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Bright fruit, fine texture and perfect tension. $40.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircle of Fifths Pinot Noir 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e — 96pts Halliday, 95pts Wine Pilot, 94pts The Wine Front, 94pts The Review. Debut release — brilliant new Pinot from their finest single vineyards. $60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Giant Steps and Circle of Fifths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Steps is one of the Yarra Valley’s most celebrated and respected producers — founded by Phil Sexton, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality and distinctive Yarra Valley character, particularly celebrated for their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir expressions from the valley’s most exceptional vineyard sites. Circle of Fifths — named for the music theory concept describing the relationship between the 12 tones of the chromatic scale — is Giant Steps’ debut premium Pinot Noir expression, sourcing fruit from their finest single vineyards and blending them in perfect harmony to create a wine of extraordinary complexity and depth. Just as the circle of fifths represents the harmonic relationships between musical keys, this wine represents the perfect harmony between Giant Steps’ finest Yarra Valley vineyard sites. 96 points Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points Wine Pilot, 94 points The Wine Front and 94 points The Review — outstanding quad-critical recognition for a debut Pinot Noir of extraordinary Yarra Valley distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant ruby with extraordinary clarity and the distinctive translucency of great cool-climate Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant, layered and hauntingly expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered cherry, raspberry and the distinctive floral character of great Yarra Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espice, earth and the extraordinary complexity of fruit from Giant Steps’ finest single vineyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe brilliant harmony and layered complexity of great Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with exceptional elegance and brilliant complexity.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered fruit, cherry and the distinctive mineral character of great Yarra Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extraordinary harmony of fruit from multiple exceptional single vineyard sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe brilliant depth and complexity of Giant Steps’ most compelling Pinot Noir expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and brilliantly complex with persistent fruit and the distinctive cool-climate character of great Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 (debut release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Steps’ finest single vineyards, Yarra Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarra Valley, VIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phil Sexton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–16°C (decant 30 minutes before serving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2034+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck confit with cherry sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted salmon with herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged soft and semi-hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Australian fine dining and special occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is brilliant, layered and deeply compelling — \u003cstrong\u003eGiant Steps’ 2024 Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, 96 points Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points Wine Pilot, 94 points The Wine Front and 94 points The Review, debut release Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from Phil Sexton’s finest single vineyards in perfect harmony. 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Giant Steps’ focus on site expression, purity of fruit and minimal-intervention winemaking creates Chardonnay of exceptional clarity, precision and distinctive cool-climate character. The Yarra Valley Chardonnay is Giant Steps’ accessible expression of Yarra Valley Chardonnay excellence — bright fruit, fine texture and perfect tension in every bottle. 95 points Halliday Wine Companion and 94 points JamesSuckling.com — outstanding dual recognition for a Chardonnay of extraordinary Yarra Valley distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale straw with green highlights and brilliant clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright, precise and elegantly expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecitrus, stone fruit and subtle florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emineral hints and the distinctive cool-climate freshness of great Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extraordinary clarity and precision of great Giant Steps winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with bright acidity and fine texture — pure Yarra Valley Chardonnay class.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecitrus, stone fruit and the distinctive mineral character of great Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe extraordinary tension and precision of great Giant Steps Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean, persistent and refreshing — the hallmark of great Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarra Valley, VIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phil Sexton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2032+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with herbs and lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrayfish with butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMornay scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruyère and soft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiso salmon and Asian-inspired seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is bright fruit, fine texture and perfect tension — \u003cstrong\u003eGiant Steps’ 2024 Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, 95 points Halliday Wine Companion and 94 points JamesSuckling.com, pure Yarra Valley Chardonnay class from one of the valley’s most celebrated producers. 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Halliday's official listing confirms the wine at 13% alcohol and a tasted price of $38. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply cheap Pinot Noir that happens to have received a big score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is seriously good Yarra Valley Pinot Noir at a remarkable price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points + Special Value Star – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Halliday Special Value Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase that really matters is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Medhurst's calling card is in great form.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what this wine has become—one of Medhurst's signature value propositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is incredibly fragrant and immediately appealing, showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorello cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoached rhubarb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosehip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's tasting note describes a deeply coloured Pinot with floral, perfumed aromatics of \u003cstrong\u003eMorello cherry, pomegranate, black raspberry and sweet rosehip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate becomes darker and more powerful, bringing together raspberry, black cherry and blood orange with plush, silky tannins and fine natural acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's juicy—but not simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed—but not delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's real concentration underneath all that beautiful Pinot fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMostly MV6 – From Mature Estate Vines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where the value becomes even harder to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir is made entirely from Medhurst estate fruit from vines planted around 2000–01\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the wine is predominantly \u003cstrong\u003eMV6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot lovers will know how important that is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMV6 is one of Australia's great Pinot Noir clones, capable of producing wines with beautiful perfume, savoury complexity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't inexpensive Pinot assembled from anonymous regional fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's estate-grown Yarra Valley Pinot from mature vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $39.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5% Whole Bunch – Just Enough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 contains approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% whole bunches.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love that decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole bunch can bring wonderful perfume, spice and structural complexity to Pinot Noir, but too much can dominate a wine with stemmy or herbal characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere it's used almost like seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust enough to lift the aromatics and add another layer of complexity without getting in the way of all that gorgeous red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrench Oak – Around 20% New\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak treatment is equally restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday records approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, while detailed production notes from another retailer report eight months in French oak barriques, hogsheads and puncheons, with 18% new oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither way, the philosophy is obvious:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe oak is there to support the Pinot—not dominate it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allows the cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, rose petal and spice characters to stay front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly where they should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2025 – An Exceptional Vintage at Medhurst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another reason these 2025 Medhurst wines are looking so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was very dry, with unusually warm and dry conditions through September and October resulting in the earliest budburst Medhurst had experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering was early, conditions remained favourable and the vineyard team was able to carefully manage the canopy through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's assessment of the resulting crop is particularly telling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was \u003cstrong\u003esome of the best they had seen\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent quality across the varieties. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudging by the \u003cstrong\u003e96-point result here\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pinot Noir clearly excelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Is on an Extraordinary Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't been paying attention to Medhurst, you should be now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion ranked Medhurst \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 64 in its Top 100 Australian Wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting the remarkable consistency of the range under winemaker Rohan Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf eight Medhurst wines reviewed for the 2026 Companion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven received gold-medal scores.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd remarkably:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven received Halliday's Special Value designation.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an extraordinary strike rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Pinot Noir perfectly illustrates what Medhurst is doing so well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eserious quality without ridiculous pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Valley Pinot vs Estate Pinot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst now gives you two fascinating expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – $39\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed • Juicy • Cherry • Raspberry • Rhubarb • Rose Petal • Silky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Medhurst Estate Pinot Noir – $57.50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore structured • Savoury • Spicy • Complex • Cellar-worthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the fascinating part:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $39 Yarra Valley Pinot has actually scored higher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat doesn't necessarily mean it's the superior wine—they're different expressions—but it tells you just how extraordinary the value is in the 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyday premium Pinot drinking, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is incredibly hard to beat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Pinot Without the Serious Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir has become expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Burgundy has moved beyond the reach of many wine drinkers, and even Australia's better Pinot Noirs routinely sit between \u003cstrong\u003e$60 and $100+\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen along comes this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate fruit.\u003cbr\u003eMature vines.\u003cbr\u003eMostly MV6.\u003cbr\u003eWhole bunch.\u003cbr\u003eFrench oak.\u003cbr\u003e96 Halliday points.\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Value Star.\u003cbr\u003e$39 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why this wine stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to spend $80–$100 to experience genuinely serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is wonderfully versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfit duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePecorino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeking duck and pecorino have both been suggested as excellent matches. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd go straight for \u003cstrong\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherry, raspberry, blood orange and spice would be fantastic alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe slightly cool at around \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is designed to be delicious immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't assume a $39 Pinot can't age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Rich suggests drinking the wine over the next \u003cstrong\u003efive to seven years\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Halliday giving a drinking window through \u003cstrong\u003e2032\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung, you'll get that beautiful combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry • Raspberry • Rhubarb • Rose Petal • Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time, expect more savoury, earthy and dried-floral characters to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this price, I'd buy enough to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be \u003cstrong\u003ethe best-value wine in the entire Medhurst range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Halliday Special Value Star\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Medhurst Estate fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMostly MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% whole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround 20% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the flavours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorello cherry. Pomegranate. Raspberry. Black cherry. Blood orange. Rhubarb. Rose petals. Spice. Silky tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of $60, $70 and $80 Australian Pinot Noirs that would be delighted to receive \u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one does it at $39.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from Giant Steps, Yarra Yering, Oakridge or Coldstream Hills, the 2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir needs to be on your shopping list.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points. Special Value Star. $39 RRP. 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Most tellingly, he said it \u003cstrong\u003e“boxes well above its weight.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of only $37.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's exactly what this wine does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is proper cool-climate Yarra Valley Syrah—\u003cstrong\u003eperfumed, spicy, energetic and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e—at a price that makes it incredibly easy to recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an enormous score for a wine at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday records the 2024 as \u003cstrong\u003e13.5% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Rich's review notes that the fruit comes from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle estate block\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some whole berries and whole bunches included during fermentation and maturation involving \u003cstrong\u003e25% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review praises the wine's concentration and balance, particularly its combination of fruit, florals, pepper, spice and youthful tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't merely a good-value everyday red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is seriously accomplished Yarra Valley Syrah.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully aromatic Syrah showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked peppercorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack olive and tapenade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fine tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing that strikes you is the \u003cstrong\u003eperfume\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and black fruits leap from the glass alongside violets, peppercorn and spice, before a darker savoury note of tapenade appears underneath. Halliday's assessment particularly highlights the concentration of the aromatics and the wine's long, spice-infused finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has plenty of flavour but doesn't become heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eenergetic, beautifully balanced and structured by youthful, persistent tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the cool-climate Syrah difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle-Block, Estate-Grown Syrah\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where the wine gets even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite sitting in Medhurst's more accessible Yarra Valley range, Halliday notes that the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Syrah is made entirely from estate-grown fruit from a single block\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's estate is located at Gruyere on the western side of the Warramate Ranges, with vineyards ranging from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e130 to 220 metres above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original vineyard was planted in 2000, with the site selected for its favourable microclimate, north-facing slopes and drainage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you're getting genuine estate provenance at a remarkably approachable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Call It Syrah Rather Than Shiraz?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSyrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut in Australia, producers often use the word \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e to signal a stylistic difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink less:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig • Ripe • Powerful • Jammy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed • Peppery • Savoury • Medium-bodied • 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-yrb-pinot-noir-shiraz-2022","title":"2022 Medhurst YRB Pinot Noir Shiraz | 95 Point Yarra Valley Red","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 95 POINTS | PINOT NOIR + SHIRAZ | ONE OF MEDHURST'S MOST FASCINATING REDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir + Shiraz – One of Australia's Great Forgotten Blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of the most fascinating wines in the Medhurst range.\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 $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 Title","offer_id":52418238349614,"sku":null,"price":46.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022MedhurstYRBPinotNoirShiraz.png?v=1786676657"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-cabernet-merlot-malbec-2023","title":"2023 Medhurst Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec | 96 Point Yarra Valley Red","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 HALLIDAY | TOP 100 WINES | TOP GOLD | ONE OF THE YARRA VALLEY'S STAR CABERNET BLENDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully composed Yarra Valley Bordeaux-inspired red blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine serious Cabernet drinkers should be looking for.\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 $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-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-reserve-pinot-noir-2021","title":"2021 Medhurst Reserve Pinot Noir | 97 Point Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 97 POINTS | JUST 49 DOZEN PRODUCED | INCREDIBLY RARE YARRA VALLEY PINOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 49 Dozen Made – This Is the Pinnacle of Medhurst Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of the rarest and most serious wines Medhurst has produced.\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 $112.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply another premium Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Medhurst Reserve Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extraordinarily small-production wine made from specially selected \u003cstrong\u003eReserve rows of MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e within Medhurst's estate vineyard at Gruyere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow small?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 49 dozen were produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's fewer than \u003cstrong\u003e600 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was harvested from \u003cstrong\u003eB Block\u003c\/strong\u003e, fermented as 100% whole berries and matured for \u003cstrong\u003e15 months in French oak, 50% new\u003c\/strong\u003e. Medhurst describes it as a fine-boned but powerful Pinot with the structure to reward more than a decade in the cellar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the score:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the rarest and most serious wines Medhurst has produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is beautifully complex Pinot Noir, with layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle earthy complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes the bouquet as delicately perfumed, with \u003cstrong\u003ecrystalline red fruits, pomegranate and rose petals\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing itself gradually in the glass. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's real intensity through the palate, but nothing feels heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the wine is \u003cstrong\u003efine-boned, silky and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e, with red fruits flowing through a beautifully structured framework of fine chalky tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the finish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, pure and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is elegant Yarra Valley Pinot Noir with serious substance underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an elite score for Australian Pinot Noir and immediately places the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Medhurst Reserve Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e among the standout wines produced by the estate. Medhurst's own technical information confirms the 97-point Halliday Wine Companion rating. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the score becomes even more compelling when you look at the wine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 clone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve rows.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% whole berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% new French oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months maturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49 dozen produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is genuinely small-production fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReserve Rows of MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from Medhurst's \u003cstrong\u003eEstate Vineyard at Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB Block – Reserve Rows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClone – MV6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils – Mountain-derived brown\/grey loams and gravelly duplex clays\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMV6 is one of Australia's most important Pinot Noir clones and has produced some of the country's greatest examples of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Medhurst has isolated its best Reserve material and produced an incredibly limited wine designed to show exactly what this vineyard can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a regional blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a tiny parcel from a specific part of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Small-Batch Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attention to detail is impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve Pinot Noir was picked on \u003cstrong\u003e24 February 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e and immediately placed in the cool room overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was then destemmed into vats while retaining \u003cstrong\u003e100% whole berries\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation began naturally with indigenous yeasts after four days. The cap was handled gently, with twice-daily pump-overs and occasional pigeage, and the wine remained on skins for \u003cstrong\u003e15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing, it was transferred into French oak for malolactic fermentation and matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in French oak – 50% new.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was bottled on \u003cstrong\u003e10 May 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd again, production was microscopic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49 dozen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Benchmark 2021 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another reason this wine is special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 was an exceptional vintage at Medhurst.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a wet start, conditions improved through spring. 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The winery's final assessment of 2021 is particularly telling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent, benchmark vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the vintage you want when buying a serious Pinot Noir for the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Years from Vintage – Now It Gets Really Interesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is one of the strongest selling points for the wine today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying a newly bottled premium Pinot Noir and then having to wait five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe waiting has already begun for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was bottled back in May 2022 and has now had several years to settle and evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary cherry, pomegranate and floral characters should still be beautifully alive, but you're now moving towards the stage where Pinot starts developing more savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest floor. Dried flowers. Spice. Earth. Game. Mushroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat intersection between youthful fruit and emerging maturity can be a magical place for great Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Reserve – The Best of the Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically describes its Reserve wines as showcasing \u003cstrong\u003ethe best of what it produces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on the highest quality and genuine small-batch winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve tier sits above the Estate wines and is made only in very limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes this 2021 particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not simply buying the premium label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're buying one of only \u003cstrong\u003e49 dozen bottles produced from Reserve MV6 rows in what Medhurst itself calls a benchmark vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves something special:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd go straight for \u003cstrong\u003educk and mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst recommends serving the wine at around \u003cstrong\u003e13°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is an excellent reminder not to serve premium Pinot Noir too warm. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is absolutely a Pinot Noir worth cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically says the wine will \u003cstrong\u003ereward careful cellaring for 10+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the quality of the 2021 vintage, the concentration of the Reserve fruit and its tannin structure, I'd be very comfortable with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking it now, give it a large Burgundy glass and allow it plenty of time to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the most compelling Medhurst wines to put in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenchmark 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve-row MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Whole Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 Months French Oak – 50% New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 49 Dozen Produced\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat final number is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt fewer than 600 bottles produced, this is a genuinely rare Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $112.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, you're buying a 97-point, 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drinkers who appreciate elegance, complexity and bottle age rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect classic cool-climate Cabernet characters of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackcurrant and cassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBay leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't massive Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty is in the \u003cstrong\u003ebalance between concentrated dark fruit, savoury complexity, fresh acidity and fine-grained tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent descriptions of the 2018 Reserve highlight \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant, dark cherry, cassis, cedar, graphite and bay leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity providing the structure underneath. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd after eight years from vintage, those youthful black fruits should now be starting to meet the secondary characters that make mature Cabernet so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCedar. Tobacco. Earth. Dried herbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Cabernet starts getting really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon can be somewhat overshadowed by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in discussions about the Yarra Valley, but the region has a long history of producing extraordinarily elegant Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key is the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Barossa Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't Coonawarra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it isn't Margaret River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Yarra Valley Cabernet is typically more \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, fragrant, savoury and finely structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with blackcurrant fruit accompanied by herbs, florals, cedar and beautifully shaped tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Medhurst Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e fits squarely into that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Reserve – The Best of the Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003cstrong\u003eReserve\u003c\/strong\u003e matters here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically positions its Reserve wines as the top expression of the estate, describing them as showcasing \u003cstrong\u003ethe best of what Medhurst produces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on quality and small-batch winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserve collection includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing Medhurst to select and elevate the parcels it believes best express the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this isn't simply an older Medhurst Cabernet with a premium label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's the estate's flagship expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEight Years from Vintage – This Is the Sweet Spot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is arguably the biggest reason to buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon can be unforgivingly youthful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen young, the fruit can be primary and the tannins firm. Give a serious Cabernet time, however, and everything starts coming together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eeight years from vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2018 Medhurst Reserve should be entering a fascinating stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe youthful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackcurrant • Blackberry • Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estarts merging with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCedar • Tobacco • Earth • Dried herbs • Forest floor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile the tannins gradually soften and integrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of buying a young $100+ Cabernet and waiting years for it to develop, \u003cstrong\u003emuch of that waiting has already been done for you\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Valley Cabernet – Don't Underestimate It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yarra Valley is famous for Chardonnay and Pinot 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Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves classic Cabernet food:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRib-eye steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilet mignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-cooked beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great piece of beef, simply cooked, and a bottle of mature Yarra Cabernet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need much more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis should be entering a beautiful drinking window now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2033+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the bottle has been stored well, there's no reason it can't continue developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I wouldn't feel compelled to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt eight years from vintage, this is exactly when I'd start opening bottles and watching how they evolve over the next five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd stand the bottle upright beforehand and give it \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily to let the wine open rather than aggressively aerate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons this is a particularly exciting bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst's flagship Reserve tier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight years of bottle development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $112.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the combination that really matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's Reserve wines represent the estate's highest-quality small-batch production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Now take that quality and give the Cabernet eight years to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where the value is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting the \u003cstrong\u003ecassis, blackberry and dark cherry of Cabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e, but you're also beginning to get the reason we cellar great Cabernet in the first place—\u003cstrong\u003ecedar, tobacco, earth, herbs, softened tannins and mature 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Title","offer_id":52418427027758,"sku":null,"price":112.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/098c09c3-4583-46b8-a343-ea51060fbedc.png?v=1786595457"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-sauvignon-blanc-2025","title":"2025 Medhurst Estate Sauvignon Blanc | 95 Point Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 THIS ISN'T YOUR ORDINARY SAUVIGNON BLANC | TEXTURAL YARRA SAUVIGNON BLANC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc for People Who Think They Don't Like Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with far more going on than you'd expect.\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 $37 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not your typical Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Medhurst Estate Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the variety into much more serious territory—estate-grown Yarra Valley fruit, beautifully judged ripeness, intense aromatics, driving acidity and a small barrel-fermented component adding genuine texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the quality has been recognised with an outstanding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Halliday lists the wine as the 2025 Medhurst Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the Yarra Valley. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from \u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst's C Block at 160–185 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing on ancient brown\/grey loam soils. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with ambition.\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 serious territory for Australian Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the variety is often treated as a simple, aromatic wine designed for immediate drinking, Medhurst approaches it very differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's Sauvignon Blanc vines are low yielding, and the winery itself focuses on small-batch production. Halliday notes that under head winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eRohan Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, Medhurst's wines are increasingly showing precision and respect for the vineyard site. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 demonstrates exactly what that approach can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is wonderfully aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassionfruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuava\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangerine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is intensely floral, with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite blossom, passionfruit pith, nectarine, lemon balm and jasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the palate takes things up another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassionfruit, guava, finger lime and green mango provide plenty of flavour, but the wine remains energetic and focused rather than becoming overly tropical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a beautiful line of lively acidity running through everything, while the barrel-fermented component contributes extra texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is \u003cstrong\u003elong, bright and mouth-wateringly fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstate-Grown at Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from \u003cstrong\u003eBlock C of the Medhurst estate vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e at Gruyere in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation: 160–185 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: Ancient brown\/grey loam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested: 16 February 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's estate itself is situated on the western side of the Warramate Ranges, with vineyards ranging between approximately 130 and 220 metres elevation. The property was planted in 2000 and today includes Sauvignon Blanc alongside 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 isn't generic regional Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine with a clear connection to one estate and one vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Secret Weapon – French Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where Medhurst separates itself from a lot of Australian Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e20% of the juice was fermented in French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, using two new barrels and one older barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new-oak component remained in barrel for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the older-oak portion remained for around \u003cstrong\u003etwo months\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\u003eThe intention isn't to make Sauvignon Blanc taste obviously oaky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the barrel work provides additional \u003cstrong\u003etexture and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the palate more dimension without masking the variety's natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you still get the passionfruit, citrus and tropical characters you'd expect from Sauvignon Blanc—but there's more going on underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Exceptional 2025 Vintage at Medhurst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another reason to be excited about the 2025 Medhurst wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes the fruit from the vintage as \u003cstrong\u003esome of the best it has seen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season was very dry, with early budburst following warm September and October conditions. Flowering was also early, followed by excellent growing conditions and careful canopy management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst reports excellent fruit quality across the varieties and describes the resulting 2025 wines as having a particularly special character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudging by the \u003cstrong\u003e95-point Halliday score\u003c\/strong\u003e here, Sauvignon Blanc clearly benefited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you normally associate Sauvignon Blanc with intensely pungent Marlborough styles, this is worth trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit profile is certainly expressive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassionfruit. Guava. Green mango. Citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's more restraint and texture here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak component, floral aromatics, lively acidity and Yarra Valley freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e give the wine a much more sophisticated shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink less about Sauvignon Blanc as simply an aromatic summer drink and more about the serious white wines the variety can produce when treated with greater ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically recommends the 2025 with \u003cstrong\u003eoysters or lemongrass prawns\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\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper squid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVietnamese salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh crab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi and sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of tropical fruit, citrus, acidity and lemongrass character makes this particularly good with \u003cstrong\u003eAsian-inspired seafood dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is designed to be vibrant and expressive young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst recommends a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003enow to four years\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–2029\/30.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd drink it over the next two to three years while the white flowers, passionfruit, guava, nectarine and finger lime characters remain beautifully bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around \u003cstrong\u003e8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, as recommended by the winery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with \u003cstrong\u003efar more going on than you'd expect\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eEstate-grown Yarra Valley fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle estate block – C Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e160–185m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% barrel-fermented component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak complexity\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\u003eBut it's what happens in the glass that makes it compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite blossom. Passionfruit. Nectarine. Guava. Finger lime. Green mango. Tangerine. Lemongrass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of flavour, but also the acidity and textural complexity to make this much more than a simple aromatic white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you think Sauvignon Blanc is just a cheap, intensely tropical wine to drink ice-cold on a hot day, the 2025 Medhurst Estate Sauvignon Blanc might completely change your mind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eserious Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc—and 95 Halliday points confirms it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc? The 2025 Medhurst Estate Sauvignon Blanc is an estate-grown Victorian white offering passionfruit, guava, finger lime, white nectarine, jasmine and lemongrass with vibrant acidity, subtle French oak complexity and a long, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418558198062,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025_Medhurst_Estate_Sauvignon_Blanc.png?v=1787536002"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Medhurst Estate Chardonnay | 96 Point Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 POINTS | MEDHURST ESTATE | THIS IS SERIOUSLY GOOD YARRA VALLEY CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Best-Value Serious Chardonnays in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness. Texture without excess. Oak without dominating the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $55 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where \u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst seriously over-delivers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Medhurst Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e received an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, putting it firmly into premium Australian Chardonnay territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the RRP is only \u003cstrong\u003e$55\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the remarkable part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is estate-grown Chardonnay from Medhurst's vineyard at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and matured for around 10 months in French oak. Medhurst's technical notes describe a wine combining concentrated fruit, bright natural acidity, chalky minerality and subtle oak spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a Chardonnay that delivers genuine Yarra Valley pedigree without the $100+ price tag, \u003cstrong\u003ethis should be very high on the list\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a huge result at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of \u003cstrong\u003e96 points + $55 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this one of the most compelling Chardonnays in the Medhurst portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is beautifully expressive, with layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeyer lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuince blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalk and minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatics are delicate rather than explosive, with flowers, citrus and spice leading into a palate with considerably more power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's \u003cstrong\u003econcentrated fruit and real weight through the middle\u003c\/strong\u003e, but a fine line of acidity keeps everything fresh and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrunchy white peach and grapefruit are wrapped around a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful chalky mineral line\u003c\/strong\u003e, with subtle oak spice sitting quietly in the background. The finish is plush, driven and long. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003cbr\u003eTexture without excess.\u003cbr\u003eOak without dominating the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstate-Grown Chardonnay from Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's Estate range is designed as a \u003cstrong\u003epure expression of the estate's site and season\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere on the western side of the Warramate Ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e, with elevations ranging from approximately 130 to 220 metres. Medhurst's vineyard was established in 2000 and planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 Estate Chardonnay, Medhurst selected a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eMendoza and I10V1 Chardonnay clones\u003c\/strong\u003e, harvested on February 27 and 28. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an important distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's estate-grown Chardonnay with a very clear vineyard identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Chardonnay Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is exactly what you'd expect from premium Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e, chilled overnight and pressed cold the following morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 24 hours in tank, the juice was transferred to barrel with solids for primary fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then underwent \u003cstrong\u003epartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e before spending around \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, including new and seasoned barrels, prior to blending and bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's review records the use of \u003cstrong\u003epuncheons, hogsheads and barriques, with 28% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination gives the wine texture and complexity without burying the fruit underneath oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fascinating 2024 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season at Medhurst was anything but straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a relatively dry November, the Yarra Valley experienced an exceptionally wet December and January, with Medhurst recording \u003cstrong\u003e282mm of rainfall across those two months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen everything changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary and March were extraordinarily dry, with just \u003cstrong\u003e10mm of rain\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a warm late summer helped push the fruit rapidly towards ripeness. Harvest came early and was completed across the estate in only around two and a half weeks. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Chardonnay, the resulting combination of flavour concentration and acidity has produced a wine with \u003cstrong\u003epower, weight, freshness and drive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does It Sit in the Medhurst Range?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is important because Medhurst produces multiple levels of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh • Citrus-driven • Vibrant • Accessible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated • Mineral • Textural • Complex • 96 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall-batch • Powerful • Layered • Cellar-worthy • Flagship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Chardonnay sits right in the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting serious vineyard expression and premium winemaking without moving into Reserve pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's why I think \u003cstrong\u003ethe Estate Chardonnay may be one of the smartest buys in the entire Medhurst range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding food Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing George whiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003eKing George whiting with tartare and pommes dauphine\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't serve this too cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e12–14°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a good Chardonnay or Burgundy glass will allow the texture, fruit and oak complexity to open properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is delicious now, but don't underestimate its ability to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of concentrated fruit, acidity, fine oak and that chalky structural line gives it plenty of potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst suggests drinking now or cellaring until \u003cstrong\u003e2030\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday's assessment also highlights the grip and structure that should help its future development. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd buy enough to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink some young for the vibrant citrus, white peach and mineral energy, then watch the remainder develop more \u003cstrong\u003ehazelnut, toast and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of wine that makes you question why you need to spend $100+ to drink serious Australian Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown Yarra Valley fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $55\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd most importantly, it has the character of genuinely premium Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peach. Meyer lemon. Grapefruit. Florals. Chalk. Oak spice. Concentration. Acidity. Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough richness for lovers of powerful Chardonnay, but enough acidity and mineral tension for people who prefer a more restrained style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$55 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, I think the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Medhurst Estate Chardonnay is one of the sweet spots of the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're drinking \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering, By Farr, Giant Steps, Oakridge or other serious Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, put Medhurst on the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points at $55. This is exactly the kind of Chardonnay that seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418603450670,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024MedhurstEstateChardonnay.png?v=1786933635"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-reserve-chardonnay-2021","title":"2021 Medhurst Reserve Chardonnay | Rare Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 JUST 50 DOZEN PRODUCED | INCREDIBLY RARE MEDHURST RESERVE CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pinnacle of Medhurst Chardonnay. This is where Medhurst gets seriously exciting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully layered, sophisticated Chardonnay. The attraction here is the combination of concentration and precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $112.50 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Medhurst Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the very top of the Medhurst Chardonnay hierarchy—a limited-release wine produced to showcase the very best the estate can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes its Reserve wines as representing its \u003cstrong\u003ehighest-quality, true small-batch winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the Reserve tier sitting above the Estate range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 2021 wasn't just another vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes it as an \u003cstrong\u003e“excellent\/benchmark vintage”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with beautifully balanced fruit weight, complexity, line and length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this becomes a very serious bottle of Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully layered, sophisticated Chardonnay showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach and nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon curd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapefruit and citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted hazelnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCashew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle struck-match complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy lees texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attraction here is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003econcentration and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful stone fruit through the centre of the palate, but citrus acidity provides energy and drive. Fine oak and lees-derived texture add another layer without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith several years of bottle age now behind it, expect the youthful citrus and stone fruit to begin developing more complex \u003cstrong\u003enutty, savoury and creamy characters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay with substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the sort of score you'd expect from a flagship Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what makes this release particularly compelling is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003eReserve-level selection and the quality of the 2021 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's own vintage report describes 2021 as producing fruit with intense flavours and beautiful natural acidity, resulting in wines with excellent balance, complexity, line and length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose are precisely the ingredients required for great Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReserve Means the Best of Medhurst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply an Estate Chardonnay with a different label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReserve range represents the pinnacle of Medhurst's production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes these wines as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited releases. True small-batch winemaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's Reserve tasting also specifically showcases its Reserve wines alongside their Estate counterparts, with the winery describing the Reserve tier as representing the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest quality and true small-batch winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the 2021 Reserve Chardonnay particularly interesting for anyone who already knows the excellent Medhurst Estate Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Benchmark 2021 Yarra Valley Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the 2021 vintage adds another reason to buy this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes the growing season as a \u003cstrong\u003e“true roller coaster with a great result in the end.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a wet beginning and later-than-average budburst, conditions improved significantly. Mild, dry and warm weather allowed excellent flowering and fruit set, followed by a mild December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rain in January, February turned warm but not excessively hot, with only \u003cstrong\u003e4mm of rainfall\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the fruit to ripen evenly before picking began in the third week of February. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting fruit showed \u003cstrong\u003eintense flavour and beautiful natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's conclusion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent, benchmark vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Chardonnay designed to age, that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Aged Release – Ready to Drink Now\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another big selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't the latest vintage being released immediately after bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e with around five years of development from vintage already behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Chardonnay changes dramatically with bottle age. Primary citrus and stone-fruit characters begin moving towards \u003cstrong\u003ehazelnut, toast, nougat, beeswax and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the acidity and mineral structure remain underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo instead of buying a premium Chardonnay and waiting years for it to develop, much of that work has already been done for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is entering a fantastic drinking window now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this something worthy of it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter-poached marron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't serve it refrigerator-cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Chardonnay or Burgundy glass will allow the texture and complexity to really open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e2021's excellent natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, Reserve-level fruit and the structure of serious Yarra Valley Chardonnay means there's no need to rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now you should get a fascinating combination of youthful fruit and emerging bottle-aged complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the next few years, expect more \u003cstrong\u003etoast, nuts, honey and savoury characters\u003c\/strong\u003e to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very different proposition from buying a young $100+ Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting a \u003cstrong\u003elimited-production Reserve wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, from what Medhurst itself calls an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent\/benchmark vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, with several years of bottle development already behind it. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the score:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Reserve positioning matters. Medhurst specifically identifies this tier as representing the \u003cstrong\u003ebest it produces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on limited releases and small-batch winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $112.50\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Medhurst Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs firmly in the premium Yarra Valley Chardonnay conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the real attraction is that you don't have to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive years from vintage, this is exactly the sort of Chardonnay I'd be excited to open now—still fresh and energetic, but beginning to show the nutty, creamy, savoury complexity that only comes with time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love serious Chardonnay from \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering, By Farr, Giaconda, Bindi or Mount Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a Medhurst wine worth discovering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418637988142,"sku":null,"price":112.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/c91ddf45-4851-431b-b093-799486cea7d4.png?v=1786595353"},{"product_id":"medhurst-wines-estate-rose-2025","title":"2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé | 96 Point Trophy Winning Yarra Valley Rosé","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 POINTS | BEST ROSÉ TROPHY | ONE OF THE YARRA VALLEY'S GREAT ROSÉS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points for a Rosé – This Is Seriously Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy Winning Rose \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $37 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is everyday Rosé—and then there is \u003cstrong\u003eRosé made with the same attention to detail as serious fine wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e falls firmly into the second category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing from Medhurst's beautiful estate vineyard at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a sophisticated, dry and beautifully composed Rosé from a producer whose reputation continues to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e tells you immediately that this isn't simply a summer quaffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 has also proven itself on the show circuit, winning \u003cstrong\u003eGold and the Trophy for Best Rosé at the 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it scored 95 points. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $37\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is outstanding buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully fresh and refined Rosé showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatermelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine mineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a sweet or simple fruit-bomb style of Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built around \u003cstrong\u003efreshness, savoury detail and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vibrant red fruits leading into citrus and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough fruit weight to give the palate presence, but the finish remains \u003cstrong\u003edry, crisp and refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly what serious modern Australian Rosé should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is an exceptional score for Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé is a category where many wines are deliberately made for uncomplicated immediate drinking. To receive \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e puts the 2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé into a very different conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine with enough detail, balance and personality to be taken seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the show judges agreed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Medhurst 2025 Estate Rosé received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt finished ahead of a strong field of Yarra Valley Rosés to take the class trophy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday + Trophy + Gold Medal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wine at \u003cstrong\u003e$37\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's a formidable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Medhurst Estate – Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst is located on the \u003cstrong\u003ewestern side of the Warramate Ranges at Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the great pockets of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate was established by \u003cstrong\u003eRoss and Robyn Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vineyard planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vines sit between approximately \u003cstrong\u003e130 and 220 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the individual blocks selected according to aspect, soil and suitability for each grape variety. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also exceptional wine country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst sits in the same broader Gruyere neighbourhood that has produced some of the Yarra Valley's most famous wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Excellent 2025 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes \u003cstrong\u003e2025 as an exceptionally promising vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was very dry, with an unusually warm and dry start to spring causing the earliest budburst the estate had experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly flowering was followed by excellent growing conditions, and Medhurst reports that careful canopy management helped produce a perfectly ripe crop. Most importantly, the winery says the resulting fruit was \u003cstrong\u003esome of the best it had seen\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent quality across the varieties. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early reviews of the estate's 2025 wines back that up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis looks like a vintage to follow closely at Medhurst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedhurst Is a Producer to Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Medhurst isn't already on your Yarra Valley radar, it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is producing an increasingly impressive collection of wines across \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet and Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e, with both regional and estate bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst describes its Estate range as the \u003cstrong\u003epure expression of its site and season\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting above its regional Yarra Valley range and below the limited-production Reserve wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the quality across the new releases is seriously impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Rosé's \u003cstrong\u003e96-point Halliday score and Yarra Valley Wine Show Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e are another indication of just how well this estate is performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of Rosé that works brilliantly at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared tuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediterranean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai-style seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr just put it in an ice bucket and drink it on a warm afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's sophisticated enough for serious food but delicious enough that it doesn't require an occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé like this is all about capturing the freshness and energy of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd particularly enjoy it over the next two years while the red fruit, florals and citrus characters are at their brightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around \u003cstrong\u003e8–10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e—cold enough to be refreshing, but not so cold that you lose all the perfume and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the smartest Rosé buys in the Yarra Valley right now\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Rosé, Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of only $37\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from Medhurst's estate at Gruyere, where the vineyard was established in 2000 on the western side of the Warramate Ranges. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut forget the awards for a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real appeal is the style: \u003cstrong\u003efresh red berries, florals, citrus, savoury detail, texture and a beautifully dry finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Rosé you can drink by the pool—but it's also Rosé you can confidently put on the dinner table next to serious food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt $37, with 96 Halliday points and a major regional trophy behind it, the 2025 Medhurst Estate Rosé seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418679800110,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/bd47c0e2-bdf5-4ec3-93b4-3ca335a1388b.png?v=1786585922"},{"product_id":"yarra-yering-dry-white-no2-2024","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Dry White No. 2 | 96+ Point Rhône White Blend","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96+ POINTS | FOUR RHÔNE VARIETIES | ONE EXTRAORDINARY YARRA YERING WHITE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Australia's Most Fascinating White Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis extraordinary wine combines Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier into a beautifully textured, aromatic and incredibly complex white\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 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 $70 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget Sauvignon Blanc. Forget Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to drink something genuinely different, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Dry White Wine No. 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most exciting white wines in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the great white blends of France's Rhône Valley, this extraordinary wine combines \u003cstrong\u003eMarsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e into a beautifully textured, aromatic and incredibly complex white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 is an outstanding release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from both The Real Review and The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e, puts it firmly among Australia's elite alternative white blends. \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\u003eThis is wonderfully complex from the moment it hits the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNashi pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneysuckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJasmine and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOyster shell and brine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite pepper and exotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle creamy notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalky minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is where this wine really comes alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful fruit weight and texture, but also tremendous energy. Fresh pear and crunchy green apple run through the centre while a fine chalkiness provides grip and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003erich without being heavy, textured without becoming broad, and incredibly fresh despite its concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes the wine as textural and lightly tannic, with ceramic-egg maturation contributing chalkiness and grip to the long, bright palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Stuart Knox, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson's 95-point assessment is particularly enthusiastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a serious white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rhône-Inspired Yarra Valley Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 blend is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e46% Marsanne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% Roussanne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16% Grenache Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8% Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fascinating combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarsanne\u003c\/strong\u003e provides body, texture and pear-like fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoussanne\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes perfume, richness, herbs and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrenache Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e adds freshness, citrus and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViognier\u003c\/strong\u003e lifts the aromatics with flowers and stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they produce something completely different from conventional Australian white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of those wines where you keep finding something new every time you return to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFascinating Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is just as interesting as the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach grape variety is \u003cstrong\u003eharvested separately at optimum ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the fruit hand-picked, chilled overnight and then whole-bunch pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclarified juice is gravity-fed into \u003cstrong\u003eseasoned French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, while portions of the Marsanne and Roussanne are fermented and matured in \u003cstrong\u003eceramic eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual components then remain undisturbed for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e before blending and bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic eggs are particularly interesting because they contribute texture without introducing oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's part of what gives Dry White No. 2 its distinctive combination of \u003cstrong\u003efruit weight, chalkiness, grip and freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Doing What Yarra Yering Does Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I love about this wine is that it demonstrates why \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e remains such an important Australian estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't simply make Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz because those are the varieties people expect from the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey make wines with identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry White Wine No. 2 takes varieties more commonly associated with the Rhône and gives them an unmistakably Yarra Valley interpretation—fresh, detailed, beautifully structured and completely distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Yarra Yering's overall standing has never been stronger: the estate was ranked \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review's Best Australian Winery for 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled kingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoroccan-spiced chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumpkin and sage ravioli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of texture, perfume and savoury spice makes it far more versatile at the table than many conventional aromatic whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot to enjoy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white flowers, pear, stone fruit and spice are beautifully expressive, while the palate already has terrific texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the combination of fruit concentration, phenolic grip and acidity suggests this should become increasingly complex with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2032+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily buy enough to drink some young and watch the rest develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine serious wine lovers should be exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Dry White Wine No. 2\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't another Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. It's a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e46% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne, 16% Grenache Blanc and 8% Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e, fermented and matured using seasoned French oak and ceramic eggs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd look at the reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $70\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003efloral, spicy, mineral, textural and incredibly complex\u003c\/strong\u003e, with enough richness to satisfy Chardonnay drinkers but enough freshness and savoury tension to keep you coming back for another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've never had Yarra Yering Dry White No. 2 before, the 2024 is the vintage to discover it. This is one of the most interesting white wines being made in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 96+ Halliday + 95 Wine Front + 95 Real Review. 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Pithy citrus, acidity and gentle phenolic grip provide tension, while integrated French oak adds structure and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003epowerful yet taut, creamy yet mineral, complex yet incredibly precise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's current release information confirms both scores, alongside further recognition for the 2024 Crécy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson's \u003cstrong\u003e95-point Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e review highlighted nectarine, brine, wax, honeyed cream, herbs and preserved lemon, but particularly praised the wine's control, confidence and ability to age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just a Chardonnay for drinking immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Chardonnay worth putting in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Crécy Block – A Study in Chardonnay Clones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply replicating Yarra Yering's flagship Chardonnay, \u003cstrong\u003eCrécy is a study of different Chardonnay clones growing within one block\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 blend is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Old Vine Yarra Yering Clone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Clone 548\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% Clone 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the Crécy block there are \u003cstrong\u003eseven individual clone\/rootstock combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e a remarkable palette of Chardonnay material to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old-vine material connects the wine to Yarra Yering's history, while clones 548 and 95 bring their own expression of fruit, structure and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes Crécy far more than simply a second Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is its own expression of the Yarra Yering vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Chardonnay Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is every bit as impressive as the vineyard story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChilled overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel fermented in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then remained untouched on full yeast lees for \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by another \u003cstrong\u003efour months in tank on primary lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extended lees contact builds weight, texture and complexity, while the cool-vintage acidity and citrus character keep everything beautifully focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an excellent example of modern Australian Chardonnay: \u003cstrong\u003etexture without heaviness and oak without losing fruit purity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Australian estates carry the history of \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was established in 1969, and Chardonnay was among its original plantings. Today, winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to explore what this remarkable site can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was challenging early, including Yarra Yering's wettest January in more than 55 years, but warm and dry conditions followed through February and March. Slow, patient picking ultimately delivered fruit with concentration, freshness and excellent natural acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrécy is particularly exciting because it shows that Yarra Yering is still evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than half a century after the vineyard was established, the estate continues to explore new blocks, clones and expressions of its extraordinary site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\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\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté and other aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves a good Chardonnay or Burgundy glass and doesn't need to be served too cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where I think this wine becomes even more exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Crécy is already beautifully balanced, but both the winery and critics see considerable development ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering recommends cellaring for \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight years under suitable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, while The Wine Front specifically notes that the wine is built to age and will benefit from additional bottle time. \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\u003eIf opening it young, give it some air and don't serve it refrigerator-cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could become a \u003cstrong\u003eseriously important Chardonnay in the Yarra Yering range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have one of Australia's great estates taking a specific block and exploring the interaction between its traditional old-vine Chardonnay material and modern clones \u003cstrong\u003e548 and 95\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then Sarah Crowe gives it serious winemaking treatment: whole-bunch pressing, barrel fermentation, \u003cstrong\u003e40% new French oak, full malolactic fermentation and extended lees maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics have responded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly love is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003enectarine, preserved lemon, minerality, brine and creamy lees texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's richness, but also serious tension and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Crécy Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you an exciting new expression from one of Australia's most celebrated wineries without moving into the considerably higher price territory of its top Chardonnay releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love serious Yarra Valley Chardonnay—or premium white Burgundy—this is absolutely one to buy, drink and put a few bottles away in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e96 Halliday + 95 Wine Front + Yarra Yering. 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It's sophisticated enough for serious Pinot collectors but approachable enough to open tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've always wanted to explore Yarra Yering Pinot Noir but haven't wanted to spend $140+ on the flagship wine, Waterloo is an outstanding place to start.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e96 Halliday + 94 Wine Front + Yarra Yering. 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This isn't Pinot made simply for immediate prettiness. It has perfume and silkiness, but underneath sits genuine concentration, structure and the ability to evolve beautifully in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion awarded it an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review gave it 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine was also awarded a \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, we're talking about one of the elite Pinot Noirs of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully complex Pinot Noir showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark cherry and raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest floor and sous bois\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquorice and aniseed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle smoky oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, persistent tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume is gorgeous, but there's real substance underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, intense and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dark cherry and raspberry fruit flowing through a fine but persistent tannin framework. Floral characters and subtle forest-floor complexity provide another dimension, while the finish is long, controlled and remarkably elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich highlighted its dark cherry, raspberry, rose and sous-bois characters, describing a wine of persistence, structure and intensity that will reward patience. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\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\u003e94+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Real Review's assessment noted the wine's youthful colour, floral and undergrowth complexity, concentration, focus and serious structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 has also collected an impressive series of show results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a seriously decorated Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeticulous Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir demands precision, and Yarra Yering takes an extremely careful approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked and chilled overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e, then put through a second sorting before destemming into Yarra Yering's small fermenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerments are gently \u003cstrong\u003ehand-plunged twice daily\u003c\/strong\u003e, deliberately avoiding excessive extraction and helping preserve the wine's perfume, purity and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing, the wine spends approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in French oak, with 30% new barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat restrained approach to extraction and oak is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim isn't to manufacture power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's to allow the fruit, vineyard and vintage to speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering occupies a special place in Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by \u003cstrong\u003eDr Bailey Carrodus\u003c\/strong\u003e, who planted the vineyard in \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, it played a pivotal role in the revival of the modern Yarra Valley wine industry. Today, under winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate continues to produce some of Australia's most celebrated wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its reputation has arguably never been stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2026, Yarra Yering was named The Real Review's Best Australian Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e, after the publication assessed more than 10,000 wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir sits beautifully within that extraordinary portfolio.\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 with cherry sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle and mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft washed-rind cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor something special, try it with \u003cstrong\u003educk and wild mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's review makes it clear that the wine is still youthful and structured, with patience expected to be rewarded. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front lists a drinking window beginning in \u003cstrong\u003e2027 and extending to 2033+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily cellar this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2027–2038+\u003c\/strong\u003e, or give it a generous decant if opening a bottle young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply another premium Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering Pinot Noir in one of its strongest recent releases\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e96 from The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e, serious show success and the pedigree of an estate now ranked \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Review's No. 1 Australian Winery for 2026\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\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eperfumed but powerful, silky but structured, elegant yet remarkably intense\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dark cherry and raspberry fruit is wrapped in roses, violets, forest-floor complexity and beautifully fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Pinot Noir that demands a good glass and a little time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $143\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e sits firmly in Australia's premium Pinot category—and it has the quality and pedigree to justify it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you collect Australia's greatest Pinot Noirs from producers such as By Farr, Bass Phillip, Bindi and Giaconda, Yarra Yering deserves to be in that conversation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e97 Halliday + 96 Real Review + Yarra Yering. For serious lovers of Australian Pinot Noir, the 2023 is a bottle that belongs in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarra Yering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418799010094,"sku":null,"price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024YarraYeringWaterlooPinotNoir.webp?v=1786427172"},{"product_id":"yarra-yering-light-dry-red-2024","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red | 96 Point Yarra Valley Red","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 POINTS | PINOT NOIR MEETS SHIRAZ | PURE YARRA YERING MAGIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Meets Shiraz – And It Works Brilliantly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA red that's dangerously drinkable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ 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 $85 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most fascinating wines in the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two varieties that you rarely see together today—\u003cstrong\u003e60% Pinot Noir and 40% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e—to create a wine that's fragrant, silky, spicy and incredibly seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's lighter on its feet than conventional Shiraz but has considerably more structure and savoury complexity than you'd expect from Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red that's almost dangerously drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e94+ points from Campbell Mattinson at The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2024 is an outstanding release. Yarra Yering confirms the blend as 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Shiraz, with 13.5% alcohol. \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 wonderfully aromatic wine bursting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry and raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry and blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed violets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle smoky complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume is gorgeous—\u003cstrong\u003eviolets and mixed summer berries\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately leap from the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's light and energetic but surprisingly plush through the middle, with Pinot Noir providing perfume, silkiness and spice while cool-climate Shiraz adds structure and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA subtle smoky grip from the use of stalks adds another layer of complexity through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine built around \u003cstrong\u003efragrance, texture and sheer drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front also gives the 2024 a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2034+\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting that while Light Dry Red is wonderfully approachable, there is plenty of potential for development in the cellar. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e60% Pinot Noir + 40% Shiraz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual blend is what makes the wine so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir provides fragrance, red fruits, silkiness and delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiraz adds darker fruit, pepper, savoury character and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut them together and you get a wine that sits somewhere between great Yarra Valley Pinot and elegant cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is a historical precedent for the combination. Pinot Noir and Shiraz blends were once part of the Australian wine landscape, making Yarra Yering's interpretation feel simultaneously traditional and wonderfully unconventional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFascinating Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two varieties aren't simply thrown into a fermenter together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're handled differently to accentuate their individual personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir is whole-berry fermented in small 600kg fermenters and gently hand-plunged\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShiraz undergoes 100% whole-bunch fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, remaining untouched for 10 days before being destemmed to complete fermentation as whole berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe components then spend \u003cstrong\u003enine months in used French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e in Yarra Yering's underground cellar before blending and bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's thoughtful winemaking designed to maximise perfume and texture rather than extraction or oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew wineries occupy a more important place in the history of the modern Yarra Valley than \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wines have become benchmarks for the region, and the estate's range includes some of Australia's most collectible reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Dry Red shows a different side of Yarra Yering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than the power and longevity of Dry Red Wine No.1 or the intensity of Dry Red Wine No.2, this is about \u003cstrong\u003eimmediate fragrance, silkiness and pleasure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet it still carries the precision and attention to detail expected from this extraordinary estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an incredibly versatile food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled salmon\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\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because of its lighter body and vibrant fruit, don't be afraid to serve it \u003cstrong\u003eslightly chilled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e14–16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e would be fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering specifically describes Light Dry Red as an \u003cstrong\u003eearly-drinking style\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to be fragrant and delicious in its youth, while still capable of evolving with suitable cellaring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2026–2034+.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonally, I'd struggle to leave this alone for very long. The combination of perfume, freshness and silky fruit is exactly what makes it so appealing right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those wines that reminds you that \u003cstrong\u003egreat wine doesn't have to be big or powerful\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about perfume, texture and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the \u003cstrong\u003esilk, red fruit and exotic fragrance of Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with the \u003cstrong\u003epepper, spice and structure of cool-climate Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e. The whole-bunch component adds another savoury dimension, while used French oak ensures the fruit remains centre stage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at the reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $85\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a brilliant example of why Yarra Yering remains one of Australia's great estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're a Pinot Noir drinker who wants something with a little more structure—or a Shiraz drinker looking for something more perfumed, silky and elegant—the 2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red could be the perfect wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e96 Points. Yarra Yering. Pinot Noir + Shiraz. 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Liquorice and spice add complexity, while the Portuguese varieties provide floral lift, savoury depth and beautifully energetic acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, fragrant, spicy and incredibly detailed\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing long, fresh and precise. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the show results are equally impressive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 Trophy – Best Other Red Blend, 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥇 Gold Medal – 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥈 Silver Medal – 2025 Royal Queensland Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Red No. 3 has become one of the benchmark alternative-variety reds in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSix Portuguese Varieties. One Extraordinary Wine.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Dry Red Wine No. 3\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e46% Touriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23% Tinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15% Tinta Roriz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7% Tinta Amarela\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% Alvarelhão\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4% Sousão\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variety brings something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e forms the backbone, delivering dark fruit, floral perfume, structure and liquorice spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e brings fragrant blue fruits and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinta Roriz\u003c\/strong\u003e adds savoury depth, while \u003cstrong\u003eTinta Amarela\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes floral and bay-leaf characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlvarelhão\u003c\/strong\u003e brings finesse, while \u003cstrong\u003eSousão\u003c\/strong\u003e provides acidity and additional drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they create a wine unlike almost anything else produced in Australia. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bailey Carrodus Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Red Wine No. 3 is part of the remarkable legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eDr Bailey Carrodus\u003c\/strong\u003e, who established Yarra Yering in \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e and became one of the pivotal figures in the rebirth of the modern Yarra Valley wine industry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis decision to plant Portuguese varieties was remarkably adventurous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese varieties were originally associated with fortified wine production, but Dry Red Wine No. 3 ultimately demonstrated just how exciting they could be as a dry table wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, under winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, No. 3 has become one of the most distinctive wines in the entire Yarra Yering portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Proven Australian Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply an interesting alternative-variety blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Red Wine No. 3 has become one of Australia's benchmark reds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion named the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Dry Red Wine No. 3 its top Other Red \u0026amp; Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, awarding it \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e and noting the wine's combination of red and black fruits, wildflowers, dried herbs and fine tannin structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 followed with another \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 2024 continues the remarkable run of form. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine with a serious track record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChorizo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese-style pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine's combination of fragrant fruit, spice, acidity and savoury tannin makes it an exceptional food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is enormous appeal in drinking this young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral aromatics, vibrant berries and spice are captivating right now, but the wine's fine tannins and natural acidity also give it excellent cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2038+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd drink one now and put several bottles away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what makes \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e such an extraordinary producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't simply make great Cabernet and Shiraz. They make wines with genuine identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Dry Red Wine No. 3\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003esix Portuguese grape varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e into a wine that's incredibly aromatic, complex and completely distinctive. Touriga Nacional brings perfume and power; Tinta Cão adds blue-fruited energy; Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela deliver savoury spice; and Alvarelhão and Sousão bring finesse and freshness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen consider the pedigree:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy – Best Other Red Blend, Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $68\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 3\u003c\/strong\u003e represents exceptional buying from one of Australia's great estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've never tried Dry Red No. 3 before, buy this. It's one of those wines that shows just how exciting Australian red wine can be when someone decides not to follow the rules.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003eTrophy + Gold Medal + 95 Points. If you've never experienced Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 3, the outstanding 2024 is the perfect vintage to discover it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarra Yering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418800845102,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024YarraYeringLightDryRed.webp?v=1786427406"},{"product_id":"yarra-yering-new-territories-shiraz-touriga-2023","title":"2023 Yarra Yering New Territories Shiraz Touriga | 96 Point Yarra Valley Red","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 DOUBLE TROPHY WINNING YARRA YERING BLEND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Yarra Yering's Most Exciting Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophies at both the 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Awards and 2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Ray Jordan | 95 points - Halliday Wine Companion | 95 points - The R Review \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 $68 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e with the rule book thrown out the window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 New Territories\u003c\/strong\u003e takes cool-climate Yarra Valley Shiraz and blends it with two of Portugal's great varieties, \u003cstrong\u003eTouriga Nacional and Tinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating one of the most distinctive reds in the Yarra Yering portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's floral, spicy, juicy and beautifully savoury, with the elegance and precision you'd expect from Yarra Yering but a personality completely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 is a seriously successful release\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt received \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e and collected trophies at both the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Royal Queensland Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus gold medals at those shows and the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 National Wine Show of Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $68\u003c\/strong\u003e, there is a huge amount of wine here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully aromatic red bursting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry and black cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulberry and blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed violets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAniseed and liquorice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine savoury oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, vibrant and incredibly energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful juicy fruit through the centre, but this isn't simply about fruit. 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Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – 2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Ray Jordan, Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Aaron Brasher, The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an extraordinary collection of results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShiraz Meets Portugal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is one of the things that makes New Territories so fascinating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Touriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Tinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the core of juicy fruit and exotic floral fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Portugal's great varieties, naturally brings firm tannins, spice and structural drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes lifted violet aromatics, juicy mulberry fruit and aniseed spice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut them together and you get something that feels unmistakably Yarra Valley yet unlike conventional Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the point of \u003cstrong\u003eNew Territories\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew wineries are more important to the modern history of the Yarra Valley than \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was established by \u003cstrong\u003eDr Bailey Carrodus in 1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the estate went on to produce some of Australia's most celebrated wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the wines are made under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the 2023 vintage marked her tenth vintage at Yarra Yering. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Territories shows another side of this legendary estate—experimental enough to be exciting, but with the precision and attention to detail you'd expect from Yarra Yering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChorizo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese-style pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-fired meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of juicy fruit, savoury spice and structured tannins makes this an incredibly versatile food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enormous pleasure here now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume, vibrant fruit and spice make the wine immediately attractive, but those serious fine-grained tannins give it the structure to develop beautifully in bottle. Halliday's assessment specifically notes its ability to age gracefully. \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\u003eI'd happily drink a bottle now and put several more away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be one of the most underrated wines in the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about what you're getting for \u003cstrong\u003e$68\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine from one of Australia's great estates. \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday. Two major show trophies. Three gold medals.\u003c\/strong\u003e And a genuinely fascinating blend of \u003cstrong\u003eShiraz, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Cão\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the most important thing is how interesting it is to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003efloral, spicy, juicy, savoury and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's enough familiar Shiraz character to make it immediately appealing, while the Portuguese varieties add an exotic dimension of violets, mulberry, aniseed and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when a \u003cstrong\u003e$68 New Territories can beat Yarra Yering's own Dry Red No. 3 to a trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, you know you're dealing with something special. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor anyone who loves Yarra Yering, cool-climate Shiraz or simply discovering something genuinely different, the 2023 New Territories is an absolute must-buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e95 Halliday + 96 Ray Jordan + Yarra Yering. 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Just $45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $45, that's a seriously compelling bottle of Yarra Valley Chardonnay\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 $45 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for one of the smartest Chardonnay buys in the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, put \u003cstrong\u003eWarramate\u003c\/strong\u003e firmly on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Warramate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together a historic Yarra Valley vineyard, mature vines and the winemaking talents of \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the celebrated winemaker behind neighbouring \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarramate was established in \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e at Gruyere and was purchased in 2011 by the partnership that owns adjoining Yarra Yering. Importantly, Warramate remains a separate label using its own established vineyards, with Sarah Crowe listed as winemaker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the score:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's a seriously compelling bottle of Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully refined cool-climate Chardonnay showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach and nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon and grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle struck-match complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted hazelnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is all about \u003cstrong\u003epurity, texture and freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's lovely concentration through the centre, but nothing feels heavy. Citrus and stone fruit are carried by bright acidity, with subtle oak and savoury complexity adding another dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long, clean and beautifully composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is modern Yarra Valley Chardonnay at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Warramate Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e has received an outstanding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant when you consider just how competitive Australian Chardonnay has become. Halliday describes Chardonnay as one of the strongest categories in Australian wine, with the \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley particularly strong\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here you have a 95-point example for just \u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Historic Yarra Valley Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarramate isn't simply another Yarra Valley label buying fruit from wherever it can find it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was established in \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e and today covers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.6 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Halliday highlighting its long-established site and mature vines. 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The Warramate vineyards and label remain separate, but the winemaking is in the hands of \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Australia's most celebrated winemakers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Warramate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting a historic Yarra Valley vineyard, the winemaking expertise behind Yarra Yering and a \u003cstrong\u003e93-point review from The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e—all for \u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Wine Front lists the 2025 at 13% alcohol with a drinking window through 2031+. \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 an elegant, perfumed Yarra Valley Pinot Noir showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry and cranberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild strawberry and raspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals and subtle florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, silky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Pinot Noir about \u003cstrong\u003efinesse rather than weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is bright and energetic, with red berries and florals leading into savoury spice and subtle earthy complexity. Fine tannins provide shape and texture while fresh acidity keeps everything vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's elegant, beautifully balanced and incredibly easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e93 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Warramate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e was reviewed by \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson for The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e in July 2026, with the wine listed at \u003cstrong\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e and a recommended drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2031+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Pinot Noir with an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of only $45\u003c\/strong\u003e, there's serious pedigree here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Historic Yarra Valley Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarramate isn't a newly established label built around purchased fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was established in \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e and today covers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.6 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e. Halliday Wine Companion notes the site's mature vines and lists \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e among its specialities. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts location is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarramate sits in the historic \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e pocket of the Yarra Valley, with \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering adjoining the property\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nearby are some of the names that helped establish the modern reputation of the Yarra Valley, including Yeringberg and Mount Mary. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious wine country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade by Sarah Crowe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the value proposition becomes even more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe is the winemaker at Warramate.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe's also the winemaker responsible for the extraordinary modern era at \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Australia's most prestigious wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Warramate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e was likewise made by Crowe, confirming the connection between the Warramate vineyard and the Yarra Yering winemaking team. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Pinot lovers, that makes Warramate a very smart place to look for value.\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\u003eChargrilled salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck rillettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's elegant enough for a serious dinner but approachable enough to open whenever you simply feel like drinking a great bottle of Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of vibrant fruit and perfume to enjoy immediately, but the structure should allow it to develop nicely over the medium term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front gives a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2031+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it young for its freshness and aromatic lift or put a few bottles away to allow the savoury complexity to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another reason \u003cstrong\u003eWarramate deserves far more attention\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have a vineyard established in \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting alongside \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a wine made by \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e—yet the RRP is only \u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – The Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Warramate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't trying to overwhelm you with extraction or oak. It's about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, red fruit, freshness, fine tannins and effortless Yarra Valley elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's an extremely compelling package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love Yarra Valley Pinot Noir and want to find wines that deliver serious pedigree without the $80–$100 price tag, Warramate should absolutely be on your radar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e93 Points from The Wine Front and outstanding Yarra Valley pedigree — the 2025 Warramate Pinot Noir is a brilliant choice for Pinot lovers looking for quality without the premium price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warramate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52419042148654,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024WarramatePinotNoir_fb4b2534-41c8-4da9-acfe-c8d221a21464.webp?v=1786429267"},{"product_id":"warramate-syrah-2024","title":"2024 Warramate Syrah | 95 Point Yarra Valley Shiraz","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 95 POINTS HALLIDAY | MADE BY THE TEAM BEHIND YARRA YERING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by One of Australia's Greatest Winemakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story behind the bottle makes the price look even more impressive.\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 $45 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those wines where the story behind the bottle makes the price look even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarramate sits alongside Yarra Yering in Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, in one of the Yarra Valley's most distinguished viticultural neighbourhoods. Established in 1970, the vineyard has mature vines and has been under the same ownership as Yarra Yering since 2011, while remaining a separate label. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, the wines are made by \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the celebrated winemaker behind Yarra Yering and a former \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Winemaker of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when you see a \u003cstrong\u003e95-point Yarra Valley Syrah for $45\u003c\/strong\u003e carrying this pedigree, you should pay attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully aromatic, cool-climate Syrah showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry and blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack cherry and red plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive and savoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle earthiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, beautifully structured tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't about massive fruit or alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, spice, savoury complexity and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied and energetic, the fruit has excellent depth while retaining that wonderful Yarra Valley freshness. Fine tannins give the wine structure without heaviness, while pepper, herbs and savoury complexity linger across a long, beautifully composed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Warramate Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e received an outstanding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's particularly impressive considering the \u003cstrong\u003eRRP is only $45\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday has long highlighted Syrah as one of Warramate's strengths, noting that the variety provides further evidence of just how well suited it is to the Yarra Valley. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Vineyard with Serious Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarramate was established in \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e and occupies a superb site at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts neighbours tell you almost everything you need to know about the quality of this part of the valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarramate shares its immediate viticultural neighbourhood with \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the historic vineyards of Yeringberg and Mount Mary are also part of this remarkable pocket of the Yarra. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard itself is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.6 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some vines now around half a century old. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of mature vines, exceptional location and Sarah Crowe's winemaking makes Warramate one of the Yarra Valley's most interesting under-the-radar producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sarah Crowe Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably the biggest selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe is the winemaker for both Yarra Yering and Warramate.