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Grown on the historic soils of Rutherglen, Victoria, this vineyard offers one of the last remaining snapshots of Palomino in Australia. James Busby, the father of the Australian wine industry, is credited with introducing this unique varietal to Australia after collecting cuttings during his 1832 tour of Spain and France. Fermented in a large-format barrel and left peacefully at fermentation height for 8 months, the resulting cuvée is stony and mineral-driven, with built-in layers of gentle oxidation.
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ABV: 12.0%
Standard drinks: 7.1
Grown in Rutherglen, Victoria on Yorta Yorta Country
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Viognier (70%), Chardonnay (25%) & Fumé blanc (5%). This cuvée captures the waxy golden nature of Viognier which marries with the tropical character and acid line of the SB and Chardonnay. All organic farming here from first-rate farms in the upper Yarra Valley and the rolling sunburnt hills of the Pyrenees in Western Victoria. A wine more driven by style than a representation of its terroir.
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ABV: 12.2%
Standard drinks: 7.2
Grown in Pyrenees and Yarra Valley on Djabwurung and Woiwurrung Country
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Grenache (70%) & Mencia (30%). Certified organic principles at both sites in the Yarra and Pyrenees. This multi-region blend plays on a few different wine making styles to achieve a fragrant wine with plush fruit weight and lifted acidity - a style that works remarkably well in the fridge. The grenache adds a floral rose, orange oil and hibiscus nose which dances alongside the Mencia and its dark mulberry and blue fruit aromatics. A fleeting 4 month elevage in neutral puncheon and stainless steel preserves the freshness in this drink early style.
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ABV: 12.2%
Standard drinks: 7.2
Grown in Pyrenees and Yarra Valley on Djabwurung and Woiwurrung Country
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Grenache (100%) off the Chapoutier site in Landsborough, Pyrenees. This certified organic fruit was picked for bright acidity and captures the hightoned red strawberry leaf and citrus peel aromatics, preserving freshness and nerve through stainless steel fermentation and elevage.
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ABV: 11.8%
Standard drinks: 7.0
Grown in Pyrenees on Djabwurung Country
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Chardonnay (100%) taken off a steep west facing site located in Long Gully, Yarra Valley. The soils are quite hard, composed of mostly fractured mudstone and clay which produce wines of great power and intensity. A small two barrel production for 2024, fermented in one neutral barrel and the other a Taransaud 3rd fill which compliments the generous fruit sweetness on the palette. After a graceful 15 months on lees with the occasional batonnage in its infancy, this cuvée was racked to tank for an additional settling before bottling in June 2025.
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ABV: 12.8%
Standard drinks: 7.6
Grown in Long Gully, Yarra Valley on Woiwurrung Country
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Sauvignon Blanc (100%) picked in early April off the famed Hanging Rock vineyard in Macedon Ranges. The site sits on loam over basalt and is directly south facing which allowed for maximum hang time and optimal ripeness. Barrel fermentation and full lees contact introduced a layer of generosity and mid palate weight that pairs beautifully with the naturally high acid line offered in such a cool region.
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ABV: 13.0%
Standard drinks: 7.7
Grown in Hanging Rock, Macedon on Wurundjeri Country
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Riesling (50%), Viognier (25%), Sauvignon Blanc (25%). A selection of aromatic and textural white varietals grown in Central Victoria's diverse viticultural regions including - Great Western, Pyrenees & Hanging Rock, Macedon. The varietals introduce their own unique lifted florals and textures thanks to differing pick times and the use of individual ferment techniques and vessels.
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ABV: 12.2%
Standard drinks: 7.2
Grown in Central Victoria on the traditional lands of the Eastern Kulin Nations
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Grenache (90%), Syrah (10%). Hightoned red plum and rosewater aromatics captured a refreshing acid line. Gentle hand plunging preserved the whole cluster structure throughout fermentation which created the perfect environment for a successful carbonic layer which is present in this nouveau style wine. The tannin is crunchy and youthful.
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ABV: 12.6%
Standard drinks: 7.5
Grown in Landsborough, Pyrenees on Djabwurung Country
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Touriga Nacional (90%), Syrah (10). This cofermentation underwent a wet carbonic method which enhanced the punchy floral accents of Touriga interwoven with layers of savory blue fruits thanks to the classic Syrah profile of the Pyrenees. This cuvee is done in 100% stainless steel to help maintain high toned aromatics and palate freshness.
