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It's a rare bird, this Cabernet.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The ultimate Bordeaux blend, both in theory and reality. Almost butterfly wing transparency, yet compelling intensity and length, the flavours spanning cassis to blueberry to plum and blackcurrant, all with a textured backing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Mount Mary 'One Little Hill'\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0brDAeIfm1k\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Mary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14551523229739,"sku":"2016 Mount Mary Quintet","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/MountMaryQuintet_fd6117a8-a044-4c3f-ae16-ba7ccbf3e0b2.webp?v=1760921285"},{"product_id":"nv-billy-button-wildflower-prosecco","title":"NV Billy Button Prosecco","description":"\u003cp\u003eJo Marsh has a long history of making top quality sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a past life, she was the sparkling maker at Seppelts, making some of the country's most iconic sparkling wines. For her own label, given her love of Italian varieties, it was always going to be a Prosecco in her range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe makes this in a crisp, refreshing style. It's fresh and fruity, yet finishes dry making easy to keep coming back for another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect any time, anywhere sparkling and top value to boot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Button","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31496284274731,"sku":"NV Billy Button Prosecco","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NV_Billy_Button_Wildflower_Prosecco.png?v=1582011768"},{"product_id":"nv-chambers-rutherglen-muscat","title":"NV Chambers Rutherglen Muscat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chambers family have been making Rutherglen wines for more than 150 years. 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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. The palate is simultaneously concentrated, structured and refined, finishing with an ironstone minerality.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very smart cabernet blend, albeit very young at this stage and ideally should be cellared a few years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I suspect some pretty good fruit has found its way into this exceptional wine from the challenging vintage. Old vines in difficult times show their worth.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If ever the word classic was apt, it’s here and now.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/274013701\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-1\" title=\"2023 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dry Red No. 2 is Yarra Yering’s ode to the Rhône, a co-fermented blend with a distinctly Australian accent - layered, poised, and utterly seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally dreamed up by the visionary Dr Bailey Carrodus, this wine is almost entirely Shiraz this year with a tiny splash of Viognier - an old-world blueprint reimagined through a Yarra Valley lens. 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. While the Dry Reds remain wines for the cellar, the Light Dry Red is Sarah’s invitation to open, pour, and simply enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Loads of flavour and a touch of grip on the delicious, medium-bodied and impeccably balanced palate. 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":"giant-steps-2020-single-vineyard-chardonnay-pack","title":"Giant Steps Single Vineyard Chardonnay Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Giant Steps Single Vineyard wines are benchmarks for the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the complete set of their 2024 Chardonnays. Pristine, elegant, exquisitely well balanced, the 2024s are looking excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are right at the top of the pile for Yarra Valley Chardonnay. A true treat for any serious Chardonnay drinker and a masterclass in the expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jgKwW4I0jYQ?si=YUhRgnKI0UBmE0Oi\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Another salivating and seductive Sexton Chardonnay... The beautifully balanced and tightly coiled palate is underpinned by its concentration and intensity. Finishes saline and extremely long.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted by Phil Sexton himself in 1997, this vineyard sits on shallow clay-loam soils at the foot of the Warramate Ranges. It’s one of the lower-altitude sites in the Giant Steps portfolio, and always the first to be picked—typically delivering the boldest and most generous of their single-vineyard Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage, a warmer, more traditional Yarra Valley season, has brought added precision and a saline, citrus-driven line to the usual Sexton generosity. Handpicked fruit was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in 500L French puncheons (20% new), with nine months on lees building quiet volume and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s stone fruit flesh, preserved lemon, almond meal and flinty reduction in the mix, but the palate is where this wine sings - layered, textural, and cut with crystalline acidity. A flick of cashew and white spice drifts on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a fuller expression than Tarraford or Applejack, but in 2024 it walks the line beautifully. Always a crowd favourite, this vintage feels just that bit more focused. Delicious straight up, but built to go the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-bastard-hill-vineyard-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points \u0026amp; No. 12 in the James Suckling Top 100 Australian Wines of 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A notably complete single-vineyard bottling, with an excellent balance of tension and power.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched high in the cool reaches of Gladysdale, Applejack is best known for shaping some of the Yarra’s most poised Pinot. But in recent vintages, its potential for Chardonnay has become undeniable - particularly in warmer years like 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis site sits at 300 metres, with east-facing slopes and basalt-rich soils that deliver fruit with piercing acidity and fine-boned structure. The 2024 growing season was warm and relatively early and the Chardonnay here benefited hugely - ripening with clarity, energy, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in 500L puncheons (only 15% new), it spent nine months on lees to build tension and shape. No stirring, no fining - just a clear expression of site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a tightly coiled, mineral Chardonnay with citrus pith, white nectarine, and a gentle thread of almond and struck flint. There’s a saline edge and mouth-watering line that makes it incredibly moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplejack Chardonnay is always limited and getting more so - this 2024 release might be the most finely detailed yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Opulent and creamily textured, with a fine vein of acidity running through the wine that gives it both structure and length.