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Blended with a small percentage of multi-vintage reserve wines, the Altair boasts flavours of peach, strawberry, and grapefruit, balanced by a creamy mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate and Hamish and their team hand-pick every bunch, with whole-bunch pressing for fermentation in tanks. The pale pink hue of the rosé is achieved by blending the clear base with a small portion of red wine fermented separately. After tirage, each bottle is left for an extended second ferment, hand-riddled and disgorged in small batches. A low dosage rounds out the wine’s texture, highlighting its natural freshness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeviation Road’s approach is as much about passion as it is about precision. The Altair Sparkling Rosé shines as a reflection of Kate's French training and Hamish’s deep family ties to the region. 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Revered for his incredibly vinous expressions of terroir, Egly has been one of the leading figures of the grower Champagne movement for several decades.  Noted for his rich, intense, Pinot Noir dominant style, these are remarkable, cellar-worthy wines that paint a unique picture of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cuveé combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards across Ambonnay, with a little from Bouzy and Verzenay. The dosage is low (4g\/l), the fruit quality is excellent, the winemaking considered and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a classic representation of Egly's house style - a dry, firm, intense sparkling of prodigious length. 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Their ferments are wild and often long, they keep the dosage low across their range of cuveés, producing dry, mineral-charged wines with incredible drive and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 'Longitude' is a non-vintage cuveé comprised of vineyards located in Cramant, Avize, Oger, and Vertus. The hungry, shallow soils in these vineyards produce a style of Blanc de Blacs that is long, fine and mineral-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 'Latitude' is about breadth of flavour and richness, 'Longitude' is about precision and extension of flavour. 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After a run of wet La Niña years, this season delivered an estate white of incredible stature, but with a distinctly salty, structural edge that sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt hits the glass with an immediate sense of gravity, leaning heavily into a savoury, mineral-driven profile. Instead of loud fruit, you get crushed chalk, toasted green almonds, and an almost green olive salinity, with a quiet undercurrent of struck flint as always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape through the mouth is where the real drama happens. It feels incredibly compressed and deliberate, trading on skin-like phenolics and a pulpy texture rather than aggressive acid. It moves with absolute precision, carrying an intense, tight core that promises an incredibly long life ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the New World's finest white wines.  Extremely limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ethereal, creamy, and complex with slight al-dente texture lengthening the palate. Absolutely to die for. A magical experience. \"\u003cbr\u003e- Andrew Caillard MW (The Vintage Journal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a remarkable wine, one of incisive focus and attractive width of texture. It has few peers in its execution of style.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a calm and composed iteration of this wine, and it feels all just so. Outstanding.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There is an undoubted richness, a deep seam of flavour here that ranges long, underscored by firm phenolics and a bright acidity that lifts.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2023 Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is arguably Australia's most iconic Chardonnay. For decades, this Margaret River legend has been in a league of its own - a Grand Cru of the Southern Hemisphere, capable of standing alongside the world’s finest white wines. The 2023 release is one of the most decorated in recent memory, a near-perfect harvest at Leeuwin delivering power, complexity, and deft balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is hand-harvested, cooled, and partially whole-bunch pressed before undergoing 100% barrel fermentation in new French oak. Regular lees stirring builds texture and depth, and after 11 months in barrel, the wine is blended and bottled without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is intense and layered - nashi pear, finger lime, and lemon curd, lifted by white florals, brioche, and sesame praline. The palate is pure and precise, unfolding with waves of nectarine, white peach, and citrus zest, laced with graphite minerality, gentle spice, and a fine chalky finish. The acidity is vibrant yet refined, giving the wine tension, length, and serious ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark Australian Chardonnay, and, by the reviewers' reports, one that's destined to go down as one of the best ever from this prestigious address.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This brilliant Chardonnay will surely come to be ranked, not only amongst the best ever from this legendary estate, not only among the best from this thrilling region, but among the best Australia has ever made. This is Grand Cru quality at what has sadly become Village pricing. A profound Chardonnay destined to become a bucketlist wine... Leeuwin have made some mindbogglingly good Chardonnays over the years, but I think none better.”\u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A very powerful chardonnay, searingly intense and strongly structured, and needing more time yet to come into full harmony. Outstanding.”\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Power with precision. You can drink it now, sure, though ideally wait for all the components to mesh. It’s an outstanding release.”