Yarra Valley, Grampians
The Yarra Valley is a wine region known for producing outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region has become a leading wine tourism destination, popular for weekend trips as it is located only an hour’s drive northeast of Melbourne.
The cool climate region has some of the oldest soils in the world and produces terrific Chardonnays in the leaner, acid-driven style. Long gone are the days of excessively oaked and oily Chardonnays. Superb Pinot Noir is cultivated with tremendous results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and even Sparkling wines of premium quality are also worth seeking out.
Yarra Valley is the oldest wine region in Victoria with the first vines planted in 1838 at Yering Station. Reg Egan founded the iconic Wantirna Estate in 1963, followed by Dr Bailey Carrodus in 1969 who founded equally lauded Yarra Yering in the foot of the Warramate Hills. Nowadays a fleet of new world winemakers and growers are making sure Yarra Valley stays at the forefront of Victorian wine production.
The region in 2009 suffered in the Black Saturday fires, with an estimated 25% of all production was impacted.
The Grampians wine region is situated near the Grampians National Park and the Pyrenees hills in Victoria. Only a two hour’s drive west from Melbourne, this area is known primarily for their luscious, full-bodied red wine such as Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, but it is also known to produce crisp, citrus-driven Rieslings.
Home to over 15 wineries, Grampians enjoys a Mediterranean climate because of its closeness to the Southern Ocean which brings a wave of cool winds to the vineyards during the summer. During the daytime, the temperatures tend to range from warm to hot and it cools down to cold temperatures during the night. Autumns in Grampians are blissfully mild which allowing for ideal conditions for ripening grapes. The soil of this region is divided into two main types: soil which is acidic grey brown loamy sands and clay loam soils, and hard yellow soil with structured clay sub soils. Because of the acidity of the soils, the pH levels have to be increased with the addition of lime to make them favorable for grape growth. This may explain the hints of acidity and citruses in the wines of this region.
Yarra Valley is the oldest wine region in Victoria with the first vines planted in 1838 at Yering Station. Reg Egan founded the iconic Wantirna Estate in 1963, followed by Dr Bailey Carrodus in 1969 who founded equally lauded Yarra Yering in the foot of the Warramate Hills. Nowadays a fleet of new world winemakers and growers are making sure Yarra Valley stays at the forefront of Victorian wine production.
The region in 2009 suffered in the Black Saturday fires, with an estimated 25% of all production was impacted.
The Grampians wine region is situated near the Grampians National Park and the Pyrenees hills in Victoria. Only a two hour’s drive west from Melbourne, this area is known primarily for their luscious, full-bodied red wine such as Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, but it is also known to produce crisp, citrus-driven Rieslings.
Home to over 15 wineries, Grampians enjoys a Mediterranean climate because of its closeness to the Southern Ocean which brings a wave of cool winds to the vineyards during the summer. During the daytime, the temperatures tend to range from warm to hot and it cools down to cold temperatures during the night. Autumns in Grampians are blissfully mild which allowing for ideal conditions for ripening grapes. The soil of this region is divided into two main types: soil which is acidic grey brown loamy sands and clay loam soils, and hard yellow soil with structured clay sub soils. Because of the acidity of the soils, the pH levels have to be increased with the addition of lime to make them favorable for grape growth. This may explain the hints of acidity and citruses in the wines of this region.
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The Zilzie Regional Collection showcases textbook examples of varietal & regional expressions whilst being excellent value for money. This delicious chardonnay exhibits typically Yarra Valley aromas of citrus, peach and nectarine with subtle vanillin and barrel fermentation characters. The palate shows ... Learn MoreZilzie 'Yarra Valley' Chardonnay 2020$14.99 Per item -
The Zilzie Regional Collection showcases textbook examples of varietal & regional expressions whilst being excellent value for money. This delicious chardonnay exhibits typically Yarra Valley aromas of citrus, peach and nectarine with subtle vanillin and barrel fermentation characters. The palate shows ... Learn MoreZilzie 'Yarra Valley' Chardonnay 2019$14.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Summary: Tread Softly is a contemporary range of wines seeking to deliver delicious, intensely flavoured wines that are naturally medium weighted and moderate in alcohol. By using more sustainable vineyard management and wine-making techniques to ensure their production has had ... Learn MoreTread Softly Premium Pinot Noir 2020 (Low Alc.)$18.99 Per item -
Since its founding in 1978, Oakridge has been making wines in the Yarra Valley and has produced some of the finest examples of cool climate wines seen in Australia. Oakridge is family owned, with a philosophy of producing wines that reflect ... Learn MoreOakridge 'Over The Shoulder' Chardonnay 2019$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Finding quality Pinot Noir under $20 can prove a difficult task - so imagine our excitement when this gem arrived in the hands of our tasting panel! Lifted, pretty nose displaying typical Yarra Valley Pinot characters. Pretty fruit, with a hint ... Learn MoreThe Hare And The Tortoise Pinot Noir 2021$19.99 Per item -
