{"title":"Women in Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the needle has certainly shifted over the last couple of decades, the fact remains that women in wine are under-represented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are lucky enough to work with dozens of Australia's and the world's finest female winemakers and grape-growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find a selection of their excellent wares below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nv-deviation-road-altair-sparkling-rose-1","title":"MV Deviation Road Altair Sparkling Rosé","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Altair Sparkling Rosé you can see the love of this wine style from husband and wife winemaking partners, Kate \u0026amp; Hamish Laurie. C\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eontinuing a five-generation winemaking tradition, the couple crafts each bottle at their Longwood winery in the Adelaide Hills using Méthode Traditionnelle techniques. Kate’s love for all things French led her to train in Champagne, and that influence shines through in every aspect of this wine. Meanwhile, Hamish, with a family history rooted deep in South Australia's wine industry, takes on roles from overseeing operations to being the chief tractor driver and blending partner – embodying a hands-on spirit that keeps Deviation Road running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 base vintage for the Altair Sparkling Rosé is sourced from high-altitude sites in the Lenswood and Piccadilly Valley regions, a perfect setting for slow-ripening Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay. Pinot Noir and Meunier provide structure and ripe red fruit, while Chardonnay adds finesse and a citrus lift. 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. Whether enjoyed with sashimi, salmon, or even chilli prawns, it’s a wine that showcases Adelaide Hills at its best – vibrant, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deviation Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11148656082987,"sku":"MV Deviation Road Altair Sparkling Rosé","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/MVDeviationRoadAltairSparklingRose.webp?v=1728514732"},{"product_id":"women-in-wine-mixed-pack","title":"Women in Wine Mixed Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pack celebrates six exceptional Australian female winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wines come from all corners of the country, showcasing a wide range of varieties and winemaking styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Rieslingfreak No. 11 Mosaik Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Schatz Sylvaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Unico Zelo Jade \u0026amp; Jasper Fiano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Stargazer Rada Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Billy Button The Alluring Tempranillo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Ochota Barrels Where's the Pope? Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Rieslingfreak No. 11 Mosaik Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Hughes, the mastermind behind Rieslingfreak, has a knack for pushing Riesling into exciting new territory. His No. 11 “Mosaik” Eden Valley Riesling is no exception, blending classic Eden Valley purity with a touch of creative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this release, Hughes aged pristine Eden Valley fruit in seasoned French oak barrels for a year, adding depth and texture without overshadowing the wine’s natural freshness. The result is a Riesling with beautiful layers of citrus zest, fresh pineapple, and a hint of salted nuts, all wrapped in a silky, creamy texture. The time in oak also brings subtle spice and structure, balancing the zippy acidity that Riesling lovers crave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a diehard Riesling fan or just starting your exploration, the No. 11 is a brilliant wine. Pair it with fragrant Thai dishes, a creamy cheese board, or enjoy it on its own as a conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an outrageously delicious and complex offering from John \u0026amp; Belinda Hughes. It's exclusively available at Different Drop. Riesling lovers, you can't miss this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TTkbtnXMNqg\" title=\"Passion and Obsession with Riesling with John Hughes of Rieslingfreak!\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-rieslingfreak-no-11-mosaik-eden-valley-riesling\" title=\"2023 Rieslingfreak No. 11 Mosaik Eden Valley Riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Schatz Sylvaner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo many interesting new things emerging from the Vigneron Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown cellar at the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their core range of Pret-a-Blanc, Rouge and Rose consistently delivering value, and their single vineyard wines from cooler sites in Beechworth and the Whitlands region finding their way onto premium wine lists and into considered cellars, they are now experimenting with smaller batches of fruit to make a few curios that add colour to the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sylvaner is a serious look at the variety. A little barrel ferment and a touch of skin contact for a little grip have done wonders for this often-times neutral variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours are subtle, all flowers, spice and a pristine line of refreshing acidity. Small amounts made but 100% worth a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kasia Sobiesiak described last year’s Schatz Sylvaner as an “aromatised bitter white wine with a dazzling texture” and given that the same kind of descriptor applies here, I can’t top that. This is so floral and so detailed and so well flavoured and so lingering, but the grainy, rind-like, dry tension of the texture is what really captivates. A kind of salty, tonic-like, sea-spray aspect doesn’t hurt either. VS\u0026amp;B are really on a winner here.