\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-leeuwin-art-series-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2024 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside the Pinot Noir, Tolpuddle’s Chardonnay has carved out a place as one of the most coveted white wines in the country. From its windswept site in the Coal River Valley, yields are naturally low – thanks in part to the notorious “hen and chicken” bunches and the relentless valley winds – but what fruit remains is intensely concentrated and characterful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release is every bit as compelling as you’d expect. Citrus and white peach sit at the core, layered with struck match, almond meal and a fine saline edge that speaks directly of its site. The palate is taut and driving, framed by crystalline acidity, yet there’s a creamy, flowing texture that gives the wine its quiet power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay that balances precision with depth – made to cellar but irresistible in its youth. Every vintage, Tolpuddle reminds us why Tasmania now sits at the forefront of Australia’s cool-climate Chardonnay story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-tolpuddle-vineyard-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2023 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeytesbury is one of Australia’s great modern Chardonnays, and the 2023 release is already being talked about as one of the finest yet. From a cool, late vintage in Margaret River, the wine marries extraordinary fruit purity with the kind of coiled, latent power that defines all the best vintages of this icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade exclusively from the revered Gingin clone, the grapes were hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in French oak barriques (52% new), before nine months in oak and a further seven months harmonising on full lees. The result is a wine of remarkable presence: pale in colour but bursting with flinty complexity, lemon biscuit, ocean spray and subtle savoury notes. On the palate, taut acid lines and fine phenolics drive grapefruit, clotted cream and ginger flavours into a finish of dazzling length .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics have been unanimous in their praise. It's one of the most celebrated vintages in this wine's long and decorated history. In short: this is benchmark Margaret River Chardonnay at the very top of its game. Magnificent now, but with at least a decade of development ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A true Grand Cru Chardonnay and one of the great Heytesburys.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-vasse-felix-heytesbury-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Precise and mineral driven... This will age slowly but surely over the next decade. There's only 200 dozen made in '24...\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBastard Hill may be the most aptly named site in the Yarra. Brutally steep and tough to farm, but it rewards the effort with Chardonnay of rare definition and drive. Originally planted for sparkling in 1986 by Ray Guerin, this is now one of the region’s great cool-climate sites - perched at 300–400m on volcanic loam, tucked deep in Gladysdale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release is only the second under Giant Steps’ stewardship and it’s already clear: this vineyard is a powerhouse. A compressed growing season delivered small bunches and piercing natural acidity. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to 500L puncheons, where it fermented wild. Only a quarter of the wine went through malo, dialling up tension rather than softening the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt smells like crushed seashells and citrus pith, with pink grapefruit, green apple skin, and flint in behind. The palate is linear and racy - lemon peel and pear over a mineral core, with just enough texture to flesh it out. It’s razor-sharp, pure, and built for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBastard by name, elite by nature. This is a new star in the Giant Steps Chardonnay lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GiantstepsVineyardmap_PNG_1024x1024_3bc85611-5d0c-482e-8555-12f6a95f35c9.jpg?v=1754281827\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-bastard-hill-vineyard-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Patrick Sullivan Ada River Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePat Sullivan’s work in the foothills of Mount Baw Baw is some of the most exciting Chardonnay winemaking in the country right now. The Ada River site is a tiny, one-hectare patch of dry-grown vines planted back in 1982. Sitting at 300m elevation on deep, red volcanic soils, it’s protected from the harsh snowfield winds by 360-degree windbreaks, allowing the fruit to develop incredible concentration without losing its cool-climate nerve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is a wine of real authority. It leads with white peach and citrus zest, but there’s a sophisticated savoury edge - think toasted hazelnut and a flicker of delicate spice. Pat gave this 10 months in barrique with 30% new oak, and while that provides a sturdy frame, it’s the volcanic \"crunch\" and mineral drive that defines the finish. This is about fruit, first and foremost, the oak a secondary player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a powerful Chardonnay that manages to stay bright and fresh. We’ve always loved how Pat lets these Gippsland sites speak for themselves, and the Ada River feels particularly settled and commanding this year. This is arguably one of the most exciting Chardonnays to enter the upper echelon of Australian wine in the past decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The stars are aligned, as this is the finest Ada River to date. Pristine yet powerful. Full of flavour yet everything corralled by fine acidity... There’s definition, complexity, layers of texture as the palate builds to a crescendo, allowing everything that is so great about this wine to fall into place.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Patrick Sullivan may just get his black belt for chardonnay from his 2025 releases... This is superb chardonnay, distinct for its styling and somewhat other-worldy for Australian chardonnay generally, in the best sense. 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Michael Corbett has spent the last decade focused on a single site - the Rende vineyard in Blewitt Springs - and his 'V' Grenache is now rightfully considered a benchmark for the region. This isn't your typical jammy Vale red; it’s about precision, detail, and showing off the distinct sandy terroir of Blewitt Springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage marks the tenth release of this wine. It was a season of extremes, starting with a wet spring before a February heatwave tightened the harvest window. Corbett hand-picked the 55-year-old bush vines in three stages to maintain balance. Two-thirds of the fruit was fermented as whole bunches for five weeks, then tucked away for 17 months in large 2200L Slavonian oak foudres. That extra time in old wood through a second winter is what gives the wine its seamless cohesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an elegant, highly aromatic Grenache, leading with lifted red berries, wild herbs, and a distinctive mineral edge. The palate is vibrant and deep, framed by fine-grained, silky tannins and a bright acidity that keeps everything focused. It has classic \"Blewitt Springs\" lacy texture but with serious underlying power. It’s drinking beautifully now but has the structure to evolve over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Vanguardist calling card, the defining wine. Deeply savoury and intense, layered, detailed, chiselled, seriously complex... It’s a wine that is so captivating on the nose… Another beautifully beguiling world-class grenache from Mr Corbett. Bravo.