cooked beef cheeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richness of the meat would work beautifully with the wine's cassis, plum, cedar and fine tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty to enjoy right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot and Malbec bring enough generosity to make the wine approachable young, while Cabernet provides the structure for further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2034+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e if you're opening it young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, expect the fresh blackberry, cassis and plum characters to move towards more complex \u003cstrong\u003ecedar, tobacco, earth and dried-herb notes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine we love finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not the most expensive wine in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't carry the Reserve label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut look at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Cabernet Blend – Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon + Merlot + Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown Yarra Valley pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $46.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the flavour profile is classic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry. Cassis. Plum. Cedar. Tobacco. Mocha. Spice. Fine tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e$46.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the classic Cabernet-based wines of the Yarra Valley but want something a little softer, more generous and immediately approachable, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 2023 Medhurst Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec is an absolute winner\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points, regional trophy-winning pedigree and under $50 RRP—this might be one of the smartest buys in the Medhurst range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418280161582,"sku":null,"price":46.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023MedhurstEstateCabernetSauvignonMerlotMalbec.png?v=1786676415"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","title":"2022 Medhurst Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | 96 Point Yarra Valley Cabernet","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 POINTS | MEDHURST ESTATE | DON'T UNDERESTIMATE YARRA VALLEY CABERNET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Forget How Great Yarra Valley Cabernet Can Be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 was a stunning year for Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 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\u003cp\u003eThe Yarra Valley might be famous today for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but some of its greatest and most age-worthy wines have always been \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Medhurst Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliant reminder of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic cool-climate Cabernet: \u003cstrong\u003efragrant, medium-bodied and beautifully refined\u003c\/strong\u003e, with cassis and dark fruit accompanied by violets, cedar, mountain herbs and silky, fine-grained tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics loved it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a seriously impressive bottle of Yarra Valley Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Rich at Halliday Wine Companion awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e96 points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the appeal here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Cabernet built around sheer size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume. 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. This seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418321154350,"sku":null,"price":57.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022MedhurstEstateCabernetSauvignon.png?v=1786676109"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-shiraz-2024","title":"2024 Medhurst Estate Shiraz | 97 Point Yarra Valley Shiraz","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 HALLIDAY | TROPHY WINNER | ONLY 180 DOZEN MADE | EXTRAORDINARY YARRA SHIRAZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Could Be the Best-Value Shiraz in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor anyone who loves the more elegant, savoury side of Australian Shiraz, this is an absolute standout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 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\u003e97 Points – This Could Be One of the Best-Value Shirazes in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that deserves serious attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Medhurst Estate Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e has received a massive \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e—putting it into elite territory—yet carries an RRP of just \u003cstrong\u003e$57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is not big, jammy Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003ecool-climate Yarra Valley Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e: fragrant, spicy and beautifully structured, combining red and dark fruits with pepper, fennel, florals and silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes entirely from Medhurst's estate vineyard at Gruyere and was matured for \u003cstrong\u003e11 months in French oak barriques and puncheons, with only 20% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who loves the more elegant, savoury side of Australian Shiraz, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is an absolute standout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an exceptional score for a Shiraz at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion confirms the 2024 Estate Vineyard Shiraz as a Yarra Valley release at \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, tasted in October 2025. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also comes from a winery performing at an extraordinarily high level. 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 describes it as a fine-boned but powerful Pinot with the structure to reward more than a decade in the cellar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the score:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the rarest and most serious wines Medhurst has produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is beautifully complex Pinot Noir, with layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle earthy complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes the bouquet as delicately perfumed, with \u003cstrong\u003ecrystalline red fruits, pomegranate and rose petals\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing itself gradually in the glass. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's real intensity through the palate, but nothing feels heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the wine is \u003cstrong\u003efine-boned, silky and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e, with red fruits flowing through a beautifully structured framework of fine chalky tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the finish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, pure and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is elegant Yarra Valley Pinot Noir with serious substance underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an elite score for Australian Pinot Noir and immediately places the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Medhurst Reserve Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e among the standout wines produced by the estate. Medhurst's own technical information confirms the 97-point Halliday Wine Companion rating. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the score becomes even more compelling when you look at the wine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 clone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve rows.