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was named \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year in 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e, and her work at Yarra Yering has established her among Australia's most respected winemakers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means Warramate gives you an opportunity to experience wines from the same winemaking talent at a dramatically more accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one 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The finish is long, mineral and wonderfully refreshing. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95 Points \u0026amp; Halliday Top 100\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a good-value sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has established a serious critical pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Top 100 Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday highlighted the wine's focus, intensity, bright fruit and terrific length, ultimately calling it arguably the best-value Australian sparkling among the wines reviewed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's extraordinary praise for a sparkling wine around the \u003cstrong\u003e$50 mark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade the Traditional Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a simple sparkling rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominique Portet produces it using the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e—the same fundamental process used to produce Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current release is made from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is hand-picked before secondary fermentation takes place in bottle. The wine then spends a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of 24 months resting on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in Dominique Portet's cool cellars, building texture and complexity before disgorgement. Dosage is kept to just \u003cstrong\u003e5g\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining freshness and precision. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extended lees ageing explains the beautiful combination of fresh berries, citrus and florals with subtle pastry and brioche complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUpper Yarra Valley Fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eUpper Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, where altitude and cool nights allow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to ripen slowly while retaining excellent natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current Brut Rosé comes from vines grown at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e250 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the cool conditions helping preserve the freshness and finesse essential for premium sparkling wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven more interesting is the use of \u003cstrong\u003ereserve wine\u003c\/strong\u003e. The current NV blend is anchored by the 2023 vintage but incorporates \u003cstrong\u003e15% reserve wines reaching back to 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another layer of maturity and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh strawberries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr simply open it as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of bottle that disappears remarkably quickly once it's opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of Australian sparkling wines around $50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few deliver this level of sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDominique Portet Brut Rosé NV\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003eUpper Yarra fruit, traditional-method production, extended lees ageing and reserve wines going back a decade\u003c\/strong\u003e, all wrapped into a beautifully elegant and incredibly drinkable sparkling rosé. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you have the critical pedigree: \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion and a place in Halliday's Top 100\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Halliday describing it as arguably the best-value Australian sparkling among its peers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $49\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exceptional buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love Champagne but don't always want to pay Champagne prices, this is exactly the sort of Australian sparkling you should be drinking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a party, celebration or simply a bottle to have permanently chilled in the fridge, \u003cstrong\u003eDominique Portet Brut Rosé NV is one to buy by the six-pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you love Champagne but want to discover just how good Australian sparkling has become, start here. 95 Halliday and extraordinary value for traditional-method sparkling of this quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dominique Portet","offers":[{"title":"Default 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bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery now and then you find a wine that makes you wonder how it can possibly sell for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom one of the Yarra Valley's benchmark producers of Bordeaux varieties, this is a beautifully perfumed, medium-bodied and silky Cabernet blend that delivers serious sophistication without the serious price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e at this price is only the beginning of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is sourced from Dominique Portet's \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere and Coldstream vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, two sites particularly well suited to Cabernet-family varieties. \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 wonderfully aromatic wine showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackcurrant and cassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and black berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine savoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's lovely concentration, but this isn't a big, heavy Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, it's \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, fresh and beautifully energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Cabernet providing structure, Merlot bringing softness, Malbec adding energy and Cabernet Franc contributing aromatic freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannins are silky and refined, carrying the fruit through a long, vibrant finish. \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\u003eHalliday reviewer \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Rich\u003c\/strong\u003e rated the 2024 Fontaine \u003cstrong\u003e95 points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost tellingly, he regarded it as \u003cstrong\u003eone of the Yarra Valley's best buys\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $33\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's very easy to understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than Just Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important detail for your Shopify listing: Dominique Portet actually labels the wine \u003cstrong\u003eFontaine Cabernets\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than simply Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 blend is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6% Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a clever blend. Cabernet Sauvignon provides the backbone and blackcurrant character, Merlot rounds out the palate, Malbec adds colour and energy, while Cabernet Franc contributes fragrance and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for a year in French oak, with the Halliday review noting \u003cstrong\u003e15% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrophy-Winning Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another excellent selling point here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Fontaine Cabernets won Best Red Wine in Show 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\u003eSo you're looking at a wine carrying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Red Wine in Show – 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wine with an RRP of just \u003cstrong\u003e$33\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2024 Yarra Valley Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season started cool and progressed through a mild, even summer. This allowed the Cabernet varieties to ripen gradually, developing bright aromatics, natural freshness and fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat slow ripening is evident in the finished wine: there's plenty of flavour, but also excellent freshness and definition. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteak frites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef burgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's polished enough for a serious dinner but approachable enough to become a brilliant midweek red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is deliberately made to be enjoyable young rather than requiring years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now for its vibrant blackcurrant fruit and floral perfume, or cellar comfortably through \u003cstrong\u003e2030–2032\u003c\/strong\u003e as the fruit develops more savoury complexity. Halliday's review gives a drinking horizon to 2032. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the best-value Cabernet blends in the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have a highly respected producer, excellent vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eColdstream and Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e, classic Bordeaux varieties, thoughtful French oak maturation and a wine that has already received \u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e and won \u003cstrong\u003eBest Red Wine in Show 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\u003eBut what makes it particularly compelling is the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not big. It's not overripe. It's not buried under oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003eperfumed, juicy, silky and beautifully fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e, with blackcurrant, violets and cedar wrapped around fine Cabernet tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $33\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets\u003c\/strong\u003e seriously over-delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're looking for a sophisticated Yarra Valley red that drinks like a considerably more expensive wine, this is one to buy by the dozen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dominique Portet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52419372810542,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024DominiquePortetFontaineCabernets.webp?v=1786429900"},{"product_id":"dominique-portet-reserve-de-famille-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"2021 Dominique Portet Réserve de Famille | 97 Point Yarra Valley Cabernet","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 Halliday | 96 Wine Front | Dominique Portet's Flagship Cabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux Pedigree Meets the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a seriously impressive Cabernet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$80 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBordeaux Pedigree Meets the Yarra Valley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seriously impressive Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Dominique Portet Réserve de Famille\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together generations of Bordeaux winemaking heritage with one of Australia's greatest regions for cool-climate Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominique Portet comes from a remarkable French winemaking lineage, and today his son \u003cstrong\u003eBen Portet\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tenth-generation winemaker, heads the family's Yarra Valley operation. The estate was established in Coldstream in 2000 and has become particularly respected for elegant, restrained wines that reflect both its French heritage and Yarra Valley terroir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRéserve de Famille\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the top end of that story. The 2021 was a new flagship cuvée and immediately announced itself with \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e. \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 sophisticated Cabernet blend showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCassis and blackcurrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry and mulberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphite and pencil shavings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar and fine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet tobacco and subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, persistent tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a huge, heavy Australian Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, refined and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with concentrated fruit wrapped around incredibly fine tannins. The graphite and floral characters give it a distinctly Bordeaux-like personality, while the purity of fruit and freshness unmistakably speak of the Yarra Valley. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The R Review\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Flagship Cabernet Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important point for the Shopify listing: despite sometimes being referred to simply as Cabernet Sauvignon, the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Réserve de Famille is actually a Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux blend\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11% Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes entirely from the Portet family's \u003cstrong\u003eColdstream estate vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the soils particularly suited to Cabernet and other Bordeaux varieties. Each parcel was hand-picked and carefully sorted before being fermented separately in large oak vats. The finished blend matured for \u003cstrong\u003e14 months in French oak, 35% new\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach is all about restraint. The oak supports rather than dominates, allowing perfume, fruit purity and fine tannin structure to remain at the centre of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Outstanding 2021 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Yarra Valley vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e was particularly well suited to Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing season was cool and even, without significant heat spikes, while well-timed rainfall and a long ripening period allowed Cabernet to develop flavour slowly while maintaining freshness. Dominique Portet describes it as an idyllic season for producing refined, ageworthy Cabernet blends. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you find here—concentration without heaviness and structure without hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-aged rib-eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is absolutely a wine for the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of concentrated Cabernet fruit, vibrant acidity and exceptionally fine tannins should allow the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Réserve de Famille\u003c\/strong\u003e to develop beautifully over the next \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now with a good decant or cellar through 2037+.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Wine Front lists a drinking window extending to \u003cstrong\u003e2037+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Australian Cabernet that deserves far more attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have a family with \u003cstrong\u003eten generations of winemaking history\u003c\/strong\u003e, deep Bordeaux roots, an estate vineyard in one of Australia's great Cabernet regions and an exceptional cool 2021 vintage. Then you have the reviews: \u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday, 96 Wine Front and 96 The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, the wine delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not trying to overwhelm you with fruit or oak. It's \u003cstrong\u003eperfumed, medium-bodied, beautifully structured and incredibly sophisticated\u003c\/strong\u003e, with cassis, violets, graphite and fine tannins giving it that wonderful Bordeaux-like feel while retaining the freshness and purity of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$80\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Dominique Portet Réserve de Famille\u003c\/strong\u003e is outstanding buying for a flagship Australian Cabernet blend of this calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love Mount Mary Quintet, Yarra Yering Dry Red No.1 or great Left Bank Bordeaux, this is a wine you should absolutely have in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 97 Halliday. 96 Wine Front. An exceptional 2021 vintage and the first release of Dominique Portet's flagship red. This is one for the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dominique Portet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52419464659246,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021DominiquePortetReservedeFamilleCabernetMerlotMalbec.webp?v=1786430059"},{"product_id":"the-wanderer-upper-valley-valley-pinot-noir-2025","title":"2025 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Pinot Noir | 97 Point Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 HALLIDAY | ONE OF THE UPPER YARRA'S MOST EXCITING PINOT NOIRS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is One of the Upper Yarra's Pinot Noir Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone of the most compelling premium Pinot Noir releases coming out of the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYellingbo, Upper Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $62 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow this is exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e has just received a spectacular \u003cstrong\u003e97 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding to the \u003cstrong\u003e94 points from Campbell Mattinson at The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at an RRP of just \u003cstrong\u003e$62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this has immediately become one of the most compelling premium Pinot Noir releases coming out of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer is the personal project of \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, the winemaker behind his family's celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eGembrook Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard. His philosophy is centred around low-yielding vineyards and minimal-intervention winemaking, with the aim of preserving the natural character of each site. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 comes from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard at Yellingbo in the Upper Yarra\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted to MV6 Pinot Noir on free-draining volcanic red soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it is seriously good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed and black cherries. Roses. Sweet spice. Autumn leaves. Smoky minerality. Fine tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Pinot Noir with perfume and finesse, but the 2025 vintage has given it an extra level of depth and generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday points. $62 RRP. That's a combination that's going to get people's attention.\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 puts the 2025 The Wanderer firmly into elite Australian Pinot Noir territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA score of \u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e is significant for any Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$62\u003c\/strong\u003e, it becomes even more compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a $120, $150 or $200 flagship Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a small-production, single-vineyard Upper Yarra Pinot made by one of the region's most talented winemakers at a price that remains remarkably accessible for this level of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor serious Pinot drinkers, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is exactly the kind of wine to buy before everyone else catches on\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is a deeper and more generous expression of The Wanderer, showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed roses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, persistent tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's beautiful aromatic purity here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and black cherry fruit is immediately seductive, but then the wine starts to reveal \u003cstrong\u003erose petals, spice, autumn leaves and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volcanic-soil vineyard gives the wine a distinctive smoky edge, while the fine tannin structure keeps everything beautifully controlled. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's generous without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed without becoming delicate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful without losing elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle-Vineyard Pinot Noir from Yellingbo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the story becomes even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 The Wanderer isn't simply regional Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-vineyard wine from Yellingbo in the Upper Yarra Valley\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 approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth-easterly aspect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the vines grow in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree-draining volcanic red soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Upper Yarra is one of Australia's great places for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cooler conditions allow Pinot to ripen slowly while retaining the acidity, perfume and fine structure that make the variety so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this particular vineyard is clearly something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e100% MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot lovers will appreciate this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is planted to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMV6 is one of Australia's most important Pinot Noir clones and has been responsible for some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the vines are \u003cstrong\u003ecane pruned\u003c\/strong\u003e and grown on those free-draining volcanic red soils at 200 metres elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 was another \u003cstrong\u003elow-cropping vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally restricting yields and contributing to the additional depth and concentration found in the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's something Mattinson specifically noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 isn't quite as ethereal as some earlier Wanderer releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, there's \u003cstrong\u003emore depth, more fruit and more generosity\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e20% Whole Bunch – 80% Whole Berry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% whole bunches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining fruit is destemmed but \u003cstrong\u003enot crushed\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the berries to remain whole. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a beautifully considered approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole bunches contribute additional:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Spice • Structure • Savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile retaining whole berries helps preserve the purity and brightness of the Pinot fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit then undergoes a \u003cstrong\u003ecold soak\u003c\/strong\u003e before fermentation in open fermenters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWild Fermentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cultured yeast recipe here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen fermenters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith both:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump-overs and hand plunging.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's completely consistent with Andrew Marks' philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer isn't about manipulating wine into a predetermined house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about allowing an individual vineyard to express itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you've got a site this good, that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e11 Months in Large-Format French Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine spends:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 months on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-format French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eincluding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% new Damy Alliers oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of larger-format barrels is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's less wine-to-oak surface contact than with traditional small barriques, helping to keep obvious oak flavours in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak builds \u003cstrong\u003etexture, structure and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it doesn't bury the Pinot underneath vanilla and toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard remains the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNo Fining. No Filtration.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Andrew Marks doesn't mess around with the finished wine either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatured on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot fined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate bottled\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the philosophy of The Wanderer in a nutshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat vineyard. Low yields. Minimal intervention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen get out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAndrew Marks – The Man Behind The Wanderer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer is the personal label of \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is based at his family's famous Gembrook Hill vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat connection matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGembrook Hill has long been one of the benchmark names of the Upper Yarra, particularly for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer gives Marks the opportunity to explore other vineyard sites and create wines that reflect his own approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Upper Yarra Pinot has become one of the signature wines of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Pinot Noir lovers, \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Marks is a name worth remembering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Upper Yarra Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Upper Yarra is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's cooler and higher than many parts of the broader Yarra Valley, making it particularly well suited to varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Yellingbo, you've got:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool Upper Yarra climate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree-draining volcanic red soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow yields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut those elements together and you've got the foundation for Pinot Noir with both \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity and structural finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you're seeing here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2024 vs 2025 – An Extraordinary Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer is on a serious roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Upper Yarra Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand won:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley Wine Show 2025.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 has backed it up with another 97-point Halliday result\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means we're no longer talking about one exceptional vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're looking at a producer putting together a genuine run of elite Upper Yarra Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday | 95+ Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore ethereal • Tense • Perfumed • Electric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday | 94 Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeper • Darker • More Generous • Rose • Cherry • Spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo very different vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame extraordinary quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Pinot Noir Without the Burgundy Price Tag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who buys Burgundy knows what's happened to prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd even the top Australian Pinot Noirs increasingly command \u003cstrong\u003e$100, $150 and considerably more\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Yarra.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow yielding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% whole bunch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-format French oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $62.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a pretty extraordinary package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brilliant food Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd go straight for \u003cstrong\u003educk and wild mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of red and black cherry, rose petals, spice and autumnal savouriness would be magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe 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\u003eOne of the attractions of the 2025 is its generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMattinson believes the depth of the vintage makes the wine particularly attractive to drink young, while still expecting it to perform well in the cellar. The Wine Front lists a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2031+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd comfortably suggest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening one young, give it \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e and use a good Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with \u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e and the pedigree of this vineyard, I'd definitely be putting some bottles away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what we're looking for at Liquid Vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively small producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely interesting vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd quality that massively exceeds what the price suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Vineyard – Yellingbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200m Elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolcanic Red Soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Cropping Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Whole Bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 Months Large-Format French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% New Damy Alliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Fining or Filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $62\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the wine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed cherry. Black cherry. Rose petals. Sweet spice. Autumn leaves. Smoke. Savoury complexity. Fine tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous vintage was \u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday and 95+ Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e and won \u003cstrong\u003eBest Pinot Noir at the 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\u003eNow the 2025 has backed it up with \u003cstrong\u003eanother 97-point Halliday result\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wanderer has become one of the Upper Yarra Pinot Noir producers to watch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$62 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2025 offers the sort of single-vineyard pedigree, detailed winemaking and critical acclaim increasingly associated with Australian Pinot Noir costing well over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday points. 