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wonderful finesse and perfume here. Give it a couple more years to come up.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Vanguardist V Grenache\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-vanguardist-v-grenache\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Vanguardist V Mourvedre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanguardist is one of just a handful of Australian producers championing Mourvèdre as a varietal wine. Michael Corbett is a staunch advocate for the variety, and this single-site expression from Blewitt Springs is a clear example of why. It’s grown just a stone's throw from his benchmark Grenache site, on the same sandy soils that define this pocket of the Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage captures that classic \"wild\" Mourvèdre personality. After a dry, warm run home into harvest, the fruit was hand-picked and fermented with about a third whole bunches. It spent 18 months in old French puncheons, including a second winter in oak, which has helped round out the variety's naturally boisterous tannins. It’s got the rare balance of being a \"big\" savoury wine that still feels light on its feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a very Rhone-adjacent style, loaded with blackberry, blueberry, and those signature gamey, wild herb notes. The mouthfeel is sinewy and chewy, with a distinct blood-orange acidity and a salty, mineral finish that pulls everything together. It’s a serious, complex red that’s built for the cellar, but it’s so well-knit that it’s hard to resist right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Umami notes, kombu and roasted nori. Bountiful, detailed, fine and unmistakably natural tannins complete an exceptional package.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Plum, spices, floral notes, an earthy new leather guttural thing lends great appeal, black pepper, almond paste, some green herb, but such perfume!.. Very good. Mataro fanciers will be well pleased.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Vanguardist V Mourvedre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-vanguardist-mourvedre\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Vanguardist V Syrah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Corbett is a wizard when it comes to flipping expectations, and this Barossa Syrah is the perfect example. While the Barossa is usually synonymous with \"big\" Shiraz, Michael approaches it through his signature lens of restraint and precision. Sourced from the McKenzie vineyard in Ebenezer, this comes from nine-generation farmers working sandy clay loam over solid limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season was a low-yield, high-quality affair. Windy conditions during flowering meant fewer bunches, but the fruit that remained had incredible intensity and deep colour. Michael hand-picked in mid-February (very early for the Barossa!), using about a third whole bunches and fermenting gently for a month. It then spent 15 months in two puncheons - one new and one older - giving it just enough frame without burying the fruit in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we sat down to taste this, it felt like a Barossa Shiraz made specifically for people who don't usually like Barossa Shiraz. It’s a lighter shade of the Barossa but remarkably drinkable and complex, sitting at a nimble 13.1% alcohol. It's got plenty of spice and dark fruit, but it’s the fine tannins and \"rocky\" mineral energy from that calcrete soil that really stand out. It’s a contemporary, sophisticated take on the region. Always full of surprises is Michael Corbett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This sits no more than medium in weight, sketched in charcoal and pencil rather than splashed with colour. There’s fruit intensity, concentration, but like other wines of the stable, spice and savouriness and structure are the guiding principles... Tannins, as always, are detailed, carefully extracted, compellingly instructive, leading to the table.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Some orange peel and floral mouth-perfume, finish has a boysenberry crispness, sappiness and excellent length. Engaging wine. Different. There’s so many layers to it. Give it some time, I’d say, though there’s no shortage of interest now.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Vanguardist V Syrah\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-vanguardist-v-syrah\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Vanguardist V Cinsault\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtremely limited - Only available in the Vangaurdist pack.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanguardist’s obsession with Rhône varieties has finally led Michael Corbett to Cinsault. After a one-off collab with Brash Higgins in 2023, Michael decided to make it a permanent fixture in the lineup. Sourced from the Lennon vineyard, these vines sit on heavy mottled clays near the ocean - soils that tend to give this usually \"light\" grape a bit more depth and density than you'd expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 season was the driest in over twenty years, resulting in a wine with serious intensity and a low 12.1% alcohol. Michael spent years working with this variety in the south of France, and that experience shows in the cellar. He used a third whole bunches and a long, six-week gentle ferment before ageing the wine in large 600L demi-muids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we tasted this with Michael, we were struck by how much character he's squeezed out of a relatively young vineyard. It’s got that signature Cinsault perfume - bright red berries and florals - but it’s backed by a savoury, earthy richness from those clay soils. It’s light-footed and incredibly fresh, but it has a \"serious\" edge that sets it apart from more simple, smashable versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Strawberry and raspberry with a kiss of sweetness, plenty of exotic spice, souk-y even, peanut shells, almond, lively perfume... So delicious. Such joy. Brings a huge smile to the face. I’m all about this style of wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is another new wine in the V range... It’s diaphanous, a veil of dried fruit and spice, dry toned yet lissom, and very good. 