Finding quality Pinot Noir under $20 can prove a difficult task - so imagine our excitement when this gem arrived in the hands of our tasting panel! Lifted, pretty nose displaying typical Yarra Valley Pinot characters. Pretty fruit, with a hint ... Learn MoreThe Hare And The Tortoise Pinot Noir 2020$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Classic aromas of blackcurrant, plum and raspberry leaf, cigar box and freshly turned earth. Elegant, fine and long. An explosion of summer fruits and complex earthy notes suggesting a long future. The grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented slowly for 2 ... Learn MoreSticks Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A fairly vigorous fruit thinning was called for in 2019, with about 20% of the crop removed. The remaining fruit was picked early from Block 10 on the Napoleone vineyard, just before maturity. Pressed hard, then fermented warm on full solids in old ... Learn MoreAirlie Bank Sauvignon Blanc 2019$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Finding quality Pinot Noir under $20 can prove a difficult task - so imagine our excitement when this gem arrived in the hands of our tasting panel! Lifted, pretty nose displaying typical Yarra Valley Pinot characters. Pretty fruit, with a hint ... Learn MoreThe Hare And The Tortoise Pinot Noir 2019$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
From Treasury Wine Estates regarding the wine now being a NV rather than a wine from a specific vintage: "We are making this change to deliver more complexity and consistency year on year. By combining vintages we are creating a ... Learn MoreSeppelt 'Original' Sparkling Shiraz Nv$20.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Harvested from two blocks of D1V7 pinot gris on the Napoleone Vineyard, along with a parcel of fruit from the Old Beenak Road vineyard near Gembrook. Punt Road could be the value kings of the Yarra, consistently releasing classic, ... Learn MorePunt Road Pinot Gris 2021$21.00 Per item -
Hoddles Creek Estate is located in the Upper Yarra, which is higher, cooler and more marginal than the lower Yarra. Aromas of grapefruit, almond meal, white rice, a slight fresh mint perfume, and some lemon zest. Tight and tangy, but ... Learn MoreHoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay 2020$21.00 Per itemOut of stock -
A medium bodied palate with vibrant cherry and plum flavours. Hints of spice and oak. Cherry and plum aromas, with light smokiness, spice and floral notes. So much drinking pleasure to be had in this bright fruited Pinot Noir! Buy ... Learn MoreAirlie Bank Pinot Noir 2021$21.90 Per item -
A medium bodied palate with vibrant cherry and plum flavours. Hints of spice and oak. Cherry and plum aromas, with light smokiness, spice and floral notes. So much drinking pleasure to be had in this bright fruited Pinot Noir! Buy ... Learn MoreAirlie Bank Pinot Noir 2020$21.90 Per itemOut of stock -
The Helen’s Hill wine range celebrates passion, persistence and the genuine connection between people and land. As carefree and vivacious as its namesake Allannah, this dry style Rosé can't help but lighten the mood. Rose petals and strawberry fruits ... Learn MoreHelen's Hill Lana's Rose 2020$21.99 Per item -
Yarra Valley Chardonnay done very well under the watch of Punt Road's Tim Shand. This is such an exceptional Chardonnay at the price - fruit quality, balance, refreshment and extraordinary length of flavour. Notes of lime pith and stone fruit. ... Learn MorePunt Road Chardonnay 2020$21.99 Per item -
Tread Softly is a contemporary range of wines seeking to deliver delicious, freshly flavoured wines that are naturally medium weighted and moderate in alcohol. By using more sustainable vineyard management and wine-making techniques to ensure their production has had a ... Learn More -
Tread Softly is a contemporary range of wines seeking to deliver delicious, freshly flavoured wines that are naturally medium weighted and moderate in alcohol. By using more sustainable vineyard management and wine-making techniques to ensure their production has had a ... Learn More -
Yarra Valley Chardonnay done very well under the watch of Punt Road's Tim Shand. This is such an exceptional Chardonnay at the price - fruit quality, balance, refreshment and extraordinary length of flavour. Notes of lime pith and stone fruit. ... Learn MorePunt Road Chardonnay 2019$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
An everyday drinking style, fresh and vibrant with a focused palate of apple blossom and citrus characters with complex brioche notes. Aromas of citrus fruits and subtle apricot, complemented by a doughy, bready complexity. A blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot ... Learn MoreAirlie Bank Cuvee Sparkling Nv$21.99 Per item -
With the inevitable scarcity of Best’s Thomson Family and Bin No. 0 Shiraz wines, Bin No. 1 Shiraz is the wine that gives people their first taste of our style of Great Western Shiraz. Made from Best’s own vineyards as ... Learn MoreBests Bin 1 Shiraz 2018$22.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Hoddles Creek Estate was established in 1997 when the D'Anna family decided to establish a vineyard on the property that has been in the family since 1960. The vineyard sits astride Gembrook road and adjacent Hoddles Creek. Strawberry and spice, almond, mint ... Learn MoreHoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2020$23.00 Per itemOut of stock -