94 Wine Front. Single-vineyard Upper Yarra Pinot Noir. $62.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love serious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, don't miss this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"The Wanderer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52441681559854,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025TheWandererUpperYarraPinotNoir_48d8ebd2-4aca-4424-a6d1-04f174dff41c.webp?v=1786683127"},{"product_id":"the-wanderer-yellingbo-pinot-noir-2025","title":"2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Pinot Noir | 95 Point Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 93 WINE FRONT | SINGLE VINEYARD | SERIOUSLY GOOD VALUE YARRA VALLEY PINOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Is Extraordinary Pinot Noir Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust $43. That's remarkable for a genuine single-vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir made by Andrew Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYellingbo, Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $43 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be the \u003cstrong\u003esleeper wine in The Wanderer range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e has just received an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding to \u003cstrong\u003e93 points from Campbell Mattinson at The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust $43.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's remarkable for a genuine \u003cstrong\u003esingle-vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e made by Andrew Marks, using MV6 fruit, wild fermentation, whole berries and large-format seasoned French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at \u003cstrong\u003eYellingbo at 180 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with cane-pruned MV6 Pinot Noir growing on heavy grey clay with a north-easterly aspect. The fruit is entirely destemmed but not crushed, preserving whole berries before a cold soak and wild fermentation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a simplified second wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a completely different expression of Yellingbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday points. $43 RRP. This has to be one of the smartest Pinot Noir buys in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 huge result at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're talking about a \u003cstrong\u003e$43 Pinot Noir receiving a score normally associated with some of Australia's considerably more expensive premium releases\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it becomes even more impressive when you look underneath the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-format seasoned French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 months on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined and unfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no shortcuts here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is proper, small-production, vineyard-driven Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is a darker, more savoury expression of Pinot Noir, showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh black cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodsy spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndergrowth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, beautifully formed tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a lovely purity to the fruit, but this isn't a Pinot Noir built entirely around pretty cherry and strawberry characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's more underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth. Forest floor. Spice. Nuts. Savouriness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there are those tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, beautifully integrated and serious enough to suggest this will become even better with a little bottle age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Pinot Noir with \u003cstrong\u003esubstance rather than simple prettiness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle-Vineyard Yellingbo Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where things get really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard at Yellingbo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCane-pruned MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egrowing at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy grey clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth-easterly aspect.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that soil is important to understanding why this wine is different from The Wanderer's more expensive Upper Yarra Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy Grey Clay – A Completely Different Expression of Yellingbo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Marks makes two fascinating 2025 Pinot Noirs from Yellingbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut they come from very different soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUpper Yarra Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from MV6 vines on \u003cstrong\u003efree-draining volcanic red soil at approximately 200 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellingbo Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from MV6 on \u003cstrong\u003eheavy grey clay at approximately 180 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's only around 20 metres difference in elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut dramatically different soils and different winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the wines show completely different personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly why single-vineyard Pinot Noir is so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e100% Destemmed – But Not Crushed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more expensive Upper Yarra Pinot, there are \u003cstrong\u003eno whole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut here's the clever part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries are \u003cstrong\u003enot crushed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're kept intact before undergoing a cold soak and fermentation in open fermenters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allows Andrew Marks to preserve the purity and aromatic character of the fruit without bringing stems into the equation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Pinot Noir where the focus stays firmly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit purity • Texture • Savouriness • Tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than whole-bunch perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWild Fermentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation happens naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold soak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermentation in open fermenters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump-overs and hand plunging.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Andrew Marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo attempt to force every wine into exactly the same style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the vineyard determines the personality of the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasoned French Oak – No New Oak Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another reason I think the value here is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine undergoes élevage in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-format seasoned French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 months on lees.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasoned oak means the barrels have already been used, so you're not getting a huge layer of new-oak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no need to cover Pinot Noir with vanilla and toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the barrels provide a vessel for the wine to mature and develop texture while allowing the \u003cstrong\u003echerry, spice, earth and vineyard characters\u003c\/strong\u003e to remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this price point, that's exactly what I want to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNo Fining. No Filtration.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is also:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate bottled.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, that's consistent with The Wanderer's philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Marks describes his approach as working with \u003cstrong\u003elow-yielding vineyards and minimal winemaking techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the natural character of the vineyard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not intervention for the sake of intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is simply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't get in the vineyard's way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAndrew Marks – The Man Behind The Wanderer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer is the personal project of \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is based at his family's \u003cstrong\u003eGembrook Hill vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a serious pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGembrook Hill has long been one of the benchmark names of the Upper Yarra, particularly for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer gives Marks the freedom to work with individual vineyard parcels and explore how different sites, soils and exposures translate into the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd these 2025 Pinot Noirs make that story incredibly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYellingbo vs Upper Yarra – You Need to Taste These Side by Side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most fascinating tastings you could do with Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Pinot Noir – RRP $43\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday | 93 Points Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy grey clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoned French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Cherry • Woodsy Spice • Nuts • Undergrowth • Earth • Fine Tannin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Pinot Noir – RRP $62\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points Halliday | 94 Points Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree-draining volcanic red soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% whole bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 months on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed \u0026amp; Black Cherry • Roses • Sweet Spice • Autumn Leaves • Perfume • Depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame MV6 clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth single vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet completely different wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnd This One Is Only $43\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the Yellingbo Pinot becomes seriously compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship Upper Yarra Pinot is a brilliant wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the Yellingbo is sitting there at \u003cstrong\u003e$43 RRP with 96 Halliday points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a fantastic introduction to Andrew Marks and The Wanderer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for existing fans?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the wine I'd be buying by the half-dozen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough complexity for serious Pinot drinkers, enough structure to cellar and enough generosity to make opening one on a Tuesday night perfectly reasonable.\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 duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\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\u003eWild mushroom pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tartare\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 love this with \u003cstrong\u003educk and mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black cherry, roasted-nut, woodsy spice and forest-floor characters would be a beautiful match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe 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\u003eCampbell Mattinson believes this wine could use another \u003cstrong\u003eyear or two in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e and gives it a drinking window of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2028–2033+.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's impressive for a $43 Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd suggest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2027–2035+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening it now, give it \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 minutes in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit purity is already there, but those fine tannins and savoury elements should become increasingly complex as the wine settles into itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be \u003cstrong\u003eone of the great-value Pinot Noir discoveries of the 2025 Yarra Valley vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 93 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Vineyard Yellingbo Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% MV6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180m Elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Grey Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-Format Seasoned French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 Months on Lees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfined \u0026amp; Unfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e$43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has the pedigree and winemaking you'd normally associate with Pinot Noir sitting considerably further up the price ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the flavour profile is seriously compelling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh black cherry. Dark berries. Roasted nuts. Woodsy spice. Undergrowth. Earth. Fine tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from \u003cstrong\u003eGembrook Hill, Giant Steps, Yarra Yering, Oakridge or Coldstream Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e, Andrew Marks' The Wanderer wines need to be on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut perhaps the most exciting thing is being able to put this beside the \u003cstrong\u003e97-point 2025 The Wanderer Upper Yarra Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo single-vineyard Pinot Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points at $62 and 96 points at $43.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an extraordinary pair of wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAt $43 RRP, the 2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Pinot Noir might just be the smartest buy of the two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"The Wanderer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52441705808174,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024TheWandererYellingboPinotNoir_851a3295-82ff-486b-9db6-f55d7528ba23.webp?v=1786602843"},{"product_id":"the-wanderer-yellingbo-valley-valley-chardonnay-2025","title":"2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay | 95 Point Upper Yarra Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 95 HALLIDAY | ONLY 70 DOZEN MADE | SERIOUSLY EXCITING UPPER YARRA CHARDONNAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Marks and The Wanderer are becoming names you need to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is beautifully restrained modern Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYellingbo, Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $43 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiny Production. Volcanic Soils. 95+ Halliday Points. Just $43.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another wine that shows why \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Marks and The Wanderer are becoming names you need to know\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a tiny single-vineyard parcel at Yellingbo, high in the Yarra Valley, where Chardonnay grows on \u003cstrong\u003ered volcanic soils at approximately 200 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly around \u003cstrong\u003e70 dozen were produced\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the reviews?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an RRP of just \u003cstrong\u003e$43\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a remarkable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is beautifully restrained modern Yarra Valley Chardonnay: \u003cstrong\u003enectarine, citrus, grapefruit, chalk, saline minerality, subtle nuttiness and a long, precise finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo heavy-handed oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo excessive richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo winemaking tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust vineyard, fruit, texture and energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 has received an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e95+ points from Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's public listing confirms the wine was tasted on \u003cstrong\u003e30 April 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an alcohol level of just \u003cstrong\u003e12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Rich's published review describes a single-vineyard Yellingbo Chardonnay, fermented and matured in older French puncheons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic profile moves through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectarine • Pink grapefruit • Lemon curd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore a beautifully balanced palate brings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure fruit • Delicate texture • Chalkiness • Salinity • Nutty complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand a long finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the sort of Chardonnay the Upper Yarra does so brilliantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd another excellent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand you've got two of Australia's most respected wine-reviewing sources recognising the quality here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of \u003cstrong\u003e95+ Halliday and 94 Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly impressive when you remember we're talking about a Chardonnay with an RRP of just \u003cstrong\u003e$43\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a good inexpensive Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is serious, small-production Yarra Valley Chardonnay at an everyday premium-wine price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is beautifully fine and energetic, showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon curd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitter citrus rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle savoury notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine lees texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaline minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's an almost \u003cstrong\u003eocean-spray salinity\u003c\/strong\u003e running through the wine, giving the palate wonderful freshness and drive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is there, but it isn't sweet or obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, everything feels restrained and beautifully controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone fruit. Citrus. Chalk. Salt. Nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen that long, dry, savoury finish keeps pulling you back for another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed Volcanic Soils – Yellingbo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the story gets particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay comes from \u003cstrong\u003eYellingbo in the Upper Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vineyard sitting at approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed volcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNortherly aspect.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of elevation and cool Upper Yarra conditions is ideally suited to Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes can develop flavour slowly while retaining the natural acidity essential to producing fine, age-worthy Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result isn't about sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003etension, precision and length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCane-Pruned Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is planted to \u003cstrong\u003ecane-pruned Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e on those red volcanic soils. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Andrew Marks doesn't try to overcomplicate things in the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine built around preserving the personality of that vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a recurring theme with The Wanderer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite first. Winemaking second.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you're dealing with Chardonnay fruit this good, that's exactly how it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhole-Bunch Pressed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking starts with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juice is then transferred into barrel \u003cstrong\u003ewith full solids the following day\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-bunch pressing can give Chardonnay particularly fine juice, while fermenting with full solids can contribute texture, savoury complexity and additional layers to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut nothing here feels forced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about building complexity without sacrificing purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWild Fermentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then undergoes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-format French oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild fermentation fits perfectly with Andrew Marks' philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday describes The Wanderer as a series of single-vineyard wines where Marks aims to achieve the best expression of individual vineyards through \u003cstrong\u003eminimal handling in the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what you see here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine isn't designed in the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's grown in the vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasoned Large-Format French Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another detail I love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no attempt to impress with expensive new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes fermentation and élevage in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoned large-format French oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak provides a vessel for fermentation and maturation and contributes texture and complexity without loading the wine with vanilla, toast or obvious woody flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why the wine's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectarine • Grapefruit • Lemon • Chalk • Salinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eremain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak stays where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the background.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeft on Lees – No Stirring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the Chardonnay is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft on lees without stirring until bottling.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a fascinating detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLees contact can build texture and savoury complexity, but Andrew Marks doesn't stir the lees to deliberately fatten or broaden the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the wine develops quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Chardonnay with texture but still plenty of \u003cstrong\u003eline, energy and precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's one of the reasons the wine feels so composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOnly 70 Dozen Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we get to the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere isn't much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished production information puts the entire production at approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70 dozen.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's only around \u003cstrong\u003e840 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor context, that's tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a Chardonnay being made by the thousands of cases and distributed everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's genuinely small-production wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with \u003cstrong\u003e95+ Halliday points and 94 Wine Front at $43 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, I can't imagine it hanging around forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAndrew Marks – One of the Yarra's Quiet Achievers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer is the personal project of \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, winemaker and viticulturist at his family's famous \u003cstrong\u003eGembrook Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday notes that Andrew spent \u003cstrong\u003esix years as a winemaker at Penfolds\u003c\/strong\u003e before returning to Gembrook Hill in 2005, while his international experience includes vintages in France and Spain—including work at \u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Sauzet in Puligny-Montrachet\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat last detail is particularly interesting when you're talking about Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuligny-Montrachet is sacred ground for the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut The Wanderer isn't about copying Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks is using that experience to make wines that are unmistakably \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBurgundy Influence – Yarra Valley Identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a Burgundian sensibility to the winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see it in the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-format French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the wine itself belongs firmly to Yellingbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the combination of \u003cstrong\u003ecool climate, volcanic soils, elevation and restrained winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives this Chardonnay its personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly what I want from modern Australian Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a Burgundy imitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great Australian Chardonnay that understands why Burgundy is great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Wanderer Chardonnay vs Yellingbo Pinot Noir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a fantastic tasting idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer makes both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Yellingbo, but the vineyards reveal completely different expressions of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Yellingbo Chardonnay – $43\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Halliday | 94 Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed volcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNortherly aspect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoned large-format French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNectarine • Grapefruit • Lemon • Chalk • Saline • Nutty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Yellingbo Pinot Noir – $43\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday | 93 Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy grey clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoned large-format French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Cherry • Woodsy Spice • Nuts • Undergrowth • Fine Tannin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely different vineyard expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd both are exceptional value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does It Compare with Top Yarra Chardonnay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the $43 RRP becomes hard to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yarra Valley is currently producing some of the finest Chardonnay in Australia, and Halliday's recent Chardonnay coverage has again highlighted the region's strength. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benchmark names aren't inexpensive anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet here you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Yarra.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolcanic soils.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild fermented.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-format French oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Halliday points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Wine Front points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$43 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why this wine stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis style of Chardonnay is brilliant 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\u003eKing George whiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh seafood pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd go straight for \u003cstrong\u003eKing George whiting or scallops\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine's citrus, chalk and saline characters would be superb with seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than refrigerator-cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a decent-sized Chardonnay glass and let it warm slightly as you drink it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's published review suggests enjoying the wine now and over approximately the next \u003cstrong\u003efour to five years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd comfortably suggest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2031+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung, the attraction is all about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectarine • Citrus • Chalk • Salt • Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith bottle age, expect more:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuts • Toast • Honeyed citrus • Savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $43, I'd buy enough to drink some now and watch a few bottles evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is precisely the kind of Chardonnay we love finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a huge brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot huge production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a huge price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust seriously good wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Vineyard Yellingbo Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200m Elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Volcanic Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-Bunch Pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Solids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoned Large-Format French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees Maturation Without Stirring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.5% Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly Around 70 Dozen Produced\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e$43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exceptional buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no excess here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo excessive oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo excessive alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo excessive richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead you get \u003cstrong\u003enectarine, pink grapefruit, lemon curd, chalk, saline minerality and subtle nuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivered with beautiful precision and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Chardonnay from \u003cstrong\u003eGembrook Hill, Oakridge, Giant Steps, Yarra Yering or other leading Yarra Valley producers\u003c\/strong\u003e, The Wanderer absolutely belongs on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Marks' 2025 releases are looking seriously impressive, and this might be one of the smartest buys in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e95+ Halliday. 