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Every parcel is treated with reverence: whole berry ferments for fragrance, open-top fermenters for texture, a mix of new and seasoned oak, and one third of the Cabernet gets the royal treatment with eight weeks on skins in a 3,500L oak cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a glorious wine. A wine of depth and quiet power. Dark fruit, fine tannins, just enough grip, and a savoury undercurrent that builds with every sip. It’s polished, but not flashy - in every sense a benchmark of the famous Yarra Valley Cabernet wine style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine destined for great things. Winemaker Sarah Crowe knocked this out of the park. It should be an essential part of any serious Australian cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points and 2026 Cabernet \u0026amp; Blends of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Classic cool-climate cabernet aromas of black cherry, blackcurrants, cedar, licorice and subtle iodine. 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As always, the winemaking is precise: hand-picked fruit, whole berries to boost fragrance, a few handfuls of frozen Viognier skins and Marsanne bunches added to select fermenters, then 15 months in fine French oak to knit it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex from the first swirl - black cherry, licorice, iodine, graphite - before opening into a wine of seamless texture and savoury length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is elegant, age-worthy Australian Shiraz at the very top of its game. One for collectors, one for the table, and one that Dr Carrodus would surely raise a glass to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Every sip and sniff shines a light on a new corner of the spice rack that is on offer here. White pepper ebbs and flows, a hint of salumi lifts then fades all the while there’s power and density but it never sits heavily.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An approachable and quite delicious Dry Red No. 2 that will provide copious amounts of enjoyment now and over the next 10–15 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Quite beautiful wine from this difficult vintage... Most appealing wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wine is drinking beautifully even now, though once the creaminess of the oak has had more time to settle in and down, it will be better again.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-2\" title=\"2023 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderhill is the more extroverted sibling in the Yarra Yering Shiraz family - generous, expressive and disarmingly drinkable from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a single block planted by Dr. Bailey Carrodus in 1973, this eight-acre patch at the western edge of the estate delivers Shiraz with muscle and charm in equal measure. Where Dry Red No. 2 broods, Underhill beams - showing plush dark fruits, cracked pepper, lavender and a whiff of smoked meats, all wrapped up in a supple, silken frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Sarah Crowe gives this wine a mix of whole bunch and whole berry ferments, time in both large format oak and seasoned puncheons, and a deft handling of tannin that keeps everything in check without dampening the wine’s natural swagger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious now, especially with a decant, but will cruise gracefully through the next 10–15 years if you can hold off. A benchmark cool-climate Shiraz, straight from one of Australia’s greatest sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s all bound by a supple acidity and finely wrought tannins, gentle in their guidance but resolute in their persistence, carrying it for an age to an eventual bright and fresh finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"While this may not quite have the staying power of the previous two vintages, it will still age gracefully for a decade, if not two!\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A wine that is always on the list of wines to watch in any vintage... Love this wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-yarra-yering-underhill-shiraz\" title=\"2023 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Agincourt is Yarra Yering’s take on a classic Aussie Claret, and it’s also the wine you’ll want to reach for while the big hitters are tucked away in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from vines planted in the early ’90s, this 80\/20 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec is all about balance and effortless drinkability. Cabernet brings its signature dark fruits, leafy aromatics and cool-climate finesse, while the Malbec adds plush texture and a juicy, purple-fruited mid-palate. It’s a seamless combo, handled gently by winemaker Sarah Crowe and aged in mostly seasoned oak to keep the fruit front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied, polished and complete, this is the most immediately delicious of Yarra Yering’s reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect snapshot of elegant, early-drinking Cabernet from one of Australia's great vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beautiful flavour and balance, all delivered with great elegance. Delicious wine which already drinks superbly, and will no doubt do so for many years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Good depth on the medium-bodied, finely tuned and gently crunchy palate. Lingers nicely and will give pleasure earlier than the '22.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vibrant and alive with energy.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-yarra-yering-agincourt-cabernet-malbec\" title=\"2023 Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Light Dry Red is Sarah Crowe’s playful nod to the so-called “Hunter River Burgundies” of the 1950s and ’60s – light, fragrant reds that were never Burgundian at all, but local Shiraz made for drinking young. Sarah takes that inspiration to the Yarra, blending Pinot Noir with Shiraz in a way that feels both nostalgic and distinctly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot brings perfume and bright red fruits; the Shiraz, fermented as 100% whole bunches, adds spice, structure and a little savoury grip. Nine months in old oak ties it all together, keeping the fruit at the centre. The result is a red that’s lifted, silky and effortless to drink – the kind of wine that disappears quickly at the table - something that feels and tastes premium that you don't need to wait a decade to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Yarra Yering at its most easygoing: fragrant, supple and made for right now. 