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% whole berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% new French oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months maturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49 dozen produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is genuinely small-production fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReserve Rows of MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from Medhurst's \u003cstrong\u003eEstate Vineyard at Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB Block – Reserve Rows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClone – MV6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils – Mountain-derived brown\/grey loams and gravelly duplex clays\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 produced some of the country's greatest examples of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Medhurst has isolated its best Reserve material and produced an incredibly limited wine designed to show exactly what this vineyard can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a regional blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a tiny parcel from a specific part of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Small-Batch Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attention to detail is impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve Pinot Noir was picked on \u003cstrong\u003e24 February 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e and immediately placed in the cool room overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was then destemmed into vats while retaining \u003cstrong\u003e100% whole berries\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation began naturally with indigenous yeasts after four days. The cap was handled gently, with twice-daily pump-overs and occasional pigeage, and the wine remained on skins for \u003cstrong\u003e15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing, it was transferred into French oak for malolactic fermentation and matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in French oak – 50% new.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was bottled on \u003cstrong\u003e10 May 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd again, production was microscopic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49 dozen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Benchmark 2021 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another reason this wine is special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 was an exceptional vintage at Medhurst.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a wet start, conditions improved through spring. A mild, dry December was followed by January rain before February turned warm—but importantly, not hot—with just 4mm of rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allowed the fruit to ripen gradually and evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes the resulting wines as bright and energetic, with excellent natural acidity and a combination of \u003cstrong\u003efruit weight, complexity, line and length\u003c\/strong\u003e. The winery's final assessment of 2021 is particularly telling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent, benchmark vintage.\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 vintage you want when buying a serious Pinot Noir for the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Years from Vintage – Now It Gets Really Interesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is one of the strongest selling points for the wine today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying a newly bottled premium Pinot Noir and then having to wait five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe waiting has already begun for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was bottled back in May 2022 and has now had several years to settle and evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary cherry, pomegranate and floral characters should still be beautifully alive, but you're now moving towards the stage where Pinot starts developing more savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest floor. Dried flowers. Spice. Earth. Game. Mushroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat intersection between youthful fruit and emerging maturity can be a magical place for great Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Reserve – The Best of the Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically describes its Reserve wines as showcasing \u003cstrong\u003ethe best of what it produces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on the highest quality and genuine small-batch winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve tier sits above the Estate wines and is made only in very limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes this 2021 particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not simply buying the premium label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're buying one of only \u003cstrong\u003e49 dozen bottles produced from Reserve MV6 rows in what Medhurst itself calls a benchmark vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves something special:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd go straight for \u003cstrong\u003educk and mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst recommends serving the wine at around \u003cstrong\u003e13°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is an excellent reminder not to serve premium Pinot Noir too warm. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is absolutely a Pinot Noir worth cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically says the wine will \u003cstrong\u003ereward careful cellaring for 10+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the quality of the 2021 vintage, the concentration of the Reserve fruit and its tannin structure, I'd be very comfortable with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking it now, give it a large Burgundy glass and allow it plenty of time to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the most compelling Medhurst wines to put in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenchmark 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve-row MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Whole Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 Months French Oak – 50% New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 49 Dozen Produced\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat final number is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt fewer than 600 bottles produced, this is a genuinely rare Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $112.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, you're buying a 97-point, 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tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent descriptions of the 2018 Reserve highlight \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant, dark cherry, cassis, cedar, graphite and bay leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity providing the structure underneath. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd after eight years from vintage, those youthful black fruits should now be starting to meet the secondary characters that make mature Cabernet so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCedar. Tobacco. Earth. Dried herbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Cabernet starts getting really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon can be somewhat overshadowed by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in discussions about the Yarra Valley, but the region has a long history of producing extraordinarily elegant Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key is the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Barossa Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't Coonawarra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it isn't Margaret River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Yarra Valley Cabernet is typically more \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, fragrant, savoury and finely structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with blackcurrant fruit accompanied by herbs, florals, cedar and beautifully shaped tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Medhurst Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e fits squarely into that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Reserve – The Best of the Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003cstrong\u003eReserve\u003c\/strong\u003e matters here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically positions its Reserve wines as the top expression of the estate, describing them as showcasing \u003cstrong\u003ethe best of what Medhurst produces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on quality and small-batch winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve collection includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing Medhurst to select and elevate the parcels it believes best express the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this isn't simply an older Medhurst Cabernet with a premium label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's the estate's flagship expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEight Years from Vintage – This Is the Sweet Spot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is arguably the biggest reason to buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon can be unforgivingly youthful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen young, the fruit can be primary and the tannins firm. Give a serious Cabernet time, however, and everything starts coming together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eeight