94 Wine Front. Tiny production. Single-vineyard volcanic-soil Yarra Chardonnay. $43 RRP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eThe 2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay is exceptional value—and with only around 70 dozen made, it won't be around forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Wanderer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52441749422382,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025TheWandererYellingboChardonnay.png?v=1786933480"},{"product_id":"salo-yarra-valley-chardonnay-2025","title":"2025 Salo Yarra Valley Chardonnay | 96+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 96+ \u0026amp; 96 POINTS | ONE OF THE YARRA VALLEY'S CULT CHARDONNAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is seriously exciting Chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMight be the Chardonnay of the Year when you weigh up Price and Quality. Extraordinary wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e96 Points – Campbell Mattinson \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e96 Points – The Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eRRP $55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eThis is seriously exciting Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e2025 Salo Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is the latest release from the long-running collaboration between two outstanding winemakers, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eSteve Flamsteed and Dave Mackintosh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Salo makes just \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eone Chardonnay cuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the 2025 comes from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eFull Moon Vineyard at Gladysdale in the Upper Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eAnd the scores tell you exactly where the quality sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Halliday • 96 Wine Front • 96 Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eAt $55, this is an outstanding buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e96+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eIt's a wine of precision and tension, but there's enough texture and fruit weight to stop it becoming lean or austere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eExpect a beautifully complex combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eWhite Peach • Nectarine • Citrus Peel • Preserved Lemon • White Blossom • Flint • Almond Meal • Subtle Salinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eThe palate is tight and energetic initially, then opens into a gorgeous creamy texture with lemon-sorbet freshness, bright acidity and a long, savoury, chalky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eCampbell Mattinson was particularly impressed, awarding 96 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFull Moon Vineyard – Upper Yarra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eThe fruit comes from the Full Moon Vineyard at Gladysdale, high in the Upper Yarra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eThis vineyard has been central to Salo for many years, but there's a bittersweet element to the 2025: Halliday reports that the vineyard has now been pulled out, meaning this is the final Salo Chardonnay from this site. Salo has another vineyard lined up for 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eThat makes the 2025 more than simply another vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eIt's the end of the Full Moon Vineyard chapter for Salo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eThe fruit was hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed, with the juice transferred by gravity to seasoned 500-litre puncheons with full solids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eFermentation occurred naturally, while approximately 50% underwent spontaneous malolactic fermentation to build texture and mid-palate complexity. There was no lees stirring, and the wine was bottled unfined after coarse filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eThe philosophy is classic Salo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eGreat fruit. Minimal interference. 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The 2025 Salo Yarra Valley Chardonnay is a 96+ point Upper Yarra Chardonnay from Steve Flamsteed and Dave Mackintosh, offering white peach, nectarine, citrus, flint and almond meal with chalky minerality, bright acidity and exceptional length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salo Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52477812769070,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4aec7b98-cc3e-4e21-abc6-7d3f6d19c36e.png?v=1787139872"},{"product_id":"medhurst-yarra-valley-chardonnay-2025","title":"2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Chardonnay | 96 Point Halliday Special Value Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Yarra Valley Chardonnay | Absolutely Ridiculous Value at $37.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly why I am so excited about the Medhurst wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peach. Citrus. Flint. Sea spray. Beautiful oak. Fine acidity. Serious length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-Grown Yarra Valley Chardonnay | Precision, Purity \u0026amp; Exceptional Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA genuinely serious Yarra Valley Chardonnay for under $40. This is one of those wines that makes you wonder why you'd need to spend twice the money.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 has been awarded an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points by Philip Rich for Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, who praised its white peach, lightly grilled nut and sea-spray characters, together with a palate that's tightly wound before opening beautifully with precision and length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a good-value Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a seriously good Chardonnay that happens to be ridiculously well priced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich awarded the wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is entirely estate grown and was whole-bunch pressed into a combination of \u003cstrong\u003epuncheons, hogsheads and barriques, with just 18% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rich describes a wine with white peach, subtle grilled-nut complexity and a saline edge, before a palate that starts tightly coiled and gradually expands with impressive detail and length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an enormous review for a Chardonnay at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Medhurst Estate – Gruyere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's vineyard sits at \u003cstrong\u003eGruyere in the heart of the Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, on ancient mountain-derived soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150-hectare property was planted to just \u003cstrong\u003e12.3 hectares of vines in 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, with individual blocks deliberately positioned according to aspect, soil, exposure and variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard elevations range from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130–208 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a relatively small vineyard operation with an intense focus on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's showing in the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant, luminous pale green-gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately attractive. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite peach, citrus blossom, grapefruit and orange citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e combine with wet stone, sea spray, lightly grilled nuts and subtle flinty reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e There's lovely flesh here without heaviness. \u003cstrong\u003eCrunchy peach, lemon curd and white nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e form the core, framed by delicate spicy oak and a fine, almost talc-like acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully judged. There's enough weight to make the wine satisfying, but the acidity and mineral character keep everything focused and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, detailed and seriously long, with citrus, stone fruit and mineral notes carrying right through. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is proper Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRohan Smith – Medhurst Is Flying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another part of the Medhurst story that's worth paying attention to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRohan Smith took over as Head Winemaker in 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion specifically notes that there was significant expectation on Smith to continue the estate's trajectory after Simon Steele — and concludes simply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Rohan has excelled.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd look at what's happening with these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2026 Halliday Companion, \u003cstrong\u003eseven of eight Medhurst wines reviewed received gold-medal scores\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven more remarkably:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven received Halliday's Special Value rosette.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tells you something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst isn't just making excellent wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey're mak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eing excellent wine at prices people can actually afford.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 was picked in the cool of the morning in February from a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eMendoza and I10V1 Chardonnay clones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was cooled overnight before pressing the following morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juice then spent approximately 24 hours in tank before being transferred to barrel \u003cstrong\u003ewith full solids for fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation before maturation in predominantly seasoned oak, with only around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–18% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat restraint matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak isn't the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chardonnay is.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides texture, spice and complexity while allowing the white peach, citrus and mineral characters to remain beautifully clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sweet Spot of Modern Yarra Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the style of Australian Chardonnay I want to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot overripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot buttery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot drowning in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd not so lean and acidic that the fruit disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Peach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon \u0026amp; Grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus Blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea Spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle Grilled Nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate Spicy Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine, Talcy Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough flesh to make it delicious now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut enough structure to make it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the sweet spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd Then There's the Price…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Medhurst becomes very hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery currently lists the 2025 Chardonnay at \u003cstrong\u003e$40\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Halliday recorded a tasting price of \u003cstrong\u003e$38\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour RRP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96-point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eestate-grown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom one of Halliday's \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Australian Wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethat is extraordinary buying. Medhurst was ranked \u003cstrong\u003e#64 in Halliday's Top 100 Wineries 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd This Is Why I Love These Entry-Level Medhurst Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalling this “entry level” almost feels wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there's nothing entry-level about the quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what makes the Medhurst range so exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe prices are modest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wines aren't.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $37.50, you're getting the sort of precision, fruit quality and sophistication that I'd normally expect to see considerably further up the price ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's precisely why these wines are so easy to recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawn linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork katsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled calamari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr forget the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Chardonnay glass. Slight chill. Done.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's review gives the wine a drinking horizon through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2032.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's already going to be delicious young, but the combination of acidity, fruit intensity and restrained oak gives it the structure to develop beautifully over the medium term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it over the next:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–7 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an absolute no-brainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll estate-grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGruyere, Yarra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuncheons, hogsheads \u0026amp; barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 18% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine, precise natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst – Halliday Top 100 Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$37.50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of very good Australian Chardonnays around $35–$40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere aren't many 96-point Chardonnays at $37.50 that taste this serious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e has everything I want from modern Yarra Chardonnay — \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach, citrus, flint, subtle oak, texture, acidity and genuine length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it's under forty dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure. Flinty. Textural. Precise. Ridiculous value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday. Estate Grown. Yarra Valley. $37.50 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 This is a six-pack wine all day long. One of the strongest-value Chardonnays I've seen at this price and a brilliant example of why Medhurst should be firmly on everyone's radar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52529610948910,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024MedhurstEstateChardonnay.png?v=1786933635"},{"product_id":"great-victorian-pinot-steal-mixed-6-pack","title":"The Great Victorian Pinot Steal Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Regions, 6 Pinot Noirs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Pinot Noirs. Six Brilliant Victorian Sites. One Seriously Good Mixed Pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland | Gippsland | Yarra Valley | Mornington Peninsula | Beechworth | Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love Pinot Noir, this is going to be an incredibly easy six-pack to get excited about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've put together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix different Victorian Pinot Noirs from six outstanding cool-climate regions and vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you a brilliant snapshot of just how exciting Pinot Noir in Victoria is right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the maritime influence of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland and Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, through the Yarra Valley, Gippsland and high-elevation Beechworth, to the distinctive soils of Geelong — there is a hell of a lot of Pinot pedigree here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix bottles. Six producers. Six different expressions of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $246\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | 95+ points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother cracking Pinot from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas and Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most exciting emerging producers in Victoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yeowarra Hill vineyard was planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is now managed by Heroes. The wine combines beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered and black fruits, bramble, thyme, nutmeg and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with fine tannins and lovely cool-climate freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich has praised the Yeowarra Hill Pinot for its combination of fruit, spice, herbs and svelte tannin. Heroes is a producer firmly on our radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bellvale Pinot Noir – Gippsland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $39 | 94 points The Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGippsland continues to be one of Victoria's great hunting grounds for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBellvale delivers the sort of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright red fruit, perfume, savoury complexity and freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that makes good cool-climate Pinot so ridiculously drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a beautiful counterpoint to some of the more powerful wines in this pack and another reminder that you don't need to spend $70–$100 to find genuinely exciting Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $39 | 96 Points Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might be the steal within the steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedhurst Estate fruit from 24-year-old vines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is absolutely loaded with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorello cherry, pomegranate, black raspberry, blood orange, rosehip and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's concentration and power, but the wine remains beautifully energetic with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplush, silky tannins and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich awarded it an outstanding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalling it fleshy and energetic with fine silky tannins and noting that Medhurst's Pinot Noir is in terrific form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96-point Yarra Valley Pinot for $39 RRP. Ridiculous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Onannon Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnannon has developed a serious reputation for beautifully composed Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered cherry, cranberry, spice, fine acidity, gentle tannins and subtle savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Pinot built around finesse rather than sheer weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's exactly the sort of Pinot that makes Mornington Peninsula so compelling: fragrant, detailed, savoury and incredibly easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen we head up into the elevated vineyards of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and one of Australia's most respected viticulturists, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Walpole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fighting Gully Road Pinot vineyard was planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on elevated north-east-facing slopes at around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e570 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat altitude gives the wine beautiful freshness and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe berries, savoury spice, fine acidity and beautifully shaped tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is proper high-country Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bannockburn 1314 Pinot Noir – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $35 | 93 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we finish with one of the great names of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 1314 Pinot Noir is a fantastic introduction to the distinctive Bannockburn style — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry, raspberry, earth, undergrowth and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with juicy fruit and wonderfully slinky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell Mattinson gave it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand summed it up beautifully: this has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn written all over it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt an RRP of just $35, it's a fantastic inclusion in this pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Different Expressions of Victorian Pinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes this pack so much fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're not getting six versions of the same wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland – Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGippsland – Bellvale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley – Medhurst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula – Onannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth – Fighting Gully Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong – Bannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach region brings something different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfume. Red fruit. Dark cherry. Spice. Earth. Florals. Savouriness. Silky tannins. Cool-climate acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut they all have one thing in common:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're bloody easy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is so much great Pinot Noir being made in Victoria right now, but unfortunately a lot of the serious stuff is heading north of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$60, $70 and even $100 a bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines prove you don't have to spend that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe six-pack contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Heroes Vineyard Yeowarra Hill Pinot Noir – RRP $43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bellvale Pinot Noir – RRP $39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir – RRP $39 – 96 Points Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Onannon Pinot Noir – RRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Fighting Gully Road Pinot Noir – RRP $45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn 1314 Pinot Noir – RRP $35 – 93 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $246\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix completely different expressions of one of the world's greatest grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is why we've called it The Great Victorian Pinot Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a chance to work your way around some of Victoria's most exciting Pinot Noir country without having to spend a fortune doing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If you're a Pinot drinker, this is exactly the sort of mixed six-pack I'd be loading up on. Six cracking Victorian Pinots, no passengers, and a brilliant tour through the state's best cool-climate regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquid Vibe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52586334191918,"sku":null,"price":233.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/TheGreatVictorianPinotStealMixed6-Pack.png?v=1788755722"},{"product_id":"victorias-pinot-noir-dream-team-mixed-6-pack","title":"Victoria’s Pinot Noir Dream Team Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Iconic Victorian Pinots","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Outstanding Pinot Noirs. Six Great Victorian Regions. One Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula | Yarra Valley | Geelong | Otway Hinterland | Ballarat | Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to see just how good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is right now, this is the six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've hand-picked six outstanding Pinot Noirs from six of Victoria's most exciting cool-climate regions, bringing together established stars, brilliant vineyards and some of the most exciting Pinot producers in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't an introduction to Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the perfume and finesse of the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula to the power of Bannockburn, the cool Otway Hinterland, volcanic soils around Ballarat and the high-country elegance of Beechworth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix wines. Six regions. Six completely different expressions of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $72 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant start to the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Estate Pinot is a more powerful and complex expression of Mornington Peninsula Pinot, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered and dark cherry, strawberry, dried rose, blood orange, spice and savoury forest-floor characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Faulkner awarded it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points for Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Gary Walsh gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points for The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, praising its perfume, fine tannins and excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Mornington Peninsula Pinot with serious pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $78 | 97+ Halliday | 96 The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the absolute stars of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGembrook Hill has long been one of the Yarra Valley's great Pinot Noir addresses, and the 2025 looks exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Rich awarded it a huge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edescribing an extraordinarily perfumed wine with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoached strawberry, rose petal and baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, richly flavoured yet light on its feet, with silky persistent tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell Mattinson followed with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalling it a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“terrific release”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“no-brainer.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+. Enough said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 2025 Bannockburn Pinot Noir – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn is one of the genuine benchmarks of Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there's some serious vineyard material going into this bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 combines fruit from estate vineyards planted between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1976 and 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Tree Hill, 10 Rows, Stuart Block, Anns Block and De La Terre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-picked fruit was wild fermented with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% whole bunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before maturation in hogsheads and puncheons with 25% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect classic Bannockburn characters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark cherry, red fruits, earth, autumn leaves and savoury spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with structure and genuine cellar potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld vines. Limestone soils. Bannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Heroes Original Vineyard Pinot Noir – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 2024 - 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting names in Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is the flagship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sourced fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot the Anti-Hero range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original Heroes Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship Pinot comes from the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-acre Otway Hinterland vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with production so limited that Heroes allocates the wine primarily through its mailing list, cellar door and selected trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas — formerly assistant winemaker at Bannockburn and head winemaker at Clyde Park — discovered the mature vineyard in 2016 and recognised something special in its combination of a warm site within an exceptionally cool climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the wine at the heart of the Heroes story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumed, detailed and wonderfully cool-climate in personality, it's exactly the sort of Pinot that explains why we're so excited about this producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir – Ballarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $85 | 96 Wine Pilot | 95 James Suckling | 94+ Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fascinating bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Block was planted in 1994 entirely to MV6 Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sits at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e430 metres altitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on grey loam over weathered basalt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormally this fruit forms an important component of Eastern Peake's Intrinsic Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut in 2023, a handful of barrels were good enough to warrant their own bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's how special this wine is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – WINE PILOT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 POINTS – JAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet, plum, blackberry, mulberry, clove and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, powdery tannins and impressive structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld MV6. Volcanic soils. 