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Approachable now but no problems cellaring this either over the next 3–5 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-yarra-yering-light-dry-red\" title=\"2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarra Yering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39433122971691,"sku":"Yarra Yering Masterclass Pack","price":589.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/YarraYeringMasterclassPack.webp?v=1775699564"},{"product_id":"2019-marius-symphony-shiraz","title":"2019 Marius Symphony Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Symphony is the finest, richest, most powerful Shiraz from the middle section of the Marius vineyard in McLaren Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine shows imperious strength. It's the kind of wine that booms out across the room thumping its fist, loudly proclaiming its place of origin. The rare red gravels on the Marius vineyard impart a quality to the grapes like no other site in Australia. Owner\/proprietor Roger Pike does is coaxes this individual character into the glass with a deft touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a wine that is going to look brilliant in 20+ years, this remarkable wine should be on your list for a number of reasons - not least of which is the incredible value it offers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39438358478891,"sku":"2019 Marius Symphony Shiraz","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/MariusSymphonyShiraz.png?v=1630639783"},{"product_id":"equipo-navazos-la-bota-59-manzanilla-pasada","title":"Equipo Navazos La Bota 59 Manzanilla Pasada","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite, aged Manzanilla Pasada, where the flor level is weakened, and gentle oxidation begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from a 15-butt solera (that is very small for sherry bodegas!), in La Guita, in the ancient heart of Sanlucar de Barrameda, that was begun in 1986 and barely touched since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper-coloured, intensely intense, salty as f*** but broad and textural.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Navazos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39438927986731,"sku":"Equipo Navazos La Bota 59 Manzanilla Pasada","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/EquipoNavazosLaBota59ManzanillaPasada.png?v=1632795067"},{"product_id":"equipo-navazos-la-bota-51-palo-cortado-viejisimo-bota-gf-375ml","title":"Equipo Navazos La Bota 51 Palo Cortado Viejisimo Bota GF 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GF in the 'Bota GF' stands for Gaspar Florido, who originally kicked off the source Solera with Palo Cortado, that most mysterious of sherry styles that sits between Amontillo and a light Oloroso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 1200 half bottles released from the one butt, part of a very old solera. 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The fruit is the star of the show with Joe's wines. It's no different with the Chardonnay. He makes no additions during winemaking with just a dab of sulphur keeping the wine fresh and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a limited release straight out of the Holyman cellar, with only a handful of bottles seeing the light of day. If you want a look at the brilliant 2020 release, you'll need to be quick!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoney Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39447423680555,"sku":"2020 Holyman Chardonnay Museum Release","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2019HolymanChardonnay_118d57b0-69a6-4c1a-bad4-a05872ef20c2.png?v=1631753944"},{"product_id":"nv-seppeltsfield-para-grand-tawny","title":"NV Seppeltsfield Para Grand Tawny","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack before Australia was all grown up and mature, fortified wines dominated the landscape. 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Rich in spice and roasted nuts, there is such great depth of flavour to this wine, all while still retaining bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSophisticated and alluring, the Rare Tawny lingers on the palate long after it has passed through, a truly iconic Aussie wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seppeltsfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39449190105131,"sku":"NV Seppeltsfield Para Rare Tawny","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NVSeppeltsfieldParaRareTawny_26b937a4-b7cc-41e6-bc78-57186774a784.png?v=1649828382"},{"product_id":"2019-mount-mary-masterclass-pack","title":"Mount Mary Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Mount Mary Reflexion Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Mount Mary Marli Russell RP1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Mount Mary Reflexion Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Mount Mary Marli Russell RP2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Mount Mary Reflexion Cabernets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Mount Mary Reflexion Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Mary Chardonnay is one of the most hunted wines in the country, usually requiring a spot on a long-standing mailing list and a serious investment to secure. The Réflexion Chardonnay is made from the estate's younger vines, which don't quite have the horsepower for the flagship label yet, but they are still grown on the same hallowed ground and handled by Sam Middleton with the exact same level of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam treats this fruit just like the iconic estate Chardonnay: full barrel fermentation and a healthy dose of solids to build in weight and a bit of \"chew.