{"title":"Premium Victorian Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"luke-lambert-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Luke Lambert Chardonnay | Premium Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 LUKE LAMBERT | GRANITE SOILS | ONE OF THE YARRA VALLEY'S MOST COMPELLING CHARDONNAYS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay — all precision, texture and quiet power. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke Lambert at his understated best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley, Vic \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$40 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Intervention • Mineral • Pure Yarra Valley Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A beautifully pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay — all precision, texture and quiet power. Luke Lambert at his understated best.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold with green highlights — bright, crystalline and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLifted and detailed with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhite peach and nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elemon zest and citrus oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhite blossom and chamomile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estruck flint, hay and crushed stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic purity with a distinctly mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTextural, precise and beautifully composed — a true cool-climate expression.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecitrus and stone fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrapefruit pith and lemon curd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle savoury, umami notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine chalky texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebright acidity driving length and tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine balances \u003cstrong\u003eflesh and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering power without heaviness. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, clean and mineral with lingering citrus, subtle spice and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Luke Lambert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuke Lambert is one of the Yarra Valley’s most respected minimal-intervention winemakers, crafting wines that focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esite expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epurity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural fermentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminimal additions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis Chardonnay is all about \u003cstrong\u003eletting the vineyard speak\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a hands-off approach that delivers clarity and precision. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003emodern Yarra Valley Chardonnay at its finest\u003c\/strong\u003e — mineral, textural and quietly powerful.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$40\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers serious quality and a more thoughtful, terroir-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA must for lovers of pure, minimal-intervention Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luke Lambert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51115647271214,"sku":"LV-LUKELAMBERT-CHARDONNAY-2024-750ML","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/LukeLambertChardonnay2024.png?v=1759112867"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-yarra-valley-syrah-2024","title":"2024 Medhurst Yarra Valley Syrah | Cool Climate Yarra Valley Syrah","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 ONE OF THE YARRA VALLEY'S GREAT-VALUE COOL-CLIMATE SYRAHS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is Ridiculous Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery now and then you find a wine where the quality and price simply don't seem to match.\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 $37.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Halliday Points for $37.50 – This Is Ridiculous Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery now and then you find a wine where the \u003cstrong\u003equality and price simply don't seem to match\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Medhurst Yarra Valley Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion awarded it an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, with reviewer Philip Rich describing a concentrated, energetic wine built around red and black fruits, peppercorn, violets, spice and savoury complexity. 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 • Elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the territory this Medhurst occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has plenty of flavour without relying on excessive ripeness or alcohol. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Rhône Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the side of Australian Shiraz you need to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePepper + Violets + Dark Fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great things about cool-climate Syrah is that it's about far more than fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there's plenty of red and black fruit here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then you 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 use of \u003cstrong\u003esome whole berries and whole bunches during fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \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\u003eWhole-bunch fermentation can bring additional perfume, spice and structural complexity to Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, the oak doesn't dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 25% new oak, there's enough to contribute structure and complexity while leaving the \u003cstrong\u003efruit, pepper and violet characters front and centre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a very contemporary approach to Australian Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Syrah vs Medhurst Estate Shiraz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the Medhurst range gets really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery currently produces both a \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eEstate Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you two different expressions of the same grape variety. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Medhurst Yarra Valley Syrah – RRP $37.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed • Energetic • Peppery • Floral • Savoury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Medhurst Estate Shiraz – RRP $57.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper • Weightier • Mulberry • Black Cherry • Blood Plum • Fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a brilliant pair to taste side-by-side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Syrah gives you the more \u003cstrong\u003efragrant, peppery 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 garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pepper, violet, dark fruit and savoury characters would be perfect alongside lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it slightly cool at around \u003cstrong\u003e15–17°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is already incredibly appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is vibrant, the aromatics are expressive and the balance makes it very easy to drink now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Halliday's review specifically highlights its \u003cstrong\u003epersistent youthful tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and says it should provide plenty of enjoyment over the ensuing years. \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 happily drink it young for its fruit, violet and pepper characters, but there's enough structure here to watch the wine become more savoury with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the best-value cool-climate Syrahs we've seen in a long time\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\u003eSingle-block estate-grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome whole-bunch fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% new oak\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the flavour profile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed fruit. Black fruit. Violets. Peppercorn. Spice. Tapenade. Fine tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is precisely why the Yarra Valley is producing some of Australia's most exciting modern Shiraz and Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love \u003cstrong\u003eClonakilla, By Farr, Yarra Yering, Mount Langi Ghiran or Northern Rhône Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is absolutely worth putting in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points for $37.50. Philip Rich says it “boxes well above its weight.” We couldn't agree more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2024 Medhurst Yarra Valley Syrah is an absolute bargain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418167472430,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024MedhurstYarraValleySyrah.png?v=1786927895"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-pinot-noir-2023","title":"2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir | 95 Point Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 95 POINTS | MEDHURST ESTATE | SERIOUS YARRA VALLEY PINOT NOIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst needs to be on the radar of serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir drinkers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's bright, perfumed, energetic and beautifully detailed. Exactly what great Yarra Valley Pinot should be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – 95 Points and Under $60\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly why \u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst needs to be on the radar of serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir drinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e received an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining beautiful red-fruited perfume with spice, earth, vibrant acidity and wonderfully fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's a serious vineyard story underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made entirely from the \u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir clone\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-picked from two contrasting blocks of Medhurst's Gruyere estate vineyard. Around \u003cstrong\u003e10% whole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e were included in the final wine, before maturation for nine months in French oak, with 30% new barrels. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $57.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a beautifully made, genuine estate-grown Yarra Pinot that seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive result at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the style of the wine that's particularly appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't dark, extracted Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003ebright, perfumed, energetic and beautifully 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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. This is exactly the kind of wine that seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418347368750,"sku":null,"price":57.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024MedhurstEstateShiraz.png?v=1786675105"},{"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. 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To receive \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e puts the 2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé into a very different conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine with enough detail, balance and personality to be taken seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the show judges agreed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Medhurst 2025 Estate Rosé received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt finished ahead of a strong field of Yarra Valley Rosés to take the class trophy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday + Trophy + Gold Medal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wine at \u003cstrong\u003e$37\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's a formidable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Medhurst Estate – Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst is located on the \u003cstrong\u003ewestern side of the Warramate Ranges at Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the great pockets of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate was established by \u003cstrong\u003eRoss and Robyn Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vineyard planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vines sit between approximately \u003cstrong\u003e130 and 220 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the individual blocks selected according to aspect, soil and suitability for each grape variety. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also exceptional wine country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst sits in the same broader Gruyere neighbourhood that has produced some of the Yarra Valley's most famous wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Excellent 2025 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes \u003cstrong\u003e2025 as an exceptionally promising vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was very dry, with an unusually warm and dry start to spring causing the earliest budburst the estate had experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly flowering was followed by excellent growing conditions, and Medhurst reports that careful canopy management helped produce a perfectly ripe crop. Most importantly, the winery says the resulting fruit was \u003cstrong\u003esome of the best it had seen\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent quality across the varieties. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early reviews of the estate's 2025 wines back that up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis looks like a vintage to follow closely at Medhurst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Is a Producer to Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Medhurst isn't already on your Yarra Valley radar, it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is producing an increasingly impressive collection of wines across \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet and Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e, with both regional and estate bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes its Estate range as the \u003cstrong\u003epure expression of its site and season\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting above its regional Yarra Valley range and below the limited-production Reserve wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the quality across the new releases is seriously impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Rosé's \u003cstrong\u003e96-point Halliday score and Yarra Valley Wine Show Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e are another indication of just how well this estate is performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of Rosé that works brilliantly at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared tuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediterranean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai-style seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr just put it in an ice bucket and drink it on a warm afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's sophisticated enough for serious food but delicious enough that it doesn't require an occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé like this is all about capturing the freshness and energy of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd particularly enjoy it over the next two years while the red fruit, florals and citrus characters are at their brightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around \u003cstrong\u003e8–10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e—cold enough to be refreshing, but not so cold that you lose all the perfume and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the smartest Rosé buys in the Yarra Valley right now\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé, Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of only $37\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from Medhurst's estate at Gruyere, where the vineyard was established in 2000 on the western side of the Warramate Ranges. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut forget the 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Viognier through the Farr lens: \u003cstrong\u003eperfumed but restrained, luscious but precise, powerful yet beautifully fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 comes from two vineyards, including By Farr's \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal house block planted in 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the second component coming from younger vines on red ironstone soils. The fruit is now deliberately picked earlier to retain natural acidity and produce a more delicate, refined expression of Viognier. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne current assessment goes as far as calling the 2025 the \u003cstrong\u003ebest example of Viognier in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e and the pick of By Farr's 2025 whites. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is unquestionably serious Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is beautifully aromatic without becoming overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and yellow peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLime and citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCashew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNougat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle creamy complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine mineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is where this wine separates itself from so many Viogniers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of \u003cstrong\u003eflesh, curve and luscious texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, but a remarkably precise line of acidity cuts straight through the richness. That freshness keeps the stone fruit vibrant and prevents the wine from ever becoming broad or cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 has been described as complex, long, balanced and complete, with citrus-driven acidity bringing tension to its naturally generous texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich but fresh. Exotic but controlled. Powerful but elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the magic here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Vineyards – Including the Original 1994 Plantings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard story is fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 By Farr Viognier is a blend of two vineyard sites\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is the original house block, planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e, where friable red soils sit over limestone before moving into sandstone. These are similar soils to those supporting the celebrated Sangreal Pinot Noir and By Farr Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second component comes from a younger vineyard planted on \u003cstrong\u003ered ironstone soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination provides the Farr family with different expressions of Viognier to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's another crucial factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicking time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eViognier – Get the Picking Date Wrong and It's Over\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViognier is notoriously difficult to get right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave it too long and acidity can disappear rapidly. The fruit becomes overly ripe, alcohol rises and the wine can quickly become heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Farr has responded by \u003cstrong\u003epicking its Viognier earlier in recent vintages\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically to preserve natural acidity while retaining the variety's distinctive perfume and flavour. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat decision is fundamental to the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou still get the \u003cstrong\u003epeach, apricot and exotic perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e that tells you unmistakably that this is Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut you also get tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd most importantly—\u003cstrong\u003eyou want another glass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2025 Vintage – Perfect for Viognier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e presented challenges at By Farr, with warm conditions and relatively rapid ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Viognier, however, those conditions appear to have worked beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNick Farr has noted the narrow picking window of the variety, where even a very small delay can result in acidity dropping dramatically. In 2025, the fruit achieved ripeness while retaining excellent acid structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine with genuine richness and generosity but unusually good tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes the 2025 so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFascinating Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Farr doesn't treat Viognier like a simple aromatic white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003efoot stomped\u003c\/strong\u003e and left on skins for at least a couple of hours to extract additional phenolics, flavour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's then:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressed and cooled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransferred directly to barrel with all solids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGently stirred towards the end of autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowed to undergo malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRacked, fined and filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled approximately 11 months after harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps explain the wine's extraordinary texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not simply aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's real \u003cstrong\u003eweight, shape and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Your Typical Viognier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViognier is naturally capable of producing wines with huge perfume, ripe apricot flavours and considerable body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Farr could easily push those characteristics to the extreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, they do the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes its own 2025 as a \u003cstrong\u003esubtly perfumed expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fresh peach and apricot, a restrained yet luscious palate and a distinctive ginger-like freshness through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes it so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tastes unmistakably like Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it drinks with the \u003cstrong\u003eprecision and structure of serious modern Australian Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe By Farr Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people come to By Farr for the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's understandable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut serious By Farr drinkers know the \u003cstrong\u003eViognier is one of the sleepers in the portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same obsession with vineyard, picking decisions, texture and balance that goes into Sangreal, Farrside and By Farr Chardonnay is evident here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference is that Viognier gives the Farr family an entirely different aromatic palette to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApricot. Peach. Flowers. Ginger. Flint. Exotic fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in 2025, they've managed to capture all of that while maintaining extraordinary freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViognier can be brilliant at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry the 2025 with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai-style seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild Indian curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoroccan chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumpkin ravioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashed-rind cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of stone fruit, texture and spice makes it particularly good with \u003cstrong\u003eThai and Indian flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as richer seafood dishes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a good Chardonnay or white Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great thing about the 2025 is that it's already gorgeous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peach, apricot, flowers and exotic fruit are wonderfully expressive right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut By Farr believes its Viognier benefits significantly from \u003cstrong\u003earound 12 months of additional bottle age\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the acidity to soften and the fruit to become even more expressive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2033+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd buy enough to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen some young for the perfume and freshness, then put several bottles away and watch the texture and secondary complexity develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the most underrated wines By Farr makes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone talks about the Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone talks about Sangreal, Farrside and Tout Près.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then you taste the Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 By Farr Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e combines fruit from two vineyards—including the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 1994 plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e—with earlier harvesting, natural fermentation, skin contact, barrel fermentation and around 11 months of maturation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what comes out the other end is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh peach. Apricot. Lime. Green mango. White flowers. Ginger. Cashew. Flint. Nougat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's luscious without being heavy, aromatic without being excessive and powerful without sacrificing freshness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117\u003c\/strong\u003e, this isn't an everyday Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a statement about just how serious the variety can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you think you don't like Viognier because you've found it too rich, too alcoholic or too blowsy in the past, this is the wine I'd use to change your mind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you're already a Viognier lover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2025 By Farr Viognier should be right at the top of your Australian shopping list.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfumed, textural and beautifully restrained. If you love By Farr Chardonnay but want to try something completely different, the 2025 Viognier deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"By Farr Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418784756014,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024ByFarrViognier_65612bdd-3030-4aab-b688-813e9c30e54f.webp?v=1786425278"},{"product_id":"by-farr-chardonnay-2025","title":"2025 By Farr Chardonnay | Iconic Geelong Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 BY FARR | ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S BENCHMARK COOL-CLIMATE CHARDONNAYS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Australia's Benchmark Chardonnays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful and concentrated, yet streamlined, mineral and incredibly precise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGeelong, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are certain Australian Chardonnays that have moved beyond simply being great regional wines and become \u003cstrong\u003ebenchmarks for Australian Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr Chardonnay is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly released \u003cstrong\u003e2025 By Farr Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is another superb expression of the Farr family's remarkable Geelong vineyard: powerful and concentrated, yet streamlined, mineral and incredibly precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a big, buttery Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine built around \u003cstrong\u003eintensity, texture, tension and length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 comes from the same vineyard as the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eSangreal Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e on an exposed north-facing slope of red soil over limestone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is serious Australian Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is already showing an extraordinary combination of power and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe lemon and grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach and nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlint and struck stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiver pebble minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaline complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, driving acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit has real intensity, but it's the \u003cstrong\u003emineral and saline character\u003c\/strong\u003e that takes the wine to another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's power without heaviness, richness without excess and acidity that gives the wine tremendous energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent release notes describe the 2025 as \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied, layered, focused and beautifully poised\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ripe citrus, white stone fruit and almond meal wrapped around fine saline acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay that demands your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sangreal Vineyard – Planted in 1994\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is fundamental to understanding this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Farr Chardonnay comes from the same site as \u003cstrong\u003eSangreal Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an exposed \u003cstrong\u003enorth-facing slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, with red soil sitting over limestone. Importantly, the limestone runs down through the root zone, helping create the combination of concentration and mineral drive that has become such a recognisable part of the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are now mature, low-yielding Chardonnay vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd after more than three decades, the vineyard has developed a very clear identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower. Minerality. Salinity. Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's By Farr Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Chardonnay Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is every bit as considered as the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransferred to barrel with solids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatured in French oak – approximately 30% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKept in barrel for around 11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim isn't to create an overtly oaky Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about building \u003cstrong\u003etexture, complexity and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e while allowing the vineyard to remain at the centre of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why the finished wine can be powerful yet still feel chiselled and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePowerful – But Never Heavy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the things By Farr does exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine concentration in the 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the wine never feels cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne current assessment describes the palate as \u003cstrong\u003esleek but generous\u003c\/strong\u003e—smooth, chiselled and beautifully proportioned, with intensity rather than sheer weight providing the generosity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an excellent description of the By Farr style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of fruit, but the wine isn't simply about fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou find \u003cstrong\u003eflint, stone, smoke, saline notes and earth-derived complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the difference between Chardonnay that's merely delicious and Chardonnay that makes you keep returning to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Farr Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Farr has become one of the defining estates of modern Australian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery was established by \u003cstrong\u003eGary and Robyn Farr in 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Moorabool Valley near Geelong. Gary brought extensive experience from neighbouring Bannockburn Vineyards as well as formative vintages working at \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Dujac in Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today the estate is carried forward by the Farr family, including Nick Farr. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what's important is that these wines don't taste like attempts to copy Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Burgundian influence is in the philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual vineyards.\u003cbr\u003eSite expression.\u003cbr\u003eTexture.\u003cbr\u003eRestraint.\u003cbr\u003eMinimal interference.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine tastes unmistakably like By Farr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Modern Australian Chardonnay Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reputation of By Farr Chardonnay has been built over decades rather than around one high-scoring vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's now regularly spoken about among Australia's elite Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 vintage received 95 points from Campbell Mattinson at The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e, who praised its intensity, texture, complexity, length and, importantly, its distinctiveness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 continues that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly release commentary describes it as a \u003cstrong\u003emasterclass in precision and power\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vineyard's characteristic mineral thread running through the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does It Sit in the Farr Chardonnay Range?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farr family produces several fascinating expressions of Chardonnay, but they're not simply quality steps on a ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey express different vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrewarra Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinear • Citrus-driven • Mineral • Fine • Precise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowerful • Flinty • Saline • Textural • Complex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGC Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated • Profound • Layered • Structured • Cellar-worthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many Chardonnay drinkers, \u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr Chardonnay hits the sweet spot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's serious concentration and complexity, but also enough energy and immediacy to make it incredibly enjoyable young.\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\u003eFresh oysters\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\u003eButter-poached marron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOysters and By Farr Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e would be difficult to beat—the saline, mineral character of the wine makes the combination particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Chardonnay or Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is absolutely worth putting in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 has the concentration, acidity, mineral structure and oak integration to develop beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent assessments suggest a drinking horizon through approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2032+\u003c\/strong\u003e, though well-cellared bottles should comfortably evolve beyond that. \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\u003eIf opening one young, give it plenty of air and don't serve it too cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly why \u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr Chardonnay has become an Australian benchmark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have mature Chardonnay vines planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing on a north-facing slope where red soils sit over limestone. The fruit is hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, naturally fermented and matured in French oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut technical details only tell part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magic is in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipe citrus. White stone fruit. Flint. Smoke. Almond. Stone. Salinity. Fine oak. Driving acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's powerful, but not heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, but not broad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex, but not overworked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 By Farr Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs firmly in the conversation alongside Australia's greatest Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you drink Giaconda, Leeuwin Estate Art Series, Yarra Yering, Bindi, Tolpuddle or Australia's other great Chardonnays, By Farr should absolutely be in your cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 By Farr Chardonnay is not simply one of Geelong's great white wines. It's one of the benchmark Chardonnays of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you love serious white Burgundy or Australia's greatest cool-climate Chardonnays, the 2025 By Farr Chardonnay deserves a place in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"By Farr Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418784788782,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024ByFarrChardonnay_3d4e8029-eb1c-4f8e-b018-ae53e8ae6035.webp?v=1786425461"},{"product_id":"by-farr-irrewarra-chardonnay-2025","title":"2025 By Farr Irrewarra Chardonnay | Premium Western District Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 BY FARR | IRREWARRA | A COOLER, TIGHTER, MINERAL-DRIVEN EXPRESSION OF CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Hidden Gems of the Farr Chardonnay Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chardonnay coming from this tiny site is seriously impressive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWestern District, Victoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love \u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, don't make the mistake of overlooking Irrewarra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Irrewarra Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by the Farr family, but the fruit comes from a dramatically different site to the family's famous Geelong vineyards—a remote, cool-climate vineyard in Victoria's \u003cstrong\u003eWestern District\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately 150km southwest of Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted by the Calvert family in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e, Irrewarra comprises approximately six acres of Pinot Noir and just \u003cstrong\u003etwo acres of Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted on their own roots. The vineyard sits high on a slope overlooking \u003cstrong\u003eSalt Lake and Calvert Lough\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a long growing season that typically pushes harvest into April. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Chardonnay coming from this tiny site is seriously impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one of the smartest ways into the Farr family's world of premium Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Irrewarra Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about precision, purity and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe lemon and citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarley sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardenia and subtle florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy lees notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNougat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral and saline complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this wine so compelling is the contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's generosity and creaminess through the middle of the palate, but the wine is framed by \u003cstrong\u003efine, driving acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Citrus and mineral characters provide tension while honey, cream and subtle barrel notes add texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne current assessment describes it as the \u003cstrong\u003emost linear, precise and acid-driven Chardonnay in the Farr range\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its purity, poise and balance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what makes Irrewarra so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Tiny, Remote Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is a huge part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrrewarra was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Calvert family to a mixture of clones on their own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 acres of Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 acres of Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe site sits at the top of a slope facing two large bodies of water—\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Lake and Calvert Lough\u003c\/strong\u003e—to the north. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's exposed, cool and has a particularly long growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest often doesn't take place until \u003cstrong\u003eApril\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing flavour to build slowly while preserving acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard itself describes the site as producing wines with excellent fruit expression and a \u003cstrong\u003edeceptively long, mineral palate\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat description could have been written specifically for this Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenerosity Meets Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Chardonnays impress through richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers impress through acidity and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrewarra somehow manages to deliver both.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has enough fruit and creamy texture to make it immediately appealing, but underneath there's a beautiful line of acidity keeping everything tight and focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine writer Ben Knight praised precisely this contradiction in the wine—the way generosity, finesse, flavour and restraint coexist—and called the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Irrewarra Chardonnay brilliant\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what great Chardonnay does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't force you to choose between richness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou get both.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade by the Farr Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irrewarra wines are closely connected to the Farr family, with \u003cstrong\u003eNick Farr managing the vineyard with the same attention given to the family's Geelong estate\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes Irrewarra fascinating when tasted alongside the other Farr Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're seeing the same winemaking philosophy applied to a completely different vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the result isn't simply a cheaper version of Chardonnay By Farr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has its own personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Irrewarra Sit in the Farr Chardonnay Range?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is worth understanding because the Farr Chardonnays are increasingly about individual vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrewarra Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinear • Citrus • Mineral • Fine • Acid-driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay By Farr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowerful • Complex • Textural • Savoury • Saline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGC Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense • Concentrated • Layered • Powerful • Cellar-worthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrrewarra is arguably the most \u003cstrong\u003eprecise and mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e expression of the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at \u003cstrong\u003e$77\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared with significantly higher prices for Chardonnay By Farr and GC, the value is extremely compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mineral Side of Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of Irrewarra is its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard's long growing season allows Chardonnay to develop flavour slowly while retaining the acidity that gives the wine its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why the 2024 can show \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus, honey, cream and beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e while remaining so focused and energetic. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's richness—but there's always acidity underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's oak—but it doesn't dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's fruit—but the wine's real personality comes from \u003cstrong\u003etexture, minerality and length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sophisticated Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\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\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\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\u003eI'd particularly love this with \u003cstrong\u003escallops, lobster or simply grilled fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than refrigerator-cold, and use a proper Chardonnay or Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is already incredibly attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough fruit generosity and creamy texture to make it delicious now, but that line of acidity and mineral structure suggests excellent development ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd buy enough to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink some now for the vibrant citrus, creaminess and energy, and cellar several bottles to see the honeyed, nutty and savoury complexity develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the best-value wines in the entire Farr portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about what you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny \u003cstrong\u003etwo-acre Chardonnay vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e, on its own roots, in a remote Western District location with a long, cool growing season. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen put 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The vines grow on their \u003cstrong\u003eown roots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the long, cool growing season means vintage generally doesn't occur until April. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is unmistakably Farr in its precision—but completely different in personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSour cherry. Earth. Spice. Mineral drive. 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The palate has real shape and persistence, with the long mineral finish that has become a hallmark of Irrewarra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003efragrant, savoury, earthy and beautifully detailed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Remote Western District Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Irrewarra becomes really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e and sits high on a slope overlooking large bodies of water known as \u003cstrong\u003eSalt Lake and Calvert Lough\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a very different environment from the Farr family's home vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season is long, with harvest typically taking place in \u003cstrong\u003eApril\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the site has developed a reputation for producing wines with expressive fruit and deceptively long, mineral palates. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Farrside at a cheaper price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it isn't Sangreal Lite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrewarra has its own identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMV6 + Dijon Clones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's an important change in the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Irrewarra Pinot Noir was made entirely from \u003cstrong\u003edry-grown, own-rooted MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024, Nick Farr incorporated a small amount of \u003cstrong\u003eDijon-clone fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside the MV6, specifically to bring additional sweetness and balance to MV6's naturally savoury personality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's fascinating for Pinot lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMV6 provides much of the wine's savoury depth, structure and complexity, while the small Dijon component adds another dimension to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a beautifully layered 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Farr Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003ehand harvested and sorted in the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, despite some tasting notes suggesting whole-bunch character, the winery states that the fruit is \u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e before fermentation in open-top fermenters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then transferred by gravity into \u003cstrong\u003eAllier French oak, with approximately 30% new barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing secondary fermentation, it is racked using gas and eventually bottled after an extended maturation period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is classic Farr philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal handling. 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Let the vineyard speak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Irrewarra Sit in the By Farr Pinot Range?