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarraford has always danced to its own rhythm. Nestled in a protected valley in Tarrawarra, it’s technically a warm site but the shelter creates a unique cool pocket, extending hang time and building complexity without sacrificing freshness. This subtle edge has made Tarraford one of the most characterful Chardonnay vineyards in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage plays to its strengths. A fast and furious season led to pristine fruit with beautiful line and shape. Handpicked and whole-bunch pressed, the juice went to 500L puncheons (20% new) for wild fermentation. Nine months on lees brings polish, not weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Chardonnay with serious power. Layers of ripe stone fruit and lemon curd ride alongside preserved lemon, flint, and salted oatmeal. The palate builds through creamy lees texture and finishes taut, with a long, pithy flick of grapefruit and crushed shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage after vintage, Tarraford delivers one of the most distinctive Chardonnays in the Giant Steps line-up - broader than Applejack, more savoury than Sexton. A benchmark release from a vineyard that never misses.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GiantstepsVineyardmap_PNG_1024x1024_3bc85611-5d0c-482e-8555-12f6a95f35c9.jpg?v=1754281827\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-tarraford-vineyard-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39438456717355,"sku":"Giant Steps Single Vineyard Chardonnay Pack","price":345.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GiantStepsSingleVineyardChardonnays.webp?v=1767579785"},{"product_id":"2019-eldridge-estate-wendy-chardonnay","title":"2019 Eldridge Estate Wendy Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iconic Eldridge Estate, spearheaded by David Lloyd, is one of the jewels in the crown of Mornington Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery berry that goes into this glorious Chardonnay is picked from their home estate. It's the very best Chardonnay produced from each season; the best of the best fruit crafted into a cuvee in honour of the late Wendy Lloyd (who had the nickname \"Queen of Chardonnay\"). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is treated with the utmost respect; pressed gently, fermented in the best French oak with a small amount of solids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's great intensity here. It's a Chardonnay with explosive power derived from the rich Mornington soil. It makes a statement about its home and its maker. It's a great thing to drink. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eldridge Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39521837580331,"sku":"2019 Eldridge Estate Wendy Chardonnay","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2019EldridgeEstateWendyChardonnay.png?v=1637024636"},{"product_id":"2019-jamsheed-wandin-syrah","title":"2019 Jamsheed Wandin Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wandin Syrah is a sensational addition to the JAmsheed range of single site Syrahs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is at Wandin East in the Yarra Valley and is organically farmed and sits atop grey loam soils streaked with volcanic clay. The cooler Yarra Valley climate provides a stark contrast to Gary's other prized Syrah vineyards, with this wine all about pepper, spice and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a real treat and a fine example of why the Yarra makes some of the finest cool climate Syrahs in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamsheed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39567577153579,"sku":"2019 Jamsheed Wandin Syrah","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2018JamsheedWandinSyrah_92b34100-c7ab-4a54-8b35-5275e9684d73.png?v=1636597051"},{"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. The RP2 is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Shiraz that trades heavy-handed ripeness for the finesse that Mount Mary is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season was a game of two halves; a cooler start provided a taut, mineral edge, while a dry February ripened the Grenache and Shiraz beautifully. It’s light-to-medium bodied and very refreshing. You get bright pomegranate and wild strawberry notes that transition into a more brooding mid-palate, all held together by seamless, silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a sophisticated, Southern Rhône-inspired blend from one of the Yarra's most famous addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-mount-mary-marli-russell-rp2\" title=\"2024 Mount Mary Marli Russell RP2\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Mount Mary Reflexion Cabernets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéflexion Cabernets offers a more immediate, generous take on the BDX blend from the iconic Mount Mary in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from younger estate vines and selected parcels that didn’t fit stylistically with their legendary Quintet, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and a dash of Petit Verdot is all about approachability and drinkability now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s absolutely delicious, showing dark berries, graphite, bay leaf and gentle cedar from a measured touch of oak. The palate is medium-bodied and neatly shaped, with fine tannins and a clean, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great choice if you love the classic Mount Mary feel but want something that’s drinking well now - or something to see you through while the Quintet slumbers in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Magnificent perfume... plum compote, dried fig and juicy black cherry. Lusty flavour with a coolness underlying.