\" Because the vines are younger and the 2024 season was on the cooler side, the result is a fresher, more nimble style. It trades the massive, long-term cellar potential of its big brother for immediate, high-energy drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get citrus blossom, white stone fruit, and a clean, zesty line of acidity, all rounded out by a subtle creaminess from the oak. It’s not the world-beating flagship, but it gives you a clear look at what Sam can do with this grape at about a third of the price. If you want the Mount Mary pedigree without the triple-digit price tag, this is absolutely worth a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-mount-mary-reflexion-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Mount Mary Reflexion Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Mount Mary Marli Russell RP1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marli Russell label of Yarra Valley pioneers Mount Mary is named in honour of co-founder Marli Middleton, and her adventurous enthusiasm for the winery to explore new ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn line with this Mount Mary planted 7 Rhone varieties 16 years ago, ideally suited to the Valley's warming climate, including the three in this white blend - Marsanne, Roussanne and Clairette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its honeyed pears and ripe green melon, it’s got both presence and gorgeous texture. Tight, smokey lemongrass and herbal edges keep things straight and the scales balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn true Mount Mary style they’re well on their way to building another classic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-mount-mary-marli-russell-rp1\" title=\"2024 Mount Mary Marli Russell RP1\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Mount Mary Reflexion Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mount Mary Pinot Noir is one of the most coveted wines from this great estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Réflexion series offers an accessible look into the Mount Mary style. Sourced entirely from the property's younger vines, these wines are bottled only when winemaker Sam Middleton identifies a parcel that is stylistically distinct from the flagship estate blend. While the primary Mount Mary Pinot Noir is built for decades in the cellar, Réflexion is crafted to be approachable and expressive in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release is a bright, high-energy Pinot that leans into a \"crunchier\" framework. It leads with an inviting bouquet of wild strawberry, ripe cranberry, and quince paste, with just a hint of oak spice in the background. Despite its lighter colour, the wine carries impressive concentration and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a Pinot of considerable charm and persistence that gives you a glimpse of the Mount Mary pedigree at a fraction of the usual price. Only a small amount of the Reflexion wines are bottled and they are never available for long. With Mount Mary and Pinot Noir on the label, this will fly quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-mount-mary-reflexion-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Mount Mary Reflexion Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Mount Mary Marli Russell RP2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld guard icons are not always known for tinkering with a winning formula. But the considered experimentation in the Marli Russell reds brings these Rhone-inspired beauties well beyond mere project wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after Sam Middleton’s grandmother, this range is the result of a long-term experiment with Rhône varieties on the estate. 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Whole berries, wild ferments, a short spell on skins, then time in large oak and concrete before bottling it with no fining and no filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s got a real Mornington weight and presence to it. Ripe red fruits, a flicker of spice, and a smooth ride of tannin through the finish. When we tasted the 2025, we commented that it feels like Barney's pulled back on the structure and upped the slurpability in this release. It's hard to picture a better value entry into Mornington Pinot than this little beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our most popular wines every year. How Barney manages to get this quality at this price point never ceases to amaze us but we're glad he does and hope he never stops!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The value belies the quality as there’s always a lot of detail to this range, yet it's so approachable... A wine you want to drink on a cold day while staying toasty in front of a fire.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-garagiste-le-stagiaire-pinot-noir\" title=\"2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rayner Vineyard is legendary for its Shiraz, but the old-vine Grenache plantings on the deep sand of the western edge are arguably Andre Bondar's best assets on the property. Planted in 1970 and entirely dry-grown, this section naturally yields small, highly concentrated berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage threw up a massive challenge, with exceptionally dry conditions cutting yields by a brutal 50%. To save the wine, Andre adapted, pulling in some adjacent vines and, for the first time, incorporating about 30% younger-vine fruit from 10-year-old bush vines planted upslope. This pivot turned out to be a masterstroke - while the old vines provide the baseline power and concentration, the younger fruit adds a beautiful layer of freshness and aromatic lift that defines the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winery, the philosophy remains low-intervention. Fermented with about 20% whole bunches for a touch of savoury grip and perfume, the wine spent six months maturing in old French oak and ceramic eggs before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. It's a lighter, savoury-leaning, and incredibly pure McLaren Vale Grenache, though the '25 is a bit darker and plumper than the past couple of releases. It’s just a thoughtful, confident, and deeply expressive red that lets the sand and the season do all the talking. Outstanding value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s a deepness to this, and some levity. It feels spicier, earthier, less buoyantly red-fruited, although the cranberry, pomegranate and redcurrant notes are there, along with black cherry, spiced plum, raspberry compote, Baharat spicing and, discreetly, the crackling dry herbs of whole-bunch fermentation, a rusted-iron note, too. There’s fine tension, savouriness and drive. Give it a little time. It won't disappoint.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-bondar-rayner-vineyard-grenache\" title=\"2025 Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Varney Wines Mencia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMencia hasn't quite taken over McLaren Vale the way Touriga or Nero d'Avola have, but if Alan Varney keeps making wines like this, it might just catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat started as an experimental release back in 2020 has now graduated to the main lineup, and for good reason. Sourced from Oliver's Taranga in the Seaview sub-region, this 2024 release shows exactly why this Spanish native has such a solid future in the Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan keeps the winemaking pretty simple - just nine days on skins and a short spell in Burgundy barrels. It’s definitely on the fresher side of things. You get a bright, medium-bodied red that balances juicy red fruit with some really interesting exotic spice and gamey aromatics. It’s a mid-weight red, with tannins that are super approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's drinking great straight away but has the balance to keep for another three to five years if you want to see where it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Such a characterful wine, with the making teasing out layers in the fruit, rather than layering inputs in. Thoughtful. Individual. Delicious.