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great question because each Farr Pinot has such a distinctive personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSangreal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfumed • Silky • Seductive • Floral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarrside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark • Savoury • Structured • Powerful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrewarra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarthy • Spicy • Mineral • Wild • Elegant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why Irrewarra shouldn't simply be viewed as the cheaper By Farr Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a completely different vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e$77\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's incredibly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinot Noir with a Genuine Sense of Place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNick Farr's own description of this wine isn't just about fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe asks you to imagine sitting at the top of the vineyard surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003ecows, water, grass and Western District farmland\u003c\/strong\u003e before describing the wine's sweet-and-sour cherry, earth and spice characters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you a lot about what Irrewarra is trying to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Pinot designed to taste polished and generic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Pinot designed to taste like \u003cstrong\u003esomewhere\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's what makes it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe savoury, earthy character makes this particularly good with \u003cstrong\u003educk and wild mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe around \u003cstrong\u003e15–17°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty to enjoy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has immediate perfume, vibrant cherry fruit and beautiful texture, but the combination of acidity, savoury complexity and fine tannins gives it the structure to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2036+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening young, give it \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 minutes of air\u003c\/strong\u003e and watch how the spice and earthiness emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the smartest buys in the entire Farr portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting Pinot Noir made by one of Australia's great Pinot-producing families, but from a completely different vineyard and landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe site was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vines are on their own roots, and the 2024 combines predominantly \u003cstrong\u003eMV6 with a small amount of Dijon-clone fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Despite Farrside and Sangreal being only around \u003cstrong\u003e300 metres apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two vineyards produce remarkably different wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside is traditionally the more \u003cstrong\u003emasculine, savoury and structured\u003c\/strong\u003e expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the warmer, even \u003cstrong\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e has given it another dimension—deeper fruit, more flesh and power, yet still with the perfume, freshness and fine structure that define great By Farr Pinot Noir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully complex Pinot Noir showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry and darker forest berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals and florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClove and cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth and forest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, persistent tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 is deeper and more muscular than the cooler 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a gorgeous mixture of red and black fruits, flowers and exotic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's generosity through the middle, but underneath sits the classic Farrside structure: \u003cstrong\u003efirm tannins, bright acidity and a distinctly savoury, earthy personality\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's powerful Pinot Noir, but never heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Vineyard. Five Pinot Noir Clones.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside isn't built around a single clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard contains an impressive mix of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e114\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e777\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e667\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat diversity helps build the complexity for which Farrside has become famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent clones contribute different elements of perfume, fruit, structure and texture, giving the Farr family an extraordinary palette to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Pinot Noir with layers rather than simply fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Volcanic Soil Over Limestone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the Farrside story becomes really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits on a \u003cstrong\u003enortheast-facing slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eblack volcanic soil over limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rows run east-west, helping protect the fruit from excessive sun exposure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare that with Sangreal, only a few hundred metres away, and you begin to understand why the Farr family is so obsessed with individual vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside's darker soils and cooler growing conditions mean the grapes are typically harvested \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 days later\u003c\/strong\u003e than the estate's earlier sites. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can taste that difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside consistently produces Pinot with more \u003cstrong\u003edark fruit, meatiness, spice, minerality and tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an extraordinary demonstration of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarrside vs Sangreal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're choosing between the two, here's the easiest way to think about them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSangreal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfumed • Silky • Seductive • Floral • Seamless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarrside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark • Savoury • Spicy • Structured • Powerful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is necessarily \"better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're two completely different expressions from vineyards separated by only a few hundred metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes tasting them side-by-side so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it's one of the clearest demonstrations you'll find in Australian wine of how dramatically \u003cstrong\u003esoil, aspect and microclimate can influence Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2024 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage has given Farrside a little more muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent release notes describe it as \u003cstrong\u003efuller and more powerful than the cooler 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dark cherry, black plum and woodsy spice sitting at the heart of the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother assessment describes the 2024 as deep and almost plush, with red, black and hedgerow fruits accompanied by flowers, clove, cardamom and hints of smoked meat. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet importantly, the wine hasn't lost its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the magic of Farrside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness. Structure without brutality. Ripeness without losing perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBy Farr – One of Australia's Great Pinot Producers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many Australian producers whose entire reputation has become so closely linked with great Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary and Nick Farr's experience with Pinot Noir stretches across decades and includes extensive winemaking experience in Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the brilliance of By Farr isn't that the wines taste like Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's that the family has applied a Burgundian obsession with \u003cstrong\u003esite and individual vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e to their own extraordinary piece of Geelong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside is one of the clearest examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pinot Noir capable of handling serious food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\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\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté and aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd particularly love this with \u003cstrong\u003educk, mushrooms and truffle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has enough fruit generosity to be extremely enjoyable young, but Farrside has always been a Pinot that rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of concentration, acidity and savoury tannin structure gives it excellent potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2040+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking it young, give it plenty of air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily \u003cstrong\u003edecant it for 1–2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and serve it around \u003cstrong\u003e15–17°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the wines that shows just how serious \u003cstrong\u003eGeelong Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't simply pretty and perfumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has \u003cstrong\u003edark cherry, black plum, flowers, black tea, dried herbs, earth, exotic spice and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, all wrapped around serious but beautifully integrated tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e. Five Pinot clones. Northeast-facing. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack volcanic soil over limestone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit that hangs on the vine considerably longer than nearby Sangreal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why Farrside tastes like Farrside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117\u003c\/strong\u003e, you're buying one of the benchmark single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from one of Australia's greatest Pinot-producing families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf Sangreal is the By Farr Pinot that seduces you immediately, Farrside is the wine that makes you sit down, slow down and pay attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor serious Pinot Noir drinkers, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 2024 By Farr Farrside is an absolute must.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"By Farr Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418785902894,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024ByFarrFarrsidePinotNoir_47f20de7-dba9-4eff-87b0-1b1e99ddafeb.webp?v=1786524254"},{"product_id":"by-farr-sangreal-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir | Iconic Single Vineyard Geelong Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 BY FARR | SANGREAL | THE OLDEST VINEYARD \u0026amp; ONE OF THE JEWELS OF THE ESTATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heart and Soul of By Farr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Australia's Benchmark Pinot Noirs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are certain Australian Pinot Noirs that every serious Pinot lover should experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr Sangreal is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeelong, Victoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $145 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are certain Australian Pinot Noirs that every serious Pinot lover should experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr Sangreal is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Sangreal Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the Farr family's oldest vineyard, planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e, and has become one of the defining wines of this extraordinary Geelong estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Farr describes Sangreal as the \u003cstrong\u003ebackbone of its wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the characteristics that return vintage after vintage are perfume, seduction, seamless balance and remarkable drinkability. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Pinot Noir trying to impress you with sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, texture, complexity and an extraordinary sense of place\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $145\u003c\/strong\u003e, you're entering the territory of Australia's truly serious Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is wonderfully seductive, showing layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals and florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-bunch spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth and forest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilky, persistent tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warmer \u003cstrong\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e has produced a slightly fuller and more powerful Sangreal than the cooler 2023, with deeper dark-fruited intensity while retaining the vineyard's trademark perfume and seamless texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's flesh and concentration, but the wine remains wonderfully composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Savoury. Complex.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd incredibly difficult to stop drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBy Farr's Oldest Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Sangreal becomes particularly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the \u003cstrong\u003eoldest vineyard on the By Farr estate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lies on a \u003cstrong\u003enorth-facing slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an unusual soil profile of \u003cstrong\u003ebluestone and overlying limestone, with red ironstone colouring the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's quite different from many of By Farr's other vineyards, which are dominated by black volcanic soils and limestone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rows run north–south and receive excellent sunlight throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangreal is consequently the \u003cstrong\u003efirst of the By Farr Pinot vineyards to be harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the site consistently produces one of the family's most perfumed and seductive wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is genuine single-vineyard Pinot Noir with a very clear identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 'Sangreal Clone'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another fascinating part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was originally planted to \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir clones 114 and 115\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut after more than three decades on this particular site, the Farr family believes those vines have evolved and mutated sufficiently that they now effectively regard the material as their own \u003cstrong\u003e\"Sangreal clone.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you look at that scientifically or romantically, the important point is what ends up in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangreal tastes unmistakably like Sangreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003ered fruit, perfume, spice, whole-bunch character, acidity and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e that has become remarkably consistent across vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Pinot Noir Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangreal isn't made to be a simple, fruit-driven Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is deliberately structured to build perfume, texture and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is reported as using around \u003cstrong\u003e70% whole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 months maturation in French oak, around 70% new\u003c\/strong\u003e, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a significant amount of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut great Pinot isn't about how much oak is used—it's about whether you can see the seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's where Sangreal excels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit, stalk, acidity, tannin and oak come together into something remarkably seamless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Burgundy Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't talk about By Farr without mentioning Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farr family's experience in Burgundy has had a profound influence on their understanding of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Sangreal isn't an attempt to make Burgundy in Geelong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's missing the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Gary and Nick Farr have taken from Burgundy is the importance of \u003cstrong\u003esite, individual vineyards, vine material, texture and minimal interference\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSangreal is the result of applying those ideas to their own extraordinary piece of Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is unmistakably Australian—and unmistakably By Farr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of Australia's Benchmark Pinot Noirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Farr has reached a point where its Pinot Noirs deserve to be discussed alongside the finest produced anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Sangreal sits right at the heart of that reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from the estate's oldest vines and has developed a remarkable consistency, with the vineyard proving dependable in difficult years and exceptional in great vintages. By Farr itself calls the site the \u003cstrong\u003ebackbone of its wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of history, site and consistency is what separates genuinely great vineyards from merely good ones.\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\u003eTruffle and mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft washed-rind cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, \u003cstrong\u003eroast duck and Sangreal\u003c\/strong\u003e would be very difficult to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enormous pleasure in the 2024 already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume and fruit are seductive, but underneath sits the concentration, acidity and silky tannin structure required for serious ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2040+.\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 in the biggest Burgundy glass you own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't serve it too warm—around \u003cstrong\u003e15–17°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of Pinot Noir that explains why people become obsessed with Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 By Farr Sangreal\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't about enormous fruit or obvious winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about how everything comes together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed cherries. Pomegranate. Flowers. Earth. Whole-bunch spice. Oak. Acidity. Silky tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's the oldest on the Farr estate, and the family considers Sangreal fundamental to the identity of By Farr. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 looks particularly compelling, with the warmer season giving the normally ethereal Sangreal a little more flesh and power while preserving its extraordinary perfume and seamlessness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $145\u003c\/strong\u003e, this isn't inexpensive Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when you start comparing it with Australia's greatest Pinot Noirs—or with serious Burgundy—the equation changes dramatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love By Farr, Sangreal is essential. 