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-mount-mary-reflexion-cabernets\" title=\"2023 Mount Mary Reflexion Cabernets\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Mary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39590514720811,"sku":"Mount Mary Masterclass Pack","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/MountMaryMasterclassPack.webp?v=1777862198"},{"product_id":"2019-domaine-plageoles-gaillac-le-braucol","title":"2019 Domaine Plageoles Gaillac Le Braucol","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for freshness, interest and easy drinking, look no further. This is the wine for you. Made entirely from Braucol, it was fermented with 50% whole bunches and in concrete tanks. For the uninitiated, this is a wine which would look best with a slight chill - half an hour or so in the fridge before serving would be great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSappy, juicy, spicy and, most importantly, easy, this is definitely for the glouglou crowd. It does have a concentration of red berries and cassis at it's core, but the acid is bright and crunchy, making it as refreshing as a red wine can be. There is a great lick of dried herbs, spices and bramble leaves which make for great complexity too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert \u0026 Bernard Plageoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39775820283947,"sku":"2019 Domaine Plageoles Gaillac Le Braucol","price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2019DomainePlageolesGaillacLeBraucol_1.png?v=1642371268"},{"product_id":"2021-fetherston-camellia-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2021 Fetherston Camellia Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eYarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon consistently has wonderful qualities such as freshness, some spice, and silky tannins. These factors are delivered in spades in the Fetherston Camellia Cabernet Sauvignon, which is elegant, balanced and textured, without a hint of greenness to it. 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Fresh, pure and elegantly crafted, these Villages wines always offer great value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three wines were our pick of his latest releases. Try a bottle of each for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivar Ferguson-Mayer is clearly his father’s son - same fearless approach in the winery, same instinct for texture and energy - but his own style is already coming through. This 2025 Villages Shiraz shows it perfectly: lifted, spicy and deliciously drinkable without being overtly herbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from ten-year-old vines in Coldstream, north-facing and planted to clone 1654. Rivar’s gone hard on the whole bunch this year - about half the ferment - and it shows in the perfume and fine, chalky tannins that give the wine its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s light on its feet but full of flavour: dark cherry, blood orange, dried herbs and a little cured-meat savouriness. There’s grip, freshness, and just enough wildness to keep it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best-value Yarra Syrahs on the market, and maybe the pick of the reds releases this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mayer-bloody-hill-villages-shiraz\" title=\"2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivar Ferguson-Mayer continues to hit his stride with this fresh, mid-weight take on Yarra Cabernet. It’s made in the family shed at Bloody Hill, but the fruit comes from de Bortoli's in Coldstream - the same patch of the valley that’s home to some of the region’s most elegant reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Cabernet done the Mayer way: picked early, wild fermented, no heavy oak, and just a touch of Merlot and Petit Verdot to round out the edges. It’s bright, pure and aromatic - think blackcurrant, bay leaf and a little pomegranate lift - with that lovely cool-climate crunch that keeps you coming back for another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s supple, juicy and already drinking beautifully, but with enough fine tannin to give it shape. You won’t find many Cabernets this honest and this easy to love for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mayer-bloody-hill-villages-cabernet-sauvignon\" title=\"2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Cabernet Sauvignon\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot comes off the young vines on the Mayer family’s home block - the actual Bloody Hill. “You walk up and down it and you’ll know why I call it Bloody Hill,” Timo likes to say. It’s a slope that’ll test your legs, but it gives fruit with incredible lift and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivar Ferguson-Mayer is steering this one his own way. He’s pulled back on the whole bunches, chasing brightness and immediate drinking appeal instead of the wild, savoury edge his dad is known for. The fruit was mostly destemmed, wild fermented and aged in old oak for six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're left with a deliciously light, juicy Pinot packed with red cherry, cranberry and gentle spice. It’s fresh, effortless and made for drinking, not cellaring, not showing off, just pure, unadulterated Pinot from a proper bit of Yarra dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mayer-bloody-hill-villages-pinot-noir\" title=\"2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Bloody Hill Rosé, Mayer-style - Syrah picked off the Coldstream home block, given just a night on skins, then pressed and sent straight to barrel for a slow, wild ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s pale, dry and demure, full of red berries, spice and a faint herbal edge that keeps it fresh. This is delicate and barely blushed, with crisp, lively fruit and a lovely, gentle texture from the barrel work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Rivar Ferguson-Mayer, it’s the sort of rosé you'll open a second bottle without thinking twice. Light, savoury and moreish, it’s built for balcony afternoons, park picnics or wherever good company happens to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mayer-bloody-hill-villages-rose\" title=\"2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Rose\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA satisfying rendition of Yarra Valley Chardonnay from the second generation Rivar Ferguson-Mayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an elegant, mineral-driven Chardonnay from a cool site. It's made with little tinkering, from Mendoza clone fruit grown on a former Bress site in the Yarra, whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old barrels with no new oak and no malo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all the Bloody Hill wines, it's about capturing freshness and easy drinking appeal as a young wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's cool, fleshy with a crisp, clean finish. It's a delicious, if not A-typical modern expression of the Yarra Valley from a young winemaker on the come up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mayer-bloody-hill-villages-chardonnay\" title=\"2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere his father's wines may be known for their funk and wildness these releases from young Rivar Mayer are more classic in their styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Gris is spot on for those looking for a traditional look at the variety that offers a little more texture than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comes from a neighbouring vineyard in Healesville. Freshness and clarity of fruit is front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's so good to see a more traditional styling of Gris that is still made with intention and attention to detail. Very easy to drink and lots to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mayer-bloody-hill-villages-pinot-gris\" title=\"2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Pinot Gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timo Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40743810367531,"sku":"Mayer Bloody Hill Tasting Pack","price":219.