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-varney-wines-mencia\" title=\"2024 Varney Wines Mencia\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"166\"\u003eWith Bordeaux in their blood, the Portet family have always had a soft spot for cabernet blends, and the Fontaine Cabernets is their way of showing that pedigree in an easy, everyday style. The 2024 is cabernet sauvignon at the core, with merlot, malbec and cab franc rounding things out, all from vineyards scattered across the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eThe season was cool and steady, giving fruit that’s vibrant and finely balanced. Hand-picked, gently fermented, then aged for 10 months in French oak (only a splash of new), it’s a wine that feels polished without being fussy. Medium-bodied, full of dark berries and violets, with silky tannins that make it just glide along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eAnd while it’s made to be approachable, this vintage really over-delivered - it picked up 95 points from the Halliday Wine Companion and impressively went on to win the Trophy for Best Red Wine at the Yarra Valley Wine Show. Pretty amazing for something still comfortably under $30 a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eThis is Bordeaux know-how with Yarra freshness, and one of the best-value reds you’ll come across. Back up the truck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e\"An excellent edition of this perennially good and well-priced wine... One of the Yarra's absolutely best buys.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-dominique-portet-fontaine-cabernets\" title=\"2024 Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mercer Tempranillo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAaron Mercer is a massive fan of Tempranillo’s potential in Australia, especially in a high-altitude spot like Orange. He’s built this 2025 release in a deliberate Joven style, which is just a fancy way of saying it’s made for freshness and immediate drinking rather than being tucked away in a cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we tried this Temp the word \"gluggable\" kept coming up. It’s a mid-weight red that really celebrates the bright, crunchy fruit you get from those cooler slopes. Aaron avoids heavy oak here to let the fruit do the talking, so you get heaps of plush cherries and raspberries with a nice little savoury hit of dried herbs on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an unpretentious, easy-going red that’s perfect for a mid-week pasta or a casual BBQ. If you’re after something vibrant and smashable that doesn't overcomplicate things, this hits the spot perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vivid with acaí, blueberries and violet florals. This is very fresh and opulent with purple fruit, turned black earth and poppy seed spice... This is expert handling of the variety and a wine that has a long life ahead.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mercer-tempranillo\" title=\"2025 Mercer Tempranillo\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Vanguardist Oeno Syrah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first release of the Oeno Syrah is another impressive addition to Michael Corbett’s growing line-up - a wine that mainlines the essence of Blewitt Springs through a modern, finely tuned lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced entirely from Michael's beautiful Rende Vineyard, where old vines dig deep into the region’s sandy soils, this Syrah was fermented with 40% whole bunches before spending 14 months in one and two-year-old thick-stave puncheons. The approach keeps everything fresh and detailed, making a Shiraz in a more approachable mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s bright and perfumed: all blue and red fruits, cracked pepper, herbs and spice with a savoury, earthy edge that pulls everything together. The palate is finely structured, with a mineral thread running through it and tannins that shape rather than dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a debut release, this is a remarkably complete Syrah: pure, composed and full of energy. A wine that proves once again why Corbett’s touch with southern Australian reds is among the best in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Syrah by name, Syrah by nature. There’s a cool character here, even though the wine is nicely ripe, a hazelnut feel to tannin, with a nutty and fresh finish of excellent length, closing with some orange peel and juicy acidity. Bang on.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-vanguardist-oeno-syrah\" title=\"2024 Vanguardist Oeno Syrah\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40770737504299,"sku":"Halliday Heroes Reds Pack","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/HallidayHeroesRedsPack_1.png?v=1782962655"},{"product_id":"discover-garagiste-wines-pack","title":"Garagiste Wines Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Garagiste Balnarring Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother fantastic release here of one of Victoria's best-value Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarney Flanders pulls from a tidy mix of Mornington vineyards here, anchored by 25-year-old vines across Balnarring, Merricks North, Merricks and Tuerong. All whole-bunch pressed, wild fermented in big 500L puncheons, and left alone on lees for seven months. Just long enough to get the palate weight ramped up a fraction before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGee, it looks good, even at this early stage of its life. There’s a cool glide to the palate - citrus skin, white nectarine, maybe a flick of jasmine - with a subtle nip of oak and a gentle creamy ripple from partial malo. It's class-act Chardonnay that feels much more premium than the price tag suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is never a lot of this wine around and given the value on offer, it's no wonder. Great buying.