years from vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2018 Medhurst Reserve should be entering a fascinating stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe youthful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackcurrant • Blackberry • Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estarts merging with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCedar • Tobacco • Earth • Dried herbs • Forest floor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile the tannins gradually soften and integrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of buying a young $100+ Cabernet and waiting years for it to develop, \u003cstrong\u003emuch of that waiting has already been done for you\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Valley Cabernet – Don't Underestimate It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yarra Valley is famous for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut serious wine lovers know the region can produce \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a long growing season, cool nights and carefully selected warmer vineyard sites can produce Cabernet with excellent flavour development without sacrificing acidity and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's estate sits on the \u003cstrong\u003ewestern side of the Warramate Ranges at Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by its estate vineyards. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's Cabernet program is clearly taken seriously: Cabernet Sauvignon sits alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Medhurst's flagship Reserve tier. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves classic Cabernet food:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRib-eye steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilet mignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-cooked beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great piece of beef, simply cooked, and a bottle of mature Yarra Cabernet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need much more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis should be entering a beautiful drinking window now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2033+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the bottle has been stored well, there's no reason it can't continue developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I wouldn't feel compelled to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt eight years from vintage, this is exactly when I'd start opening bottles and watching how they evolve over the next five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd stand the bottle upright beforehand and give it \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily to let the wine open rather than aggressively aerate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons this is a particularly exciting bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst's flagship Reserve tier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight years of bottle development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $112.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the combination that really matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's Reserve wines represent the estate's highest-quality small-batch production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Now take that quality and give the Cabernet eight years to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where the value is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting the \u003cstrong\u003ecassis, blackberry and dark cherry of Cabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e, but you're also beginning to get the reason we cellar great Cabernet in the first place—\u003cstrong\u003ecedar, tobacco, earth, herbs, softened tannins and mature complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Cabernet remains one of the great underappreciated strengths of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love classic Australian Cabernet from producers such as Mount Mary, Yarra Yering or Wantirna Estate, the 2018 Medhurst Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon deserves your attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $112.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is not simply a premium Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a mature, 96-point Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet that's ready to drink now—and that's a very compelling proposition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418427027758,"sku":null,"price":112.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/098c09c3-4583-46b8-a343-ea51060fbedc.png?v=1786595457"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Medhurst Estate Chardonnay | 96 Point Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 POINTS | MEDHURST ESTATE | THIS IS SERIOUSLY GOOD YARRA VALLEY CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Best-Value Serious Chardonnays in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness. Texture without excess. Oak without dominating the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 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 $55 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where \u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst seriously over-delivers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Medhurst Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e received an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, putting it firmly into premium Australian Chardonnay territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the RRP is only \u003cstrong\u003e$55\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the remarkable part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is estate-grown Chardonnay from Medhurst's vineyard at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and matured for around 10 months in French oak. 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. This is exactly the kind of Chardonnay that seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418603450670,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024MedhurstEstateChardonnay.png?v=1786933635"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-reserve-chardonnay-2021","title":"2021 Medhurst Reserve Chardonnay | Rare Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 JUST 50 DOZEN PRODUCED | INCREDIBLY RARE MEDHURST RESERVE CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pinnacle of Medhurst Chardonnay. This is where Medhurst gets seriously exciting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully layered, sophisticated Chardonnay. The attraction here is the combination of concentration and precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 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 $112.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Medhurst Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the very top of the Medhurst Chardonnay hierarchy—a limited-release wine produced to showcase the very best the estate can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes its Reserve wines as representing its \u003cstrong\u003ehighest-quality, true small-batch winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the Reserve tier sitting above the Estate range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 2021 wasn't just another vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes it as an \u003cstrong\u003e“excellent\/benchmark vintage”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with beautifully balanced fruit weight, complexity, line and length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this becomes a very serious bottle of Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully layered, sophisticated Chardonnay showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach and nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon curd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapefruit and citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted hazelnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCashew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle struck-match complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy lees texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attraction here is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003econcentration and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful stone fruit through the centre of the palate, but citrus acidity provides energy and drive. Fine oak and lees-derived texture add another layer without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith several years of bottle age now behind it, expect the youthful citrus and stone fruit to begin developing more complex \u003cstrong\u003enutty, savoury and creamy characters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay with substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the sort of score you'd