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Levantine Hill
on 24 March, 2022
Levantine Hill Optume Cabernet Sauvignon features brooding restrained fruit characters of cassis and blackberry with complex savoury elements of bramble, bergamot, sage leaf, amari, nutmeg, sandalwood, laurel, leather and star anise.... Read full article
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Giant Steps
on 7 April, 2021
Applejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected viticulturist Ray Guerin and is managed by his son Mark. The higher altitude results in a cooler and extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.... Read full article
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Levantine Hill
on 23 May, 2019
Our Mélange Traditionnel is an exquisite and refined Cabernet-based blend for the most sophisticated connoisseur, from the vineyard everyone said could not be planted; a tiny, incredibly steep, ultra low yielding block of the five traditional Left...... Read full article
on 21 November, 2018
on 21 November, 2018
2017 Tokar Estate Shiraz displays both volume and length, with a gentle lingering grip on the finish (fine, youthful tannins). The fruit is coated in spice with this wine as juicy raspberries intermingle with cedar, myrtle and anise.... Read full article
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Mount Mary
on 25 October, 2018
The vineyard is planted to Cabernet sauvignon (46%), Merlot (26%), Cabernet franc (18%), Malbec (5%) and Petit verdot (5%). The percentage of each variety that goes into the final blend changes with the season as factors such as fruitfulness and...... Read full article
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Dominique Portet
on 25 October, 2018
It’s immediately clear from the deep purple hue and lifted violet aromas that 2013 gave us an exceptionally bright, fragrant wine. The palate ripples with red cherry and brambly fruit, with undertones of liquorice and lovely spice from the oak.... Read full article
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Fergusson Winery and Restaurant
on 17 October, 2018
This Shiraz is named after the younger of the Fergusson sons. Produced from very old, estate grown vines. This wine has a luscious array of blackberry, red and black cherry and plum fruits. The tannins are soft and round while the oak plays a support... Read full article
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Fergusson Winery and Restaurant
on 17 October, 2018
Produced from very old estate grown vines. This wine is named after the older of the Fergusson sons. Grown in a warm year, the fruit was allowed to fully ripen & express classic Yarra Valley Cabernet characters such as cassis, bell pepper and spice... Read full article
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Payne's Rise
on 17 October, 2018
True cool climate Shiraz, black & white pepper, spice and stalky whole bunch characters with brambly red fruits. The palate has strong fleshy fruit, ripe cherry & raspberry, plenty of spice and savoury flavours, clean acidity and silky tannins. ... Read full article
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Punt Road
on 17 October, 2018
Juicy and seductive. Fernet branca, earth, and fruit of the bramble. Tonic, red licorice and clove – Tim Shand, Head Winemaker... Read full article
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Fergusson Winery and Restaurant
on 17 October, 2018
The fruit for this wine was sourced from some of the Yarra Valley's premium pinot noir sites. The wine exhibits fresh strawberry, cherry and plum notes, flavours which carry through to the palate. A well balanced, elegant wine showing ripe flavours... Read full article
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Kellybrook Winery
on 17 August, 2016
A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet franc. Our Cabernets is an elegant, medium-bodied wine with vibrant redcurrant and black current fruits, fine tannins and a veneer of French oak. Rated 94 points – 2015 Halliday wine companion.... Read full article