430 metres elevation. Tiny production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously exciting Victorian Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $100 | 95+ The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we've saved something pretty special for the final bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Keppell Smith has gone so far as to ask whether the 2024 might be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the best Pinot Noir I have ever made?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter deciding his 2023 reds weren't good enough to release at all, the 2024 vintage delivered something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Walsh awarded the wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is beautifully aromatic and complex, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, red cherry, dried rose, spice, wet leaves, earth, smoked paprika and orange peel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finishing with excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre describes it as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“More Burgundy than Australia.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $100, this is the most expensive bottle in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it's an absolute beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tour Through Victoria's Greatest Pinot Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through six completely different Victorian Pinot Noir landscapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula – Paringa Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley – Gembrook Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong – Bannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland – Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallarat – Eastern Peake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth – Savaterre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no filler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cheap bottle included simply to bring the average price down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle belongs here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dream Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2021 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $72 | 95 Halliday | 95 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $78 | 97+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $75 | 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Heroes Original Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $75 | 2024 - 97 Halliday | 96 The R Review | 95 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2023 Eastern Peake Mount Block Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $85 | 96 Wine Pilot | 95 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRRP $100 | 97 The R Review | 96 Halliday | 95+ Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are mixed Pinot packs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the producers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGembrook Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Peake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd look at the scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97+ Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Wine Pilot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple 95-point wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuinely serious collection of Victorian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can open all six with friends and conduct one hell of a Victorian Pinot tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr drink them individually over the next few years and explore the enormous differences between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Geelong, the Otways, Ballarat and Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither way:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfume. Red cherry. Strawberry. Rose petal. Blood orange. Earth. Spice. Whole bunch. Old vines. Volcanic soils. Silky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix of Victoria's most exciting Pinot Noirs in one box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Pinot Noir Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If serious Victorian Pinot Noir is your thing, this is the mixed six-pack I'd want. 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One Ridiculously Good Mixed Pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley | Otway Hinterland | Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Chardonnay is your thing, this is one hell of a six-pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've brought together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix outstanding Victorian Chardonnays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from some of the state's most exciting producers and cool-climate vineyards — and every single bottle has an RRP between just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$40 and $55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause serious Australian Chardonnay isn't cheap anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines prove you can still find exceptional Chardonnay without spending $70, $80 or $100 a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree brilliant cool-climate regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix completely different expressions of Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $276\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $40 | 95 Halliday | 94 JamesSuckling.com | 93+ Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a way to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become one of the benchmark names for modern Yarra Valley Chardonnay, with winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanie Chester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e producing wines of beautiful precision, energy and regional expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yarra Valley Chardonnay brings together fruit from multiple vineyard sites across the region, giving you a brilliant snapshot of contemporary Yarra Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite peach, nectarine, grapefruit and citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with subtle struck-match complexity, fine acidity and beautifully controlled oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps Chardonnay for $40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an extremely easy inclusion in this pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | 95+ Halliday | 94 Wine Front \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more under-the-radar wines in the pack — and that's exactly why we love finding wines like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wanderer is the personal label of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrew Marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the Yarra Valley's most experienced winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yellingbo Chardonnay comes from the cooler Upper Yarra area and delivers the sort of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, white stone fruit, mineral drive, savoury complexity and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that makes Upper Yarra Chardonnay so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's beautiful restraint here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine. Precise. Mineral. Seriously drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $43, this is exactly the sort of Chardonnay discovery we want in a pack called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥂 2025 Warramate Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $45 | 95 points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother cracking Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarramate sits in one of the great pieces of Yarra Valley wine country, neighbouring some seriously famous vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Chardonnay built around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreshness, citrus, stone fruit and fine acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with enough texture and savoury complexity to give it genuine interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's polished without being overworked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich enough to satisfy Chardonnay lovers, but fresh enough that you'll very quickly find yourself pouring the second glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother seriously smart buy at $45.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥂 2025 Heroes Yeowarra Hill Chardonnay – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $43 | New Release | A Star in the making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow things get particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Thomas and Heroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are rapidly becoming one of the most exciting stories in Victorian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yeowarra Hill vineyard sits in the incredibly cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where long, slow ripening allows Chardonnay to develop flavour while retaining brilliant natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beautifully cool-climate expression with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus, white peach, stone fruit, mineral characters and subtle savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes is absolutely flying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this gives you a chance to see why for just $43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $55 | 95 Points Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points The Real Review | 94 Points The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the absolute stars of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is proper Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Estate comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate and Callanan's Road vineyard fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with hand-picked grapes whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in French oak puncheons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe peach, lemon zest, white stone fruit, roasted nuts, flint and saline minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wrapped around beautifully integrated acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStuart Knox awarded it 95 points for The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Campbell Mattinson gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 points for The Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and noted that the wine should live and mature beautifully for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower + Texture + Mineral Precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $55, this is a hell of a lot of Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $50 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Real Review | 95 Jeremy Oliver | 95 Tim White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour critics. Four 95-point scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been one of our great Chardonnay discoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeyer lemon, grapefruit, yellow peach and stone fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with hazelnut, subtle oak, salty sea-breeze characters and mouthwatering citrus acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's generosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut critically, there's enough acidity and mineral freshness to keep everything beautifully controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then look at the critical response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – The Real Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – Tim White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Chardonnay with an RRP of $50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's ridiculous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it gets even more interesting when you look at the man behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal has an extraordinary history with great Australian Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including decades working alongside Rick Kinzbrunner at Giaconda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can taste that experience here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis may be the steal within The Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Regions. Six Expressions of Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so much fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through three of Victoria's great Chardonnay landscapes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wanderer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarramate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParinga Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd they're not six versions of the same wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon \u0026amp; grapefruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; mineral characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazelnut \u0026amp; roasted nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully controlled French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine cool-climate acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy, textural palates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the beauty of Victorian Chardonnay right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality is extraordinary, but the styles and regional expressions can be completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $40 | 95 Halliday | 94 JamesSuckling.com | 93+ Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 The Wanderer Yellingbo Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $43 | 95+ Halliday | 94 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Warramate Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $45 | 95 Halliday \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Heroes Yeowarra Hill Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOtway Hinterland | RRP $43 | 2024 - 94 Halliday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Paringa Estate 'Estate' Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $55 | 95 Halliday | 95 The Real Review | 94 Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $50 | 95 Halliday | 95 Real Review | 95 Jeremy Oliver | 95 Tim White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $276\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of Australian Chardonnay has never been better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, the prices of the best wines have climbed with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's increasingly normal to see serious Victorian Chardonnay at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$70. $80. $100. And considerably more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why this pack excites us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle here retails between:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$40–$55.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet you're getting wines from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Steps, Paringa Estate, Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal, Heroes, The Wanderer and Warramate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are famous names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are emerging stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are tiny producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there are some absolutely cracking critic scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut most importantly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the sort of six-pack we'd want to put on the table for a blind Victorian Chardonnay tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen all six.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet some good glasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd work your way through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley, Otway Hinterland and Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll quickly see why Victorian Chardonnay is in such an extraordinary place right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix cracking Victorian Chardonnays. Combined RRP $276.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why we've called it The Great Victorian Chardonnay Steal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If Chardonnay is your thing, this is an absolute no-brainer mixed six-pack — six outstanding wines, three brilliant regions and a fantastic snapshot of just how good Victorian Chardonnay has become.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liquid Vibe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52591587295534,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/TheGreatVictorianChardonnayStealMixed6-Pack_1.png?v=1788836063"},{"product_id":"victorias-chardonnay-dream-team-mixed-6-pack","title":"Victoria’s Chardonnay Dream Team Mixed 6-Pack | 6 Iconic Victorian Chardonnays","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Iconic Victorian Chardonnays. Six Brilliant Producers. Five Great Regions. One Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley | Mornington Peninsula | Geelong | Beechworth | Macedon Ranges | Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to understand just how extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become, start here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've assembled six seriously exciting Chardonnays from six brilliant producers, covering some of Victoria's greatest cool-climate Chardonnay country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't an entry-level Chardonnay pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo. Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal. Bannockburn. Savaterre. Sentio. Heroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the mineral precision of the Upper Yarra and Mornington Peninsula through to the power of Beechworth, the distinctive soils of Geelong, the cool Macedon Ranges and the emerging Otway Hinterland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix bottles. Six producers. Six completely different expressions of world-class Victorian Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $477\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Salo Chardonnay – Yarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $55 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Campbell Mattinson | 96 The R Review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a way to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo is the Chardonnay side project of two seriously talented Yarra Valley winemakers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Flamsteed and Dave Mackintosh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Moon Vineyard at Gladysdale in the Upper Yarra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, planted on red and brown volcanic soils. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed, wild fermented in seasoned puncheons and partially put through malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich awarded it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ POINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile Campbell Mattinson gave it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, describing a beautifully harmonious Chardonnay built around white peach, cream, preserved lemon and honeysuckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enectarine, citrus peel, flint and subtle marine characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with gentle creaminess followed by a long, chalky, tensile finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Yarra Chardonnay at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 98 Jeremy Oliver | 97 Tim White | 96 Halliday | 96 The R Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the Chardonnay projects we're most excited about in Australia right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collaboration between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarrin Gaffy and Doug Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is tiny and completely Chardonnay focused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd The Peninsula is the serious stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 is loaded with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elime, white nectarine and grilled grapefruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, salty sea air and spicy citrus-inflected oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen comes a palate that's:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTightly coiled. Powerful. Creamy. Mineral. Seriously long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal themselves say:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is as close as we have come to perfection thus far.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a big statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut taste the wine and you'll understand the excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is serious Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Bannockburn Chardonnay – Geelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we move to one of the great names of Victorian Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn has been producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its distinctive Geelong vineyards for decades, developing a style with genuine personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't anonymous, technically perfect Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey taste like Bannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's typically richness and texture, but also citrus, stone fruit, savouriness, mineral character and serious structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Chardonnay that can be incredibly attractive young but also has the architecture to develop beautifully in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA benchmark Victorian producer and an essential inclusion in the Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Chardonnay – Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $120 | 97 Halliday | 97 Campbell Mattinson | 96+ Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Australia's great Chardonnays. Full stop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the heavyweight of the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Savaterre Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from Keppell Smith's mature, close-planted Beechworth vineyard and was produced from a tiny crop in an exceptional season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the reviews are enormous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 POINTS – CAMPBELL MATTINSON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ POINTS – THE WINE FRONT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite flowers, lime blossom, white nectarine, pink grapefruit, toasted hazelnut, beeswax, sandalwood and subtle flint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is powerful and concentrated, yet there's extraordinary acidity, precision and length holding everything together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentration without sacrificing finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeppell Smith believes the wine can age beautifully for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 YEARS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't simply one of the best wines in the pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's one of the great Chardonnay names in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Sentio Captain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay – Macedon Ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $67 | 95 points Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen we get to one of my favourite emerging Chardonnay stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Catlow has developed a serious following for Chardonnay, making beautifully detailed wines from some fascinating Victorian sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shows a slightly fleshier, more generous side of Sentio while retaining the precision and structure that makes these wines so compelling. James Suckling specifically noted its more fleshy, mid-weighted personality compared with the typically skeletal Sentio style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach. Citrus. Stone fruit. Mineral. Savoury oak. Fine acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's generosity through the middle, but everything remains beautifully controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio is a name every serious Victorian Chardonnay drinker should have on their radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is a brilliant bottle with which to understand why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Heroes Original Vineyard Chardonnay – Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $75 | 96 Points Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we finish with one of Victoria's most exciting emerging producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Anti-Hero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot purchased fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Original Heroes Vineyard Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Rich highlighted its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite nectarine, quince, beeswax and grilled nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with the wine's genuine weight, intensity and fine line of acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard sits in the remarkably cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with sandstone, siltstone and sandy clay soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the numbers are extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit was harvested at just:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kg PER VINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore whole-bunch pressing and wild fermentation in French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt then spent ten months in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% second-fill French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo new oak required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal production?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eONLY 90 CASES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday's Philip Rich said he was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“blown away by the entire range of 2024s”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Heroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce people discover Heroes, these tiny-production wines aren't going to become easier to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Regions. Six Brilliant Producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what makes the pack so fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're travelling through some of Victoria's greatest Chardonnay country:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeelong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacedon Ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd each wine brings something completely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach \u0026amp; nectarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint \u0026amp; mineral drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaline freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazelnut \u0026amp; grilled nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully integrated French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious cool-climate acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture, power and length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Chardonnay Dream Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Salo Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYarra Valley | RRP $55 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Campbell Mattinson | 96 The R Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Gaffy \u0026amp; Neal The Peninsula Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMornington Peninsula | RRP $75 | 98 Jeremy Oliver | 97 Tim White | 96 Halliday | 96 The R Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2025 Bannockburn Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGeelong | RRP $75 | 96+ Halliday | 96 Wine Front \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Savaterre Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeechworth | RRP $120 | 97 Halliday | 97 Campbell Mattinson | 96+ Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2023 Sentio Captain's Creek Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMacedon Ranges | RRP $67 - 95 Halliday \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 2024 Heroes Original Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOtway Hinterland | RRP $75 | 96 Halliday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOTAL RRP $477\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Chardonnay is in an extraordinary place right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Victoria might just be leading the charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at this line-up:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaffy \u0026amp; Neal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBannockburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavaterre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't a passenger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've got established benchmarks sitting alongside some of the most exciting emerging Chardonnay producers in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've got tiny-production vineyard wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld and mature vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolcanic soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandstone and clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool maritime vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-country sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd some enormous critic scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Campbell Mattinson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Halliday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Wine Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut scores only tell part of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe real attraction is opening these six bottles side by side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet six decent glasses and you have one hell of a Victorian Chardonnay tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Yarra to Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Beechworth, Macedon Ranges and finally the Otway Hinterland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste how Chardonnay changes with site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow acidity changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow texture changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow oak changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow fruit expression changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes this pack so exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Iconic Victorian Chardonnays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Brilliant Producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined RRP $477.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria's Chardonnay Dream Team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 If serious Australian Chardonnay is your thing, this is the six-pack I'd want. 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