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-vignerons-schmolzer-brown-schatz-sylvaner\" title=\"2024 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Schatz Sylvaner\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Unico Zelo Jade \u0026amp; Jasper Fiano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of those white wines that can suit almost any situation calling for a good glass - it's destined for the lunch table.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Brendan \u0026amp; Laura Carter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unico Zelo owner\/winemaking dynamic duo of Brendan and Laura Carter are hugely passionate about Fiano, and they wholeheartedly believe in this variety's suitability to Australia's climate and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo do we, it's a winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comes from the ancient sandy limestone soils on the iconic Ricca Terra Farms vineyard in the Riverland region of South Australia. Like in previous years it's a wonderfully textural wine, with the detail and balancew improving each and every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll up it's delicious to drink, perfectly built for enjoying with food and great value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe data-dashlane-frameid=\"847\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GuhS39yXv4w?si=d7AfPDpdPrqMqPS3\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-unico-zelo-jade-jasper-fiano\" title=\"2023 Unico Zelo Jade \u0026amp; Jasper Fiano\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Stargazer Rada Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicious lighter styled red from the talented hands of Sam Connew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Sam blends Pinot Meunier from Pipers Brook with Pinot Noir from the Coal River Valley to give a summery red wine that can be enjoyed while the weather is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's sweetness from the lively Pinot Noir fruit, a touch of savouriness from the Meunier. It's packaged beautifully and ready to rip into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like to have something that's red but crisp and crunchy in your glass, this is a fine choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-stargazer-rada-pinot-meunier-pinot-noir\" title=\"2024 Stargazer Rada Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Billy Button The Alluring Tempranillo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo Marsh's Billy Button 'The Alluring' Tempranillo is a classic cool-climate Temp with a little attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo selects two parcels of fruit each year from two different vineyards in her beloved Alpine Valleys. One parcel has fruit which is a little brighter, the other a little more savoury. Together they create just the right amount of 'allure' in the wine, a Tempranillo which is ready to go, right now, whenever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in typically small amounts (as is the Billy Button way), you'll need to be quick if you want to give this a whirl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-billy-button-the-alluring-tempranillo\" title=\"2022 Billy Button The Alluring Tempranillo\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Ochota Barrels Where's the Pope? Syrah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine only entered the Ochota Barrels fray a few years ago, the cryptically named Where's the Pope? Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comes from younger vines planted in 1996 on the Green Room Grenache vineyard in McLaren Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, it's not your run of the mill McLaren Vale Shiraz: it comes with all the perfume, lift and energy that you expect from the wines of Ochota Barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrettiness is not a character you would typically use to describe Shiraz from this region, but this is made with a gentle hand, some soft foot-stomping and a short time in old barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's lively, fresh and super silky to drink. McLaren Vale Shiraz at its most elemental. Delicious stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-ochota-barrels-wheres-the-pope-syrah\" title=\"2024 Ochota Barrels Where's the Pope? Syrah\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15768800526379,"sku":"Women in Wine Mixed Pack","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/WomeninWineMixedPack_1.webp?v=1735870311"},{"product_id":"nv-nathalie-falmet-cuvee-brut","title":"NV Nathalie Falmet Cuvee Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eVigneron\/Oenologist Nathalie Falmet was the first woman to hold those two titles simultaneously in France  - essentially meaning she manages her wines every step of the way from grape to barrel to glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is considered a pioneer for female grape-grower\/winemakers in Champagne, with her fuller-bodied yet focused wine styles receiving wide acclaim. Her vineyards are found in the warmer, more humid sub-region of Côte des Bar, where her Pinot Noir dominant blends build more power and weight due to the climate. Her signature style combines this element of richness with a freshness and vibrancy that makes them compelling to drink in any situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 'Brut' is built in a drier style with 80% Pinot noir and 20% Chardonnay in total, with a portion of the Pinot Noir coming from a solera started in 2009 giving an added element of complexity and a lovely balance of power and finesse to the final cuveé. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nathalie Falmet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16408561483819,"sku":"NV Nathalie Falmet Cuvee Brut","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NV_Nathalie_Falmet_Cuvee_Brut.png?v=1570256605"},{"product_id":"nv-hattingley-valley-classic-reserve","title":"NV Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hattingley Valley vineyard was established by Simon Robinson in 2008 on a north-facing slope atop the chalky soils of Hampshire with a view to make sparkling wines that could compare to the very best of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2010 he was joined by the affable Emma Rice, a winemaker that Matthew Jukes dubbed \u003cem\u003e\"extraordinarily talented\"\u003c\/em\u003e. Her influence and experience has proved invaluable helping Hattingley rise in a short amount of time to be one of the most awarded producers in England at the forefront of the English sparkling movement. Emma has received the prestigious Winemaker of the Year in the English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition both in 2014 and in 2016 - the first woman to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer winemaking style is deeply rooted in the traditions of Champagne, where she combines the extended barrel time and less ageing (minimum of 18 months for this cuvee) of the traditional \u003cem\u003eMéthode Champenoise \u003c\/em\u003ewith the distinctive terroir of southern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a brilliant bubbly - full-bodied and yet tamed by a racy acidity which offers a thrilling experience to the last drop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattingley Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16796214460459,"sku":"NV Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve","price":67.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NV_Hattingley_Valley_Classic_Reserve.png?v=1596704616"},{"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":25.0,"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":"ochota-barrels-spring-release-pack","title":"Ochota Barrels Tasting Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're an Ochota Barrels collector, or new to their unique wines, then this pack is the perfect way to sample for yourself why these are some of the most sought-after cult wines in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Amber Ochota in an innovative but precise style, this release is another exciting chapter in the Ochota Barrels story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wines sell out in a matter of weeks each year and there is never enough to go around, so get in and get your Ochota Barrels fix while stocks last!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Ochota Barrels Green Room Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Ochota Barrels Texture Like Sun Sector 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Ochota Barrels Surfer Rosa Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Ochota Barrels Weird Berries in the Woods Gewurztraminer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Ochota Barrels Green Room Grenache\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Room has become one of the touchstones for what McLaren Vale Grenache can be when treated with restraint and respect. From 1946-planted, dry-grown vines in Onkaparinga Hills, farmed organically and surrounded by olive and fig trees, it’s a site that naturally delivers concentration without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicked by hand, fermented with a quarter whole bunches, and raised for just a few months in seasoned oak, this 2025 is as bright and lifted as ever. Spice, plum and red berries lead the way, with threads of thyme and white pepper giving a savoury twist. The palate is fine and fresh, almost Pinot-like in its shape, with crunchy red fruits, silky tannins and a subtle mineral grip. At just 11.2% alcohol, it’s feather-light but never simple – the kind of wine that feels as good on a Tuesday night as it does at a long weekend lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOchota have always made Grenache their own, stripping it back to its essence and letting the vineyard speak. Green Room is that philosophy in action – energetic, fragrant and dangerously drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a small amount made, bottled in clear glass to celebrate the sheer clarity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-ochota-barrels-green-room-grenache\" title=\"2025 Ochota Barrels Green Room Grenache\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Ochota Barrels Texture Like Sun Sector 12\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there’s one wine that captures Ochota’s free-spirited side, it’s Texture Like Sun. Every year the blend shifts - this time it’s a mash-up of Pinot, Grenache, Gewürztraminer, Gamay and Pinot Meunier – but the result is always the same: utterly drinkable, impossible to pigeonhole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSector 12 hums with juicy red fruits, a flicker of spice, a little herbal twist, and just enough tannin to keep things in shape. Gamay and Grenache bring brightness and bounce, Pinot adds finesse, Gewürz sneaks in perfume, and Meunier rounds it all out. The name says it all - this is about feel as much as flavour, with supple fruit and gentle grip that make each glass glide down a little too easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not a wine that follows rules. Playful, vibrant, and seriously fun to drink, whether it’s on a picnic rug or poured at a white-tablecloth restaurant. The yellow label is a beacon; the wine inside pure sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Amber Ochota says: \u003cem\u003e“Juicy and vibrant, perfect for anywhere and everywhere.