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
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
Perfumed and lively. Soft and structural with fresh acidity. Delicate, but with a richness of fruit. Juicy red berries, herb, stalk and oak spice notes play a role. Fine earthy silky tannin structure
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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
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
Pale straw with green hues. Out of the box complexity – burnt match, white flowers, lemongrass, white peach and curry leaf spice. Depth and volume. The palate is immediately plush, soft and inviting. The depth of fruit builds in power and intensity..... Read full article
Wantirna Estate Lily Pinot Noir is a wine of great finesse and flavour with cherries, strawberries and a delicate spice and generous texture. It is a wine that ages gracefully for at least ten years.... Read full article
The nose displays cherries and cardamom. Pomegranates and sour cherries on the palate. A lick of angelica root and chamomile tea to finish.... Read full article
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