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Current notes on the 2024 repeatedly highlight its complexity, elegance, black-olive character and mineral\/saline detail. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of Shiraz that keeps changing in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Pinot Drinker's Shiraz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be the easiest way to explain By Farr Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Shiraz for Pinot Noir drinkers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because it's thin or light—it isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's because the wine has the \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, detail, texture and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes great Pinot Noir so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has more power and darker fruit than the 2023, but still retains the finesse that defines the By Farr style. 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Current tasting notes repeatedly compare its finesse and savoury character with the Northern Rhône while stressing that it remains distinctly By Farr. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen consider where it comes from: \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 1994 plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, mature vines, a north-facing Geelong vineyard and one of Australia's most highly regarded wine families. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's unquestionably premium Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut taste it alongside serious Côte-Rôtie or Hermitage and suddenly the price starts looking very different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're a Pinot Noir drinker who thinks Shiraz is too big, buy this. 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@w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 + 96 + 95 POINTS | YARRA YERING | WORLD-CLASS YARRA VALLEY CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Australia's Great Chardonnays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a Chardonnay built around intensity, precision and longevity rather than simple immediate fruitiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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 $142.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the estate's \u003cstrong\u003etwo original Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, connecting this wine directly to one of the most important vineyards in the modern history of the Yarra Valley. It is a Chardonnay built around intensity, precision and longevity rather than simple immediate fruitiness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics are unanimous:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering also lists \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Andrew Caillard MW\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal at the 2025 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\u003eThis isn't simply one of Yarra Yering's best white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of the elite Chardonnays of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully complex Chardonnay with layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNashi pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon and grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOyster shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle struck match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalky minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's \u003cstrong\u003epower here, but also extraordinary precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate carries impressive fruit weight while remaining fine-boned and energetic. Citrus and crunchy green apple provide freshness, with pithy texture and bright acidity driving the wine through an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering describes a combination of oyster shell, sea spray and lemon citrus, with a powdery, chalky texture and remarkable carry through the palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay with \u003cstrong\u003etension, texture, minerality and serious length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich praised its discreet, complex aromatics, drive, energy and long pithy finish, while noting that it should cellar effortlessly for years. Huon Hooke highlighted its concentration, delicacy and restrained power. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable collection of reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChardonnay from Yarra Yering's Original Blocks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the story becomes particularly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay comes from the estate's two original Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's vineyard dates to \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, putting these plantings right at the beginning of the modern revival of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat history matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature vines tend to produce smaller quantities of fruit and can deliver remarkable concentration and consistency. Here, that old-vine material translates into Chardonnay with tremendous flavour intensity while retaining the natural freshness and precision for which the Yarra Valley is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply Chardonnay carrying the Yarra Yering name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is Chardonnay deeply connected to the history of the estate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is deliberately restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 was \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel fermented in French barriques, with approximately 30% new oak, and underwent no malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat decision is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding malolactic fermentation helps retain the wine's naturally bright acidity and citrus-driven tension rather than pushing it towards an overtly buttery style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak contributes texture, spice and structure, but it never overwhelms the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what great modern Australian Chardonnay should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003cbr\u003eOak without excess.\u003cbr\u003eAcidity without austerity.\u003cbr\u003eConcentration without losing finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2024 Yarra Valley Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season demanded patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering experienced its \u003cstrong\u003ewettest January in more than 55 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, but warmer and drier conditions through February and March allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly. Winemaker Sarah Crowe has highlighted the resulting intensity of flavour alongside the freshness and acidity that underpin the estate's 2024 wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is particularly exciting for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get concentration and flavour, but also the acidity required for balance and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering at the Top of Australian Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's reputation has arguably never been stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate continues to produce some of Australia's benchmark wines, and in 2026 it was named \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review's Best Australian Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e, following an assessment of more than 10,000 wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay demonstrates exactly why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not flashy or exaggerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine built on \u003cstrong\u003evineyard, precision, restraint and detail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves something special:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003eTruffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter-poached marron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't serve it refrigerator-cold. Around \u003cstrong\u003e11–13°C\u003c\/strong\u003e will allow the texture and complexity to show properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd use a good Chardonnay or Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is absolutely a Chardonnay worth cellaring.\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of old-vine concentration, acidity, citrus drive and restrained oak provides all the ingredients required for graceful development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front lists a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2035+\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's assessment also emphasises its ability to cellar effortlessly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2036+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening one now, I'd give it some air and allow it to warm slightly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where you see the difference between \u003cstrong\u003every good Chardonnay and truly great Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't relying on huge oak, richness or winemaking tricks to impress you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the estate's \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Chardonnay blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, is barrel fermented with restrained new French oak, sees \u003cstrong\u003eno malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and delivers a remarkable combination of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach, citrus, green apple, oyster shell, sea spray and chalky minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the scores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $142.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sits firmly among Australia's premium Chardonnays—and deservedly so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you collect Australia's greatest Chardonnays from producers such as Giaconda, Leeuwin Estate, By Farr, Bindi and Cullen, the 2024 Yarra Yering Chardonnay absolutely belongs in that company.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a great Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's one of Australia's great white wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e👉 97 Halliday + 96 Real Review + 95 Wine Front. 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