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-ochota-barrels-texture-like-sun-sector-9\" title=\"2025 Ochota Barrels Texture Like Sun Sector 12\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Ochota Barrels Surfer Rosa Rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing says summer like the release of Surfer Rosa. It’s Ochota’s take on Rosé: crisp, dry, and built for the kind of afternoons that turn into evenings without you noticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year’s blend is Pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills with a splash of old-vine Grenache (and just a whisper of Gewürztraminer for lift). Picked early to lock in freshness, it shows pale salmon in the glass and bursts with red berries, citrus zest and a flicker of spice. The palate is snappy and textural - think cranberry, strawberry and a little savoury grip - before finishing bone dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not trying to be complicated, just beautifully judged. A chilled bottle of Surfer Rosa, some good company, and you’re set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-ochota-barrels-surfer-rosa-rose\" title=\"2025 Ochota Barrels Surfer Rosa Rose\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Ochota Barrels Weird Berries in the Woods Gewurztraminer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOchota Barrels has always had a soft spot for Gewürztraminer. It sneaks into blends here and there in tiny amounts - a splash in a red ferment, a few skins to lift the aromatics - but this is where it takes centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeird Berries in the Woods has never been about textbook Gewürztraminer. The motto has always been: do the opposite of what you’re taught with aromatic whites. Pick some berries ripe, some crunchy, some in between - and let the whole lot tell its own story. Basket press, seasoned French oak, wild ferment, no polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 shows all the quirks we love: lychee and tangelo blossom up front, a thread of lavender and ginger, then a bone-dry, chalky finish that keeps you coming back. Full malo this year has given it extra generosity, softening the edges while keeping that nervy line of acid humming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s fragrant, textural, a little unpredictable - in other words, everything Gewürz should be in the hands of Ochota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-ochota-barrels-weird-berries-in-the-woods-gewurztraminer\" title=\"2025 Ochota Barrels Weird Berries in the Woods Gewurztraminer\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ochota Barrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31943464517675,"sku":"Ochota Barrels Tasting Pack","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/OchotaBarrelsTastingPack_13623957-6ece-4388-a7e2-42ee79a17921.png?v=1756858065"},{"product_id":"yarra-yering-winery-of-the-year-pack","title":"Yarra Yering Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Light Dry Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e99 points \u0026amp; 2026 Halliday Cabernet \u0026amp; Blends of the Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Red No. 1 is where it all began for Yarra Yering, and in 2023, it’s once again a masterclass in what makes the Yarra Valley one of Australia’s great Cabernet regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine built on the strength of its foundation - Cabernet Sauvignon from the very first plantings in 1969 - blended with Merlot, Malbec and a splash of Petit Verdot from neighbouring blocks. 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. 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It’s not white, not red – call it orange, amber, or just plain addictive – but whatever label you give it, this is one of the most drinkable skin-contact wines in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from a head-turning mix of Zibibbo, Gewürztraminer, Moscato Giallo, Greco and a touch of Fiano, it’s a riot of aromatics – think citrus peel, ginger, mandarin oil and heady florals – with a fine line of tannin giving shape to all that energy. Cloudy, amber in colour and unapologetically wild, but crucially: it’s balanced, refreshing and incredibly easy to pour another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo additions (beyond a touch of sulphur at bottling), no fining, no filtration – just fruit, skins and time doing their thing. That raw honesty is why Esoterico has earned its cult status, and why every new release disappears so quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it cold, drink it with friends, and don’t overthink it. This is Unico Zelo at their most fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Unico Zelo Esoterico\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-unico-zelo-esoterico\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Unico Zelo Origami Rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply put, the Unico Zelo wines are absurdly drinkable, great-value wines, crafted seemingly with no preconceptions or restrictions. They are iconoclasts who have a blast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rose is a blend of Riverland Grenache, Sangiovese \u0026amp; Dolcetto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavoursome and succulent, with a touch of colour, this is a crunchy dry style with lots of floral aromatics, some strawberry\/ raspberry fruit and a vivid acid-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime to bring some Origami into your fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Unico Zelo Origami Rose\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-unico-zelo-origami-rose\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Unico Zelo Fresh AF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew wine ventures are as committed to the idea of sustainability as Brendan and Laura from Unico Zelo. 