expect from a flagship Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what makes this release particularly compelling is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003eReserve-level selection and the quality of the 2021 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's own vintage report describes 2021 as producing fruit with intense flavours and beautiful natural acidity, resulting in wines with excellent balance, complexity, line and length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose are precisely the ingredients required for great Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReserve Means the Best of Medhurst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply an Estate Chardonnay with a different label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReserve range represents the pinnacle of Medhurst's production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes these wines as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited releases. True small-batch winemaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's Reserve tasting also specifically showcases its Reserve wines alongside their Estate counterparts, with the winery describing the Reserve tier as representing the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest quality and true small-batch winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the 2021 Reserve Chardonnay particularly interesting for anyone who already knows the excellent Medhurst Estate Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Benchmark 2021 Yarra Valley Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the 2021 vintage adds another reason to buy this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes the growing season as a \u003cstrong\u003e“true roller coaster with a great result in the end.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a wet beginning and later-than-average budburst, conditions improved significantly. Mild, dry and warm weather allowed excellent flowering and fruit set, followed by a mild December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rain in January, February turned warm but not excessively hot, with only \u003cstrong\u003e4mm of rainfall\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the fruit to ripen evenly before picking began in the third week of February. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting fruit showed \u003cstrong\u003eintense flavour and beautiful natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's conclusion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent, benchmark vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Chardonnay designed to age, that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Aged Release – Ready to Drink Now\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another big selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't the latest vintage being released immediately after bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e with around five years of development from vintage already behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Chardonnay changes dramatically with bottle age. Primary citrus and stone-fruit characters begin moving towards \u003cstrong\u003ehazelnut, toast, nougat, beeswax and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the acidity and mineral structure remain underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo instead of buying a premium Chardonnay and waiting years for it to develop, much of that work has already been done for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is entering a fantastic drinking window now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this something worthy of it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter-poached marron\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 and truffle 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\u003eDon't serve it refrigerator-cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Chardonnay or Burgundy glass will allow the texture and complexity to really open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e2021's excellent natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, Reserve-level fruit and the structure of serious Yarra Valley Chardonnay means there's no need to rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now you should get a fascinating combination of youthful fruit and emerging bottle-aged complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the next few years, expect more \u003cstrong\u003etoast, nuts, honey and savoury characters\u003c\/strong\u003e to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very different proposition from buying a young $100+ Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting a \u003cstrong\u003elimited-production Reserve wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, from what Medhurst itself calls an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent\/benchmark vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, with several years of bottle development already behind it. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the score:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Reserve positioning matters. Medhurst specifically identifies this tier as representing the \u003cstrong\u003ebest it produces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on limited releases and small-batch winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $112.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Medhurst Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs firmly in the premium Yarra Valley Chardonnay conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the real attraction is that you don't have to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive years from vintage, this is exactly the sort of Chardonnay I'd be excited to open now—still fresh and energetic, but beginning to show the nutty, creamy, savoury complexity that only comes with time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love serious Chardonnay from \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering, By Farr, Giaconda, Bindi or Mount Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a Medhurst wine worth discovering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418637988142,"sku":null,"price":112.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/c91ddf45-4851-431b-b093-799486cea7d4.png?v=1786595353"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-rose-2025","title":"2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé | 96 Point Trophy Winning Yarra Valley Rosé","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 POINTS | BEST ROSÉ TROPHY | ONE OF THE YARRA VALLEY'S GREAT ROSÉS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points for a Rosé – This Is Seriously Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy Winning Rose \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 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 $37 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is everyday Rosé—and then there is \u003cstrong\u003eRosé made with the same attention to detail as serious fine wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e falls firmly into the second category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing from Medhurst's beautiful estate vineyard at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a sophisticated, dry and beautifully composed Rosé from a producer whose reputation continues to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e tells you immediately that this isn't simply a summer quaffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 has also proven itself on the show circuit, winning \u003cstrong\u003eGold and the Trophy for Best Rosé at the 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it scored 95 points. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $37\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is outstanding buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully fresh and refined Rosé showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatermelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine mineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a sweet or simple fruit-bomb style of Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built around \u003cstrong\u003efreshness, savoury detail and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vibrant red fruits leading into citrus and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough fruit weight to give the palate presence, but the finish remains \u003cstrong\u003edry, crisp and refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly what serious modern Australian Rosé should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is an exceptional score for Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé is a category where many wines are deliberately made for uncomplicated immediate drinking. 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\/medhurst-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}