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Great value, great wine. A lovely balance of citrus and white nectarine with ginger flower and a neat tug of phenolics. The palate is neatly composed, with a flutter of light lees and juicy acidity. Up there as one of my go-to drinks because everything about it is just right.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is juicy and flavoursome... It’s such a tasty Chardonnay. Everything is in the right place.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, Barney Flanders takes a selection of some of his favourite Pinot parcels from his Mornington sites - Balnarring, Red Hill, Merricks Grove and now Merricks North - and throws down a Pinot that makes the rest of the $35ish crowd in the region look a bit undercooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerricks North leads the blend this year, with plush, perfumed Dijon clones lifting the deep, structural MV6 from the other sites. Whole berries, wild ferments, a short spell on skins, then time in large oak and concrete before bottling it with no fining and no filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s got a real Mornington weight and presence to it. Ripe red fruits, a flicker of spice, and a smooth ride of tannin through the finish. When we tasted the 2025, we commented that it feels like Barney's pulled back on the structure and upped the slurpability in this release. It's hard to picture a better value entry into Mornington Pinot than this little beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our most popular wines every year. How Barney manages to get this quality at this price point never ceases to amaze us but we're glad he does and hope he never stops!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The value belies the quality as there’s always a lot of detail to this range, yet it's so approachable... A wine you want to drink on a cold day while staying toasty in front of a fire.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-garagiste-le-stagiaire-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Garagiste Balnarring Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalnarring always shows the more generous, dark-fruited side of what Barney Flanders does down on the Mornington Peninsula. While his Merricks site is all about wind-swept structure, this patch of old vines on richer soils turns out a pinot with a bit more flesh on its bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 season required some quick thinking and sharp harvest dates to keep that essential cool-climate freshness intact. In the shed, Barney keeps his hands off the wheel, letting wild yeasts do the job before a quiet spell in seasoned French oak. He doesn't filter or fine the juice, leaving all the natural grit and personality right there in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pours a bright, translucent ruby colour. It jumps out of the glass with a deep, briary mix of sour cherries, forest twigs and a cool, earthy bitter edge. The mouthfeel is satisfyingly pulpy with a tight line of native acidity and fine, stemmy tannin that keeps the whole thing savoury and structural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality Pinot from a modern Mornington star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wine provided one of those “gosh the flavours are still going” moments. This is elite juice for a completely reasonable price.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Garagiste Balnarring Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-garagiste-balnarring-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garagiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40789381414955,"sku":"Garagiste Wines Masterclass Pack","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Garagiste_Pack.png?v=1782303233"},{"product_id":"2021-mount-pleasant-maurice-oshea-shiraz","title":"2021 Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maurice O'Shea Shiraz might be the most under-the-radar great Australian red, seemingly known only to Hunter aficionados. It deserves greater presence and recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is Mount Pleasant's flagship wine, and sits at the top of its Shiraz pyramid. Only made in great years, it is a masterpiece of blending, taking the best fruit from the estate's standout vineyards - Old Hill, Old Paddock, Rosehill 1946 and 1965 Vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a flowing, magic carpet ride of bright fruit, lively acidity, silky tannin and displays the quiet intensity inherent to great wine.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCould cellar for half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Pleasant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40802891825195,"sku":"2021 Mount Pleasant Maurice O'Shea Shiraz","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/MauriceOshea_1.png?v=1686196620"},{"product_id":"2023-varney-wines-mencia","title":"2023 Varney Wines Mencia","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points \u0026amp; Top 100 Wines of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright colour; a haunting herbal\/dark cupboard bouquet... and that Varney touch of freshness on the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Halliday (The Weekend Australian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as much Mencia among the vineyards of McLaren Vale, as, say Touriga - that seems to the grape 'de jour'. But more wines like this elegant, lacy beauty from Alan Varney and lots of this native Spanish grape might find its way in to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a small plot in Seaview, this is a bright, lifted, medium-bodied red with some exotic spice and game meat aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine days on skins, short time in Burgundy barrels then bottled. Just 88 dozen bottles made. Not sure how much drinking that works out to per day...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varney Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957815554091,"sku":"2023 Varney Wines Mencia","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/VarneyMencia_8d175b19-3068-4ae7-b61c-7c3396143d84.png?v=1701313156"},{"product_id":"2020-schubert-block-b-pinot-noir","title":"2020 Schubert Block B Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eKai Schubert's masterpiece is his Block B Pinot, a small production of Dijon clone Pinot Noir, aged in mostly new French oak for 18 months, and designed to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour odd years from vintage and this is looking damn fine. It's still powerful and tense, with a velvety dark fruit core and some lingering, quality tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity is the key - there's earthiness and minerality, depth and subtlety. 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