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The winemaking is minimal intervention, letting the natural character of the fruit shine through while soft tannins provide the wine with a subtle framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s a perfect balance of comfort and complexity. The plush fruit and aromatic lift make this a delightful match for casual dining, particularly dishes you can enjoy with your hands—think woodfired pizza or smoky BBQ. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes for extra freshness, and you’re in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJungle Jungle is quintessential Unico Zelo: thoughtful, fun, and deeply drinkable. 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It's Coonawarra Cabernet, with no oak and no sulphur added, making the brightest, juiciest, most playful example of this iconic Australian wine style you could imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great thing here is that it still scratches that classic Cabernet itch. But it's all about lively blue fruit and supple tannins so it's made for your immediate enjoyment. What a coup for \u003cem\u003ecoup-na-warra!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 150 dozen made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Nailed it. Such energy and unbridled character. Such a joyous expression of Coonawarra Cabernet. 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Imagine saying that about a dusty old Coonawarra Cab?! This is fun but it's not fickle - there's plenty of complexity under the hood if you want to look harder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a testament to Kate Goodman's winemaking that she can walk this line of fun and fine wine with such aplomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The price to quality equation is well in the drinker's favour here.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 93 pts, Campbell Mattinson (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w4UUGz7Il5Y?si=zf2B8Wn09SUos7vG\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"10407\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40879736422443,"sku":"2022 Penley Estate Francis Cabernet Franc","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022PenleyEstateFrancisCabernetFranc.png?v=1695108392"},{"product_id":"2022-penley-estate-project-e-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2022 Penley Estate Project E Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 'E' in Project E stands for 'Egg'. A concrete egg, to be exact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the use of alternative vessels (terracotta amphora, ceramic etc.) has been embraced by some sectors of the more adventurous wine-producing crowd in other parts of Australia, back in 2019 this was the first wine ever in Coonawarra that started its life in an egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of a concrete vessel like this is that it breathes similar to the way an oak barrel does, softening the tannins, allowing the flavours and aromas of the fruit to slowly develop with oxygen, however, concrete is effectively inert so there's no oak flavour imparted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you get in the finished wine is the pure essence of Coonawarra Cabernet in all it's regal beauty. They say great wine is all about the fruit. well, with this wine, there's nothing else to taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This way and that, it pulls you; in a good way. It's all boysenberry and blackcurrant with tips of mint, and the general feel is vibrant\/unadorned.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 93 pts, Campbell Mattinson (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Really like this, and think it will be better again with some more time to settle into bottle.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 93 pts, Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w4UUGz7Il5Y?si=zf2B8Wn09SUos7vG\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"10492\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40879736455211,"sku":"2022 Penley Estate Project E Cabernet Sauvignon","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022PenleyEstateProjectECabernetSauvignon.png?v=1695109780"},{"product_id":"2022-blank-canvas-holdaway-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2022 Blank Canvas Holdaway Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single-vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc of distinction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is no lawnmower and cat piss wine. It's vibrant and fresh and as complex as you'd like it to be, with great pure acidity and a saline, minerally drive to complement the boisterous tropical fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiwi Sauvignon Blanc done classically and to the highest standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Appealing sauvignon with a weighty, textural palate...\"\u003cbr\u003e- 94 pts, Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Blank Canvas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40884855210027,"sku":"2022 Blank Canvas Holdaway Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022BlankCanvasHoldawayVineyardSauvignonBlanc.png?v=1696379553"},{"product_id":"2019-blank-canvas-abstract-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2019 Blank Canvas Abstract Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the top Sauvignon Blanc cuvee from the Blanc Canvas duo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust three rows of the Holdaway Vineyard in the Dillons Point sub-region of Marlborough, but this is anything but a classic example of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sees 14 months in French oak, bringing a power and textural presence to the palate. It's Marlborough Sauv dialled up to 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reviews reflect that this is one of New Zealand's finest Sauvignons and it will age beautifully if you have the patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Don't quaff it, savour it. This is serious sauvignon.