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ABV: 12.8%
Standard drinks: 7.6
Grown in Landsborough, Pyrenees on Djabwurung Country
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Syrah (100%) grown with organic principles. Barrel fermented in large format Hungarian oak puncheon and left on full solid for 4 months in an oxidative environment which promoted the development of length and layers of complexity. No fining or filtration.
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ABV: 12.4%
Standard drinks: 7.3
Grown in Steels Creek, Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country
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Syrah (100%) ungoing pure carbonic fermentation. Held in neutral French oak for 8 months before being racked to a stainless tank to preserve the delicate florals. No fining or filtration.
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ABV: 12.8%
Standard drinks: 7.6
Grown in Steels Creek, Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country
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Syrah (100%) fermented with whole cluster. Two pump-overs a day kept the cap healthy and extracted tannin and flavour from the skins and stems. Fine bones tannin are a trademark here, married with pretty aromatics and pallet freshness. After 10 months in neutral French oak it was racked to tank for an additional settling before bottling.
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ABV: 12.8%
Standard drinks: 7.6
Grown in Steels Creek, Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country
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Cabernet (100%) vines, 25 years old. This cuvée was treated quite delicately, receiving two punch downs a day to aid in gentle extraction of tannin, colour and flavour. This wine is classically made yet still holds a youthful edge thanks in part to the cool growing season. No fining or filtration and all winery work was done by gravity.
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ABV: 13.0%
Standard drinks: 7.7
Grown in Steels Creek, Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country
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Touriga Nacional (80%), Syrah (20%). Wet carbonic cofermentation method used to enhance the already punchy floral accents of Touriga. Pressed off after a relatively short maceration of 8 days where it was then returned to tank and sat on full solids.
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ABV: 12.2%
Standard drinks: 7.2
Grown in Landsborough, Pyrenees on Djabwurung Country
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Chardonnay (100%) planted 30 years ago on a remarkably steep north facing site on iron-rich volcanic red clay-loam soil. These thick skinned bunches were hand harvested and directly pressed to neutral French barriques where it received battonage during the end of fermentation to promote healthy yeast activity and texture. This north facing exposure lends serious richness in the cuvee which is balanced by generous natural acidity and preserved partial malo. 12 months in barrel before bottling.
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ABV: 12.8%
Standard drinks: 7.6
Grown in Red Hill, South Mornington on Boonwurrung Country
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Syrah (100%) barrel fermented in large format Austrian oak puncheon and left on full solid for 6 months in an oxidative environment which promoted the development of length and layers of complexity.
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ABV: 11.4%
Standard drinks: 6.7
Grown in Steels Creek, Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country
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Pinot Noir (100%) fermented with 60% whole cluster with one gentle punch down a day. This wine was vinified with a light hand with the intention of producing a fresh vibrant styled Pinot.
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ABV: 12.5%
Standard drinks: 7.4
Grown in Steels Creek, Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country
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Syrah (100%). The fermentation technique was inspired from my time in California working with cool climate Syrah. 100% Whole cluster fermented carbonically for 10 days to capture the bright fruit profile, then I popped the lid and began the extraction process.
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ABV: 12.8%
Standard drinks: 7.6
Grown in Steels Creek, Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country
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Syrah (100%) fermented with wholebunch inclusion contributes the spice, aromatic lift and defined structure present in this Northern Rhone inspired cuvee. One week carbonic followed by a foot stomp and then continuous working of the cap (morning and night) for the next week before pressing and laying down in neutral trench puncheon. The black fruit and graphite character common in Syrah of this historic and underrated region is truly special.
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ABV: 13.2%
Standard drinks: 7.8
Grown in Great Western, Grampians on Djabwurung Country
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Syrah (100%) picked quite early to obtain a high natural acid profile. Barrel fermented in large format Hungarian oak puncheon and left on full solid for 4 months in an oxidative environment which promoted the development of length and layers of complexity.
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ABV: 11.4%
Standard drinks: 6.7
Grown in Steels Creek, Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country