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/MayerBloodyHillTastingPack_9cd58af1-8493-4743-8ad6-bdd854161738.webp?v=1762148216"},{"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. 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A quality Pinot Grigio from Dave and super value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arfion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40885638135851,"sku":"2023 Arfion Pinot Grigio","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/ArfionPinotGrigio_32e8bbed-b29a-4f00-8ad7-82a432eff546.png?v=1694485427"},{"product_id":"vignerons-schmolzer-brown-single-vineyard-pack","title":"Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026 Brown Single Vineyard Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Brunnen Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thorley Riesling is grown by Tessa \u0026amp; Jeremy at VS\u0026amp;B high up on their small vineyard in Stanley outside Beechworth. It's frightfully cold up there on the property, perfect conditions for growing fine-boned, delicate Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy has spent a vintage at the great Keller Wines in the Rheinhessen, and Tessa is obsessed with the variety - it's fair to say they know their way Riesling. With this wine, made from their own home-grown fruit, no stone is left unturned getting this to its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast to their King Valley Rieslings, this is close to bone dry. A little time in old oak fills out the texture and will allow for excellent ageing potential. It's a gorgeous wine made in very small quantities.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Achingly beautiful! After a \"limit-testingly cold\" '22 vintage, Thorley is back big time in '23 and hitting some gorgeous high notes. Riesling lovers, especially, are in for a real treat... it is undoubtedly a wine of poise and lasting beauty.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-vignerons-schmolzer-brown-thorley-riesling\" title=\"2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeechworth and Chardonnay are synonymous now, thanks to the great vineyards of the region (Giaconda, Sorrenberg, Domenica et al) and here's a new name to enter that class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorley is a pint-sized property planted by husband and wife, Jeremy Schmolzer and Tessa Brown. It's a much higher altitude site than those names previously mention and so produces a finer, more detailed expression of Chardonnay, that's not without the classic Beechworth power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's long and fine, beautifully balanced and if the track record of their Brunnen Chardonnay (from the vineyard across the road) is anything to go by, it should cellar beautifully too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What a great drink. A Chardonnay with a soul... very refreshing, yet gentle in its form, acidity, and just a sprinkle of salt, giving this wine that minerally feel you long for. Summa summarum, the picture is crystal clear—it’s a delicious wine with class and character.\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-vignerons-schmolzer-brown-thorley-chardonnay\" title=\"2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Brunnen Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brunnen vineyard is set amongst spectacular Australian bushland high on the hill behind Beechworth. Its high altitude and rugged soils make a perfect setting for high-class Burgundian varieties, like this Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a gorgeous, thought-provoking style of Pinot that has gotten better and better each season Tessa and Jeremy have been tending to this fruit. It has remarkable fruit purity, accents of earth, herbs and spice, and an elegance to it that is often missing in Beechworth Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the finest examples of Pinot Noir to be found from the region and highly worth investigating for lovers of quality Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fine tannins, fine detail. It paints a picture. Moody Pinot. Charming.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-vignerons-schmolzer-brown-brunnen-pinot-noir\" title=\"2023 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Brunnen Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Nebbiolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of patient watching and waiting, the Nebbiolo vines from Tessa and Jeremy's Thorley vineyard has finally been captured in a bottle, and boy what a result we have here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNebbiolo in Australia has at times struggled to find an identity, but the high hills surrounding Beechworth, a region better known for quality Nebbiolo in Australia than almost any other, possibly could be this grape's ideal home away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch is the VS\u0026amp;B signature, this is fine-tuned, elegant, and full of detail. It carries a freshness and vitality unseen in most Australian Nebbiolo, without sacrificing any varietal and regional character. It's such a beautiful drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Burrow the nose in the perfume and you’ll find yourself in a delicious world of alpine Nebbiolo... The tannin and acidity have such tension upfront that the flavour really opens up only in the back end. Impressive and utterly tasty.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-vignerons-schmolzer-brown-thorley-nebbiolo\" title=\"2022 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Nebbiolo\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Thorley Syrah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love elegant, detailed, perfumed, Northern Rhone-inspired Syrah\/Shiraz, then look no further.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTessa and Jeremy's site, their \"first child\", is the Thorley vineyard. It sits high in the back hills of Beechworth near the township of Stanley, with the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003evines all lovingly planted by friends and family. 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