\" \u003cbr\u003e- 95 pts, Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It is transparent and yet expansive in the mouth, having no heaviness... Sensitive Sauvignon.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 96 pts \u0026amp; Top NZ Sauvignon Blanc Rebecca Gibb MW (Vinous)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Blank Canvas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40884855242795,"sku":"2019 Blank Canvas Abstract Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2019BlankCanvasAbstractVineyardSauvignonBlanc.png?v=1696395276"},{"product_id":"2021-blank-canvas-escaroth-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"2021 Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatt and Sophie at Blank Canvas source this single-vineyard Chardonnay (Escaroth) from the Southern Valleys part of Marlborough, and it's a ripper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have crafted a seamless silky wine that starts off nutty and smoky, then bursts into a lemon\/ grapefruit explosion on the palate. The mouthfeel is caressing rather than abrupt, with excellent fruit concentration and a pebbly, chalky outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful surprise to find a Marlborough Chardonnay of such personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Taut, intense and complex chardonnay... Very appealing now but with a promising future. Clearly a great vintage.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 96 pts, Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Poised, complex, with good ageing potential.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Julia Harding MW (Jancis Robinson)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/EscarothVineyard_600x600.jpg?v=1696291358\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blank Canvas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40884855275563,"sku":"2021 Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard Chardonnay","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021BlankCanvasEscarothVineyardChardonnay.png?v=1696397138"},{"product_id":"2019-blank-canvas-escaroth-vineyard-pinot-noir","title":"2019 Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Blank Canvas have a signature of power and density, these are no shrinking violets, they are concentrated and show remarkable depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir from the Escaroth Vineyard in the Taylors Pass sub-region of Marlborough is an excellent case in point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with a high degree of whole bunch, which reinforces the broad-shouldered tannin structure of this cuvee, Matt \u0026amp; Sophie have an excellent release on their hands here - one that will particularly reward careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful, firmly-structured wine that is built for the long-haul.\"\u003cbr\u003e- 95 pts, Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/EscarothVineyard_600x600.jpg?v=1696291358\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blank Canvas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40884855308331,"sku":"2019 Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard Pinot Noir","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2019BlankCanvasEscarothVineyardPinotNoir.png?v=1696290271"},{"product_id":"2019-blank-canvas-element-vineyard-syrah","title":"2018 Blank Canvas Element Vineyard Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine has received rave critical acclaim in New Zealand, featuring in the Top Five New Zealand Syrah's Over $35 from Business Desk, named as the Top Syrah New Zealand \u0026amp; Australia in WANDS Blind Panel Tasting and rated in the Top Three NZ Syrah by Decanter Tasting Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautifully seductive wine, filled with dark forest fruits and impeccable spice. Blank Canvas winemaker Matt Thomson coaxes every little nuance out of this great Gimblett Gravels site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupple and smooth enough to enjoy now but certainly something that will develop with bottle age, this is incredibly impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stylish and dense, with more complexity surely in store.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Richard Hemming MW (Jancis Robinson)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A generously proportioned wine with an appealingly supple texture. Should age well\" \u003cbr\u003e- 96 pts, Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Blank Canvas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40884855341099,"sku":"2018 Blank Canvas Element Vineyard Syrah","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018BlankCanvasElementVineyardSyrah.png?v=1696380193"},{"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. It's the highest altitude site in the region, and during winter, snow is not uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true cool-climate Syrah - dark-fruited, uber-perfumed and spicy, with detail and freshness. Northern Rhone meets Beechworth, meets yum-town!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"So good on so many levels. Delights the senses with its vision of a fragrant, elegant, spice-laced syrah showcasing the beauty of a leading cool-climate region. Complex in toasted spices, pepper, red cherry, plum, and briar running long across a smoothly textured, well-composed palate. Great balance.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s lots going on here... So little of this wine is about fruit, and it’s so damn good. 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