In the Yarra Valley, our soils produce a style of wine that naturally sits between the styles of our old world counterparts of Italy and France. We call this wine Pinot grigio because it’s dry with an acid backbone ... Learn MoreArfion Pinot Grigio 2020$24.50 Per item -
Aromas of red cherry, strawberry with notes of pink grapfruit and a flick gun flint reduction. The palate is dry yet has soft and textural, juicy red fruit flavours are intwined with creamy textural notes all driven by a fresh ... Learn MoreOakridge Yarra Valley Rose 2020$24.99 Per item -
Aromas of white citrus blossom, white stone fruit and grapefruit, with flecks of gunflint, and hints of fresh nuts, almond meal, and white peach skin. The palate is poised with a lovely shape, there is a generosity to the flavour ... Learn MoreOakridge Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2018$24.99 Per item -
Very pale copper with a bright vibrant pink hue. Deliciously elusive fresh fruits including strawberry and raspberry are supported by hints of fennel and white blossom of jasmine. The palate is savoury and refined with a supple creamy texture. The ... Learn MoreMedhurst Estate Vineyard Yarra Valley Rose 2020$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Awarded GOLD and 95 points in the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion Deliciously elusive fresh fruits including strawberry and raspberry are supported by white blossom of jasmine and citrus. This is a deliberate and considered Rosé, which starts from dedicated parts of the ... Learn MoreMedhurst Estate Vineyard Yarra Valley Rose 2019$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
This vibrant and youthful wine is great to enjoy now with food, but will soften and gain complexity over the next 5- 10 years. ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Pinot Noir 2020$25.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Planted on the steep Eastern slopes of the Grampians in 1969. It represented part of the second coming of the Victorian wine industry which had seen very little new plantings since the turn of the century. The region had always had ... Learn MoreFallen Giants Rose 2019$25.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The Helen’s Hill wine range celebrates passion, persistence and the genuine connection between people and land. Fruit primarily sourced from the oldest vines in the vineyard with "pockets" of other areas added for additional complexity. A cool climate classic. ... Learn MoreHelen's Hill Breachley Block Chardonnay 2019$25.99 Per item -
Onannon is a three-man team comprising close mates Sam Middleton and Kaspar Hermann (both of Mount Mary), and Will Byron of Stonier. A blend of 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Hand picked and pressed immediately with both barrel and tank for ... Learn MoreOnannon Rosé 2017$26.99 Per item -
Selectively hand-harvested, low cropped fruit from the Dixons Creek Vineyard in the Yarra Valley. Smooth and creamy with a luscious core of stone fruit, pear and apple, it’s scented with delicate floral notes, grapefruit and charcuterie, creamy complexity, coriander ... Learn MoreToolangi Chardonnay 2019$26.99 Per item -
Selectively hand-harvested, low cropped fruit from the Dixons Creek Vineyard in the Yarra Valley. Smooth and creamy with a luscious core of stone fruit, pear and apple, it’s scented with delicate floral notes, grapefruit and charcuterie, creamy complexity, coriander ... Learn MoreToolangi Chardonnay 2018$26.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Intense varietal nose in the bounds of youthful exuberance. Shows signature blackcurrant and sarsaparilla notes well supported by integrated leafy characters, synonymous with the variety. A medium-bodied “classic” claret style featuring a succulent, bright fruit layered palate integrated with earthy ... Learn MoreWarramate Cabernet 2017$27.49 Per itemOut of stock -
An elegant and vivid reflection of the pristine 2018 season, this blend of Cabernet both Sauvignon and Franc is a more delicate follow-up to previous vintages. The aromas are of perfumed violets, cedar, cigar box, and old spice. The palate has ... Learn MoreSecret Deal Yarra Valley Cabernets 2018$27.50 Per itemOut of stock -
A fruit driven style of Pinot with fragrant strawberry aromas and sweet berry flavours. Moderate acidity and feathery tannins frame an elegant palate of ripe cherry with a touch of earthiness. ... Learn MorePunt Road Pinot Noir 2021$28.00 Per item -
A fruit driven style of Pinot with fragrant strawberry aromas and sweet berry flavours. Moderate acidity and feathery tannins frame an elegant palate of ripe cherry with a touch of earthiness. ... Learn MorePunt Road Pinot Noir 2020$28.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Henry Best, always ahead of his time, planted the original Dolcetto vines at the end of the 1800s. It has long been a topic of conversation as to why Henry chose to plant about 25 per cent of the entire vineyard ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Dolcetto 2019$28.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The 2020 Best's Great Western Rose – By taking the free run juice from predominantly Pinot Noir grapes with smaller amounts of Pinot Meunier and Shiraz off the estate vineyards they have created a vibrant Rosé that can be drunk chilled with ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Rose 2020$28.00 Per itemOut of stock -
This wine comes from an old single vineyard located on a cool sheltered site within the Great Western GI. It is then vintaged at home, with the primary fermentation in stainless steel and then finished off in barrel, to intergrate ... Learn MoreBest's Great Western Chardonnay 2020$28.00 Per itemOut of stock
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