Sexy premium Pinot Noir release from Murdoch Hill, precise and pure. 98 points and likely in the running for the Halliday Wine Companion Pinot Noir of the Year. Only made in limited quantities.
The first single-vineyard release from Eden Valley’s 1895-planted Vinegarden block – a tiny-production Syrah that captures history, community and the charm of truly old vines.
Phase Three’s first Greenock release – old-vine fruit from Damon and Nathan Kalleske, made with a whole-bunch, hands-on approach and bottled in tiny numbers.
Phase Three’s Dero is Barossa Syrah done their way – tiny volumes, old-vine sites, a bit of Cabernet in the mix, and a whole lot of character packed into the bottle.
Garth Cliff’s Vino Volta has bottled a piece of Swan Valley history – a small-batch fortified Verdelho that shows just how special this region’s old traditions can be.
Andrew Kenny’s Clare project has always circled back to Riesling, and this old-vine Polish Hill River bottling shows exactly why the style has become the backbone of his label.
From Mac’s southern Gladysdale site, this shows a slightly fuller, more approachable side to his Chardonnay while keeping the same precision and detail.
From one of the Yarra’s most important Chardonnay sites, this shows Mac Forbes at his peak – lean, focused winemaking letting a great vineyard do all the talking.
A cult-favourite Riesling from Mac Forbes – off-dry, acid-charged and